eLearning Marketing Articles

Learning Management Systems

April 7, 2014

8 Top Benefits of Using a Cloud Based LMS

As eLearning becomes more popular in the employee-training sphere, the benefits of cloud-based Learning Management Systems become prevalent factors for the organizations that want to offer cost-effective and flexible training methods. Jump in for more on the cloud-based LMS benefits.

by Dimitris Kaplanis

Instructional Design

April 7, 2014

Instructional Design Models and Theories: Computer-Based Instruction Theory

1950s - Computer-Based Instruction is used in educational and training environments. Check the Instructional Design Models and Theories: Computer-Based Instruction Theory article to find more.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

April 6, 2014

Top 20 Guides for Setting Up an Internal App Store

After our inspiring and thought-provoking interview with Geoff Stead, we were left wondering about the significance of having an internal app store (also known as ‘Enterprise App Store’) within organizations. We have been doodling and dreaming about this fascinating proposition for quite some time. Now, as we are planning to set up an internal app store for our company to make this a better place to work for our employees, we set out on a journey to explore and learn more about this concept. Read on... 

by Ravi Pratap Singh

Instructional Design

April 6, 2014

How To Choose The Right Online Instructional Design Certificate Program

If you have been considering an online instructional design certificate program, then you've come to the right place. In this post, I will go over the basics of Instructional Design certificate programs; share 7 tips for choosing the right Instructional Design program, and even highlight 18 Online Instructional Design Certificate Programs that you may want to consider. 

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

April 4, 2014

The Ultimate e-Learning Checklist: 10 Questions to Ask

Whether you’re new to e-Learning or a pro developer, you can use an e-Learning checklist to help you stay on track. Make sure you’re not missing any course essentials, so your online training program is a success!

by Christie Wroten

eLearning Software

April 4, 2014

How To Create 3D e-Learning Without Software? Jackdaw Cloud has the answer

Experience tells us that e-learning is presented as a series of slides with text, some accompanying images or video and maybe a short quiz at the end. Market leading eLearning authoring tools has directed their users in this direction, betraying their origins as importers of PowerPoint presentations.

by Emil Reisser-Weston

Instructor-Led Training

April 3, 2014

From Instructor To Effective Online Facilitator

Online instructors must transform themselves into effective online facilitators, who can engage their learners and enhance the eLearning experience, as a whole. Check the 10 Top Tips that will Transform You Into an Effective Online Facilitator.

by Christopher Pappas

Mobile Learning

April 3, 2014

eLearning and Mobile: Should you go Responsive?

Is it really necessary to make an eLearning website 'mobile-friendly' for it be successful?

by Chris Clayton

eLearning Design and Development

April 2, 2014

Continuum in E-Learning: People, Process and Product (P3)

In e-learning, people are involved in the process of creating e-learning materials, or products and making them available to its target audience. The People-Process-Product or the P3 continuum can be used to map a comprehensive picture of e-learning (Figure 3).

by Badrul H. Khan, Ph.D.

eLearning Project Management

April 1, 2014

Stages of Effective eLearning Project Management

Managing e-Learning Projects is extremely important for successful e-Learning course design. This article is the third in a series about e-Learning Project Management. Check it out and learn about the Stages of Effective eLearning Project Management and Skill Set Required for Managing eLearning Projects.

by Marina Arshavskiy

eLearning Design and Development

April 1, 2014

How To Improve eLearning Course Design Usability By Adopting The 10 Usability Heuristics

Asynchronous eLearning is different from traditional classroom studying and requires strong motivation and self-discipline from learners. As there is no person-to-person contact and immediate reaction to problems emerging in the process of learning, eLearning professionals should pay special attention to eLearning course navigation and usability. To help you remove all the barriers to effective eLearning course design the article provides an idea of what eLearning usability is and how to improve it by applying common usability heuristics. 

by Ilona Hetsevich

Corporate eLearning

March 31, 2014

Corporate Training Tips: Designing for Global Audiences

In today’s global economy, we often find ourselves designing corporate training — be it e-learning, m-learning, or classroom (ILT) — for audiences around the world. Keeping some important considerations in mind during the design process will ensure your training delivers on its objectives, no matter where your audience is located.

by Cindy McCabe