eLearning Marketing Articles

Corporate eLearning

February 14, 2016

“Will You Be My Valentine?” – Corporate Policy And Valentine’s Day

It’s OK to be flirty on Valentine’s Day; but how do you make your employees realize that your strict behavior and corporate policy is still in place?

by Elias Parlavantzas

eLearning Design and Development

February 14, 2016

2 Effective Icebreaker Activity Examples

The purpose of this article was to plan and outline 2 thoroughly thought out online literacy icebreaker activity examples, reflecting on the criteria used in the design process, while also providing a rationale for its effectiveness. Appropriately framing a lesson with an icebreaker activity is a useful technique in establishing context in which new learning will take place. The initial experiences students have with any course establish the tone for future tasks. Learner reactions to these icebreaker activity tasks can often indicate quickly those who will be successful and those who may struggle.

by Michael Higley

Learning Management Systems

February 13, 2016

Investing In A Cloud Based LMS: 10 Signs To Consider

Tired of spending your resources on an LMS that is difficult to install, even more challenging to maintain, and offers a wide range of features you don’t even need, but you are still paying for? In this article, I’ll list the top 10 signs that it may be time to switch to a cloud based learning management system.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Software

February 13, 2016

The Reality Of Virtual Reality: What Are Its Practical Implications For eLearning?

Virtual reality (VR) is equally as infamous for being incredibly difficult to get right as it is famous for its fantastic prospects. Moreover, it is a concept commonly associated with video games and science fiction, so why are we talking about it in the context of eLearning?

by Sophie Chaffe

Corporate eLearning

February 13, 2016

How Better Learning Content Management Makes A Good Business Sense: An Insight

While the benefits of effective workplace learning are many, the deficiencies that the organization faces as a result of poor learning efforts has a direct impact on business objectives as well and one of the prime reasons behind it is lack of learning content management. To build the case for eLearning and, hence, technology-aided platforms of learning, the fallacies of poor learning content management have to be clearly understood as well.

by Heena Nanda

Corporate eLearning

February 12, 2016

4 Tips To Develop Soft Skill Courses For Corporate eLearning

Soft skills may not help a learner perform a specific task or master a job-related topic. However, they are an invaluable part of the learning process. In this article, I'll offer insight on how to build soft skills courses for corporate eLearning, and highlight the top 4 skill sets that learners need in the modern workplace.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

February 12, 2016

From Learning Nuggets And Paths To Learning Maps And Learning GPS

Creating effective eLearning is hard, especially when you do not have an eLearning background. In this article I will describe how you can improve your eLearning by creating smaller modules, tie them together in learning paths, and then a learning GPS will plan your learning route. I will add a future outlook for learning as well.

by Kasper Spiro

Blended Learning

February 12, 2016

6 Blended Learning Models: When Blended Learning Is What’s Up For Successful Students

Blended learning is no longer an option for classrooms. The combination of face-to-face instruction and online learning opportunities allows for individualization, flexibility, and greater chance for student success. Educators have 6 models of blended learning from which to choose, so that they can implement a delivery system that works for their classrooms/students.

by Judy Thompson

eLearning Market

February 12, 2016

EdTech Providers: Guide For Landing A High-Paying Dream Job

Top high-paying edTech providers are in demand for more than just their technical skills. What does it take to reach this level? You must establish a reputation as somebody who can predict upcoming changes in education, business, and technology.

by Leona Henryson

Corporate eLearning

February 11, 2016

6 Tell-Tale Signs That Your Employees Are Ready For Online Training

There are times when corporate learners may be reluctant or wary about the idea of online training. There are instances when employees are ready and willing to get the corporate eLearning show on the road. In this article, I'll highlight the 6 tell-tale signs to look for that indicate your corporate audience are eager and excited for an online training program.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

February 11, 2016

6 Ways To Create Meaningful eLearning Assessments

In this article, PulseLearning shares 6 ways to create meaningful eLearning assessments.

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

eLearning Design and Development

February 11, 2016

How To Teach Online Using Humor: 10 Dos And Don’ts

There’s a right way and a wrong way to use humor when you teach online. Learn how to use this powerful tool to get better results with your online students.

by Dr. Liz Hardy