eLearning Marketing Articles

Game-Based Learning

October 1, 2015

Gamification And Game Based Learning: Yes, They Are Different!

Gamification and game based Learning (GBL) are both very popular trends in corporate learning now. The benefits of games are evident in training and learning; not only at the K-12 level, but in corporate circles as well. But both terms, gamification and game based Learning, cannot be used interchangeably. They’re not the same thing and it is important to realize the difference.

by Heena Nanda

eLearning Design and Development

September 30, 2015

Socratic Questions In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

Encourage your online learners to explore the subject matter and view problems with a fresh perspective. In this article, I'll highlight the 6 types of Socratic questions and I’ll offer 5 tips on how to use Socratic Questions in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

September 30, 2015

Where To Start With Creating Your Online Course (Exercise)

One of the most common roadblocks for aspiring educators is grasping the idea of what to teach and then getting started with creating their online course. Here’s a simple exercise how to clear that fog of doubts.

by Juste Semetaite

Instructional Design

September 30, 2015

Getting To Know ADDIE: Part 5 - Evaluation

Wow, we’ve come a long way! Now, we are at the end of our journey, and all that is left to us is to examine the final stage of the ADDIE framework - Evaluation.

by Michael Treser

eLearning Market

September 30, 2015

Online Personal Training: The Future Of Fitness?

It’s no surprise there’s a lot of information online. It’s also no surprise you can get a lot done from behind your computer screen. Whether you want to know who the 36th President of the United States was or to pay your cable bill, all you need is the internet. What might be more surprising, then, is the surge in the popularity of online personal training. While so much of what has been replaced by computers and the internet can be described as impersonal, that’s not the case with a well-crafted personal fitness program - that just so happens to be on the computer.

by Adrienne Erin

eLearning Market

September 29, 2015

Top 5 Tips To Market eLearning In Your Organization

Creating great eLearning courses for your employees is not enough; you need to convince them to take them and complete them successfully. But how can you capture your corporate audience’s interest when the typical response to online training is “I don’t have time for this”? Properly communicating the advantages of corporate online training and building a successful marketing strategy is not as hard as it sounds. In this article, I’ll share 5 top tips to effectively market eLearning in your organization and ensure that your employees understand that online training is not an unnecessary and boring task, but rather an exciting eLearning experience from which they can truly benefit.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

September 29, 2015

Top 10 eLearning Design Traps To Avoid

Does your eLearning falter due to simple design failures? In this article I will share 10 eLearning design traps and all the ways to avoid them. Don’t be ensnared!

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

eLearning Design and Development

September 29, 2015

Stuck For eLearning Ideas? Learn How To Think Differently About Your eLearning

Stuck for eLearning ideas on how to design your eLearning course? Let's revisit some old principles of Instructional Design and draw inspiration from my favorite eLearning examples.

by Li Whybrow

Experiential Learning

September 28, 2015

5 Tips To Use The Plutchik’s Wheel Of Emotions In eLearning

Even the most logical and grounded learners are guided by their emotions. As humans, we feel before we think, and our hearts tell our heads whether the information is worth learning. In this article, I’ll explore the basic principles of the Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions and share 5 tips on how to use it in your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

September 28, 2015

6 Facts About Rapid eLearning Development That Will Impress Your Boss

In today’s world, time is at premium and Learning and Development professionals have to balance the quality of eLearning courses within shorter time spans to go-live and within budgets that are shrinking every year. All of these factors have led to increased use of rapid eLearning development as a necessity vis-a-vis traditional eLearning. In this article, I will outline what rapid eLearning is, as well as its advantages and disadvantages. I will then share cues on where it would be a good fit and some tips and best practices that will help you increase the success of these initiatives.

by Asha Pandey

eLearning Project Management

September 27, 2015

9 Key Players You Need On Your eLearning Dream Team

Behind every successful eLearning project is a winning eLearning team. In this article, I'll highlight the 9 key players that you need to have in your eLearning dream team, so that you can produce extraordinary eLearning experiences.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

September 27, 2015

LMS Security: The Case Of TalentLMS

In a connected world, security has come to the forefront of spec lists and concerns for individuals and businesses alike, when they purchase software. LMS security wise, TalentLMS natively and truly covers you. Find out how.

by John Laskaris