March 24, 2016

The Toothbrush Factor: Mobile Marketing For Online Courses

In this article, I will share some tips on mobile marketing for online courses. Here is why you should pay attention to them.

by David Hill

March 23, 2016

5 Steps Towards Empathic Instructional Design In Online Training

Putting yourself in the role of the corporate learner gives you the ability to sympathize with their needs and understand their motivations. This involves a healthy dose of good old-fashioned empathy. In this article, I’ll explore the Empathic Instructional Design process, which allows you to create learner-centric online training that focuses on the feelings and perspectives of your corporate audience.

by Christopher Pappas

March 23, 2016

Instructional Designers: May The Force Multiplier Be With You (Part 2)

There are two styles by which an enterprise can be managed, and two very different views of these styles by the participants: Top down and bottom up. Most enterprises are probably governed in a blend of these two styles, but it makes sense to understand the characteristics of both. In this article we will also examine which management style you need to implement in your team in order for it to become a kind of a force multiplier.

by Alex Terego

March 23, 2016

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy In eLearning

One huge obstacle in education since the beginning of time is the self-fulfilling prophecy. This prophecy is problematic for teachers as well as students. Here is how eLearning can minimize its negative effects on academic performance, and maybe even use the prophecy to its own advantage.

by Christiaan Henny

March 23, 2016

Training Employees According To Their Learning Style

If you want to train employees effectively, you need to be aware of who you're training. At the end of the day, the goal of training employees is to increase knowledge so that they can complete their tasks more effectively – but every employee is different. When using online training software, it’s even more important to remember that each person learns differently, so you need to build your learning content accordingly.

by Roz Bahrami

March 22, 2016

eBook Release: eLearning 101 - A Practical Guide

If you’re getting started with eLearning or want to learn more about Instructional Design, this eBook by Trivantis is a great resource. eLearning 101: A Practical Guide, provides an overview of many topics, including the history of eLearning, Instructional Design strategies, how to choose an authoring tool and LMS, and the life cycle of a training course.

by Christopher Pappas

March 22, 2016

Outsourcing Content Development: Should You Outsource eLearning Course Content?

Content development is one of the biggest tasks in eLearning. But should you create it yourself or pay an expert to develop it for you? The right answer to that question will depend on the critical factors that affect outsourcing content development and which we outline in this quick guide. Here's what you need to know before making the decision.

by Antoinette Curtin

March 22, 2016

Sign O' The Times: TalentLMS Single Sign-On

Signing in is the first thing your users will have to do, and it's the first thing you need to think about regarding security. And, as you could probably guess, TalentLMS has you covered, any way you want to greet your users. Here is everything you need to know about the TalentLMS single sign-on feature.

by John Laskaris

March 22, 2016 | Sponsored

6 Pros Of Learning Simulations

Employees working out at different time zones. Information retention. Consistency. Cost-effectiveness. ROI measurement. These are the challenges faced by trainers and employers in their everyday life. What if you could solve these hustles by embracing the potential of learning simulations?

by Yann Teyssier

March 21, 2016

Cognitive Limitations Of Adult Learners In eLearning: 6 Factors To Consider

The human mind can only absorb so much before it throws in the proverbial towel. But how much is too much? In this article, I'll delve into the 6 factors that determine the cognitive limitations of adult learners, so that you can increase knowledge retention and prevent cognitive overwhelm.

by Christopher Pappas

March 21, 2016

Apple, Google, Microsoft And The Looming Global Crash

This article ponders what key aspects of the most recent Annual Reports of the 'big three’ (i.e. Apple, Microsoft and Google) might actually mean when considered against a backdrop of a likely looming global crash of our present-day fiat monetary system; it then posits what the implications might be for eLearning in general.

by Chris Alexander

March 21, 2016

4 Ways eLearning Helps Bridge The Workplace Skills Gap

Skills gap in the workplace has a negative impact on a company’s operational performance and its overall growth. As technology continues to develop at a high speed, businesses find it increasingly challenging to keep their workforce up to date on the latest trends. Carefully planned and strategic training is necessary in this respect and eLearning provides a convenient and effective way to bridge the workplace skills gap.

by Joe Peters