eLearning Marketing Articles

Learning Management Systems

February 1, 2016

Social And Informal Learning Explained: Why Technology Matters

What do we mean by the terms social and informal learning and how can technology play a part? In this article I will examine the evolution of the terms and how they can be distinguished, and consider how companies can incorporate technology into their eLearning strategies.

by Sophie Chaffe

Game-Based Learning

February 1, 2016

Gameplay Programming Best Practices

Gameplay programming has become so complex that we can’t allow spending the time for reinventing the wheel anymore. This article aims to help you organize your workflow efficiently as it do outstanding companies in the game industry.

by Mykola Chornyi

eLearning Project Management

January 31, 2016

4 Obstacles Subject Matter Experts Face On A Regular Basis

Some eLearning professionals might say that working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) is no easy task. However, it's important to keep in mind that they are dealing with their own unique setbacks. In this article, I'll highlight 4 obstacles that your Subject Matter Expert may face on a regular basis.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Authoring Tools

January 31, 2016 | Sponsored

6 Tips To Create An Efficient Training Simulation With ITyStudio

No matter what the subject is, having those so-called «Aha!» moments is definitely one of the most satisfying experiences you can live as a learner. You know, those moments when you suddenly understand a memorable truth. After all, as a training manager, this is what you aim for: You want your attendees to improve their skills on a certain area, by providing them pedagogical content, whether physical or digital. In this regards, a training simulation can be the way to go. In this article, you will discover how to create a training simulation that brings you results, using the authoring tool ITyStudio to illustrate our examples.

by Yann Teyssier

Corporate eLearning

January 31, 2016

Occupational Health And Safety Training: Turning Uhhhs Into Ohhhs

How to make the mandatory Health and Safety training sessions more interesting? In this article I will share some key tips to turn those uhhs into excited ohhhs!

by Garima Gupta

Virtual Classroom

January 30, 2016

Top 10 Web Conferencing Software Tools For eLearning Professionals

Is finding the right web conferencing software tool like trying to find a needle in a haystack? In this article, you’ll discover the top picks that you might want to add to your list of web conferencing software candidates.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

January 30, 2016

7 Best Practices For eLearning Course Navigation

As a learner navigating through an eLearning module, did you ever get stuck on a particular slide because you were not sure about what to do next? If yes, then you have probably been a victim of an eLearning course navigational structure, which has not been designed properly.

by Anand Timothy

eLearning Trends

January 30, 2016

Artificial Intelligence Mentors Individualize Learning

Babies are ready to learn. They learn organically when physically and mentally ready to learn. Children do it naturally. Being the dependent creatures that we are, we depend on mentors to help us learn. With artificial intelligence perhaps artificial intelligence mentors will help us learn!

by Emiliano De Laurentiis

eLearning Challenges

January 30, 2016

mLearning: The Chance To Enhance Education In Developing Nations

42% of African children will drop out of school before finishing their education; currently only 49% of all children will attend secondary school across the world. While there are many compelling reasons for this happening, one of the overriding ones remains ease of access to education. Enter mobile learning or mLearning.

by Samiran Ghosh

Instructional Design

January 29, 2016

8 Important Characteristics Of Baby Boomers eLearning Professionals Should Know

Baby Boomers make up an ever-increasing percentage of your audience, but what really makes them tick? In this article, I’ll highlight the key traits of learners born between 1946 and 1964, so that you can personalize their eLearning experiences.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

January 29, 2016

5 Ways To Survive A Student Email Avalanche

Is your inbox always overflowing with student email? Try these 5 ways of clearing student email quickly - before it shuts down your productivity like a heavy snowfall.

by Dr. Liz Hardy

Learning Management Systems

January 29, 2016

The Secret To Reduced Employee Turnover: How A Learning Management System Facilitates Employee Development

Employees are a valuable asset that companies need to invest in to retain the top talent necessary to meet their goals. The right Learning Management System (LMS) to build their learning and development programs can help.

by Jeffrey Roth