eLearning Marketing Articles

eLearning Design and Development

April 6, 2015

6 Tips To Improve eLearning Course Navigation

While high quality content, stunning visuals, and interactive eLearning activities may be essential elements of any successful eLearning course, all of these come second to navigability. If learners cannot navigate your eLearning course, then they cannot become active participants in the learning process. In this article, I’ll shed light on how you can significantly improve your eLearning course navigation.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

April 6, 2015

3 Tips To Spice Up Your eLearning Programs

We all have them; training programs that are nice, clean, get the job done but are just a little plain. Think of your basic macaroni and cheese recipe. Now think of that same macaroni and cheese, but maybe with some bacon, three different ooey gooey cheeses, crunchy bread crumbs on top and maybe some cayenne pepper thrown in to kick it up to the next level. Which macaroni and cheese would you rather eat? Both versions will satisfy your hunger, but which one looks better and makes you want to take action and try it?

by Melissa Dougherty

Mobile Learning

April 5, 2015

How To Create A Successful Mobile Learning Strategy: 6 Secrets For eLearning Professionals

It is undeniable that mobile learning is the future. An increasing number of learners are turning to their mobile devices to expand their horizons, both in formal and informal learning environments. In this article I'll share 6 secrets you can use to create a successful mobile learning strategy for your online learners, so that they can receive all the benefits that mobile learning courses have to offer.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Authoring Tools

April 5, 2015

The Player's The Thing: What Is Interactive Video Learning?

Online video means different things to different people. Further, when it comes to interactive video learning, there is no clear public trend -- at least for now. For positive learning outcomes, however, it’s the quality and features of the video player that will make the difference.

by John Parsons

eLearning Market

April 4, 2015

The 6 Types Of eCommerce Platforms For Your eLearning Course

You've spent countless hours developing your eLearning course. You've even gone to great lengths to establish an online presence and start building the launch buzz via social media. However, all of your efforts will be in vain if you fail to choose the right eCommerce platform for you. In this article I will discuss the different types of eCommerce platforms for your eLearning course, in order to help you narrow down your list of possibilities. Additionally, I will discuss some key factors to keep in mind before making your final decision.

by Christopher Pappas

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

April 4, 2015

Social Learning: 3 Pro Tips To Make Your eLearning Course Social

We live in a digital world. Our interactions are digital. Our learning is digital. We keep trying to mirror the “real” life in the digital world, where we are spending most of our time. Our opinions are shared on social media, our friends “like” us on social media, the reviews and testimonials we are looking for are online. And the closer we mirror the real world in our digital endeavors, the closer we will be to achieve the same results. But, what does this mean for eLearning?

by Garima Gupta

eLearning Design and Development

April 3, 2015

7 eLearning Script Writing Tips To Perfect Your eLearning Course Narrative

Writing scripts is one of the many tasks eLearning professionals must fulfill. In this article, I'll highlight some invaluable eLearning script writing tips that can help you create an eLearning course narrative that is powerful and polished.

by Christopher Pappas

Asynchronous Learning

April 3, 2015

Online Collaboration Strategies To Engage Your Learners

There are multiple strategies that can be used to engage learners online. It is important to allow leaners to engage with content in different ways to ensure learning transfer. In this article, I will present you several strategies to engage your learners through online collaboration.

by Amy Thornton

Corporate eLearning

April 3, 2015 | Sponsored

Creating An Online Learning Platform From Scratch

Small companies experiencing rapid growth can be priced out of the age old solution of authoring tool build and LMS output. In this article, we take a look at how small, growing companies can begin to implement a scalable, learning platform to support their ever-growing learning and development needs.

by Mike Alcock

Simulation and Scenario-Based Learning

April 2, 2015

The Top 7 Benefits Of Using Branching Scenarios In eLearning

Branching scenarios are one of the most effective learning activities, and also one of the most widely used in the training industry. This article will shed some light on the many advantages offered by using branching scenarios in eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas

Custom eLearning

April 2, 2015

Custom eLearning Content: A Powerful Tool

eLearning has redefined the learner, but the learner has to define eLearning. With more ways to access knowledge than ever before, anybody with an internet connection can now be a student in practically any chosen field. And custom eLearning content is one of the most powerful tools in disseminating information to your organization’s communities and audiences.

by Margie Herron

Blended Learning

April 2, 2015

eLearning Lessons From Mother Nature: Online Learning In Emergencies

Over 100 inches of snow in 5 weeks, sub-zero temperatures, impassable roads and sidewalks. A metropolitan area buried under a blanket of snow (“Imagine Pompeii,” lamented one local writer, “But with snow, not lava.”). And of course, no school (I'll leave aside for now the crazed parents...).

by Mary Burns