eLearning Marketing Articles

eLearning Design and Development

September 12, 2014

ELearning Development - The Agile Way!

Since the word "eLearning" was first used at a Computer Based Training (CBT) systems seminar back in 1999, a number of structured design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM) have been used to develop eLearning content. As far as methodologies go, you will be hard pressed to find two eLearning project managers (PMs) who agree upon which methodology is "right" and which is "wrong". The fact is that many of those "iterative" models, where content is developed using a cycle of repeated processes, have proved immensely resilient over the years in projects that produced high-quality content. However, now, there is a new kid in town. "Agile" (has been around for several years!), and eLearning sponsors and PM's are taking notice of it!

by Marina Arshavskiy

eLearning Design and Development

September 11, 2014

Is Responsive Design Right for Your e-Learning Course?

What is responsive design? This type of design describes when onscreen content automatically changes layout in response to the size of the screen it’s being displayed on. The idea is to provide an optimal viewing experience with easy reading and navigation. That means a minimum of resizing, panning and scrolling no matter what device you are using. Many websites have been doing this for quite some time—try looking at The New York Times, IKEA or Lectora on your phone. But should you be creating responsive design e-Learning?

by Stephanie Ivec

eLearning Design and Development

September 11, 2014 | Sponsored

3 Easy Methods to Create eLearning Videos

Video is becoming one of the most popular eLearning formats, yet many instructors aren’t sure where to begin. Luckily, creating video has never been easier! This article describes best practices in video learning and 3 easy methods for anyone to get started.

by Sandi Lin

eLearning Design and Development

September 10, 2014

Top 10 Graphic Design Tips For eLearning Success

This article features 10 graphic design tips that each and every eLearning professional should be familiar with. Whether you're creating a private education eLearning course or an online corporate training module, graphic design is all-important.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

September 10, 2014

7 Cloud Based LMS Features That Really Make A Difference

When deciding upon an LMS platform, or any eLearning software for that matter, it's really easy to get lost in feature lists and functionality matrices. While seemingly comprehensive, those comparisons not only don't tell the whole story, but can also be downright deceiving. This is because when it comes to features, quality of implementation (something a functionality matrix won't show you) is key. And, of course, some features matter more than others.

by John Laskaris

Mobile Learning

September 9, 2014

Use Video Messaging Apps To Enhance Your eLearning Experience

Complement your curriculum with video messaging apps for a richer online education experience. Vidopop is a video note and messaging app that allows you to easily record and send videos with your mobile device. Videos are instantly uploaded to the cloud even if the video is big or if you are sending it to a group. You can upload and send videos to your contacts in a matter of seconds. Here are the different ways you can utilize apps such as Vidopop to make communicating with your students easier and more effective.

by Raine Medeiros

Instructor-Led Training

September 9, 2014

Dear Jo: “I’ve Just Been Handed the Training Department!” - Part One

Welcome to the first installment of Dear Jo! Meet Jo Coulson, a veteran of the learning industry—a highly respected leader on the client side and a dynamic program manager and consultant on the vendor side. Now she’s taking your corporate training questions and offering valuable insights based on years of experience. First up: You’ve been handed the training department… What do you do?

by Jo Coulson

Corporate eLearning

September 8, 2014

How to Use The 5 "Moments of Need" Model In Corporate eLearning

In this article, I'll share how you can use the 5 “moments of need” to your advantage when designing eLearning courses and training events. Capitalizing on these “moments of need” when designing and developing your eLearning courses will help you to create deliverables that improve knowledge absorption and retention, which is the ultimate goal of any learning experience.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

September 7, 2014

Rapid eLearning Advantages and Disadvantages

In this article, I'll share the basics of rapid eLearning, as well as some of its benefits and drawbacks that you may want to keep in mind if you're considering a rapid eLearning approach for your next eLearning course or deliverable.

by Christopher Pappas

Virtual Classroom

September 6, 2014

8 Steps To Create A Successful Virtual Training Strategy

In this article, I'll walk you through the steps you need to follow to create a virtual training strategy that allows you to achieve your organization's training goals without devoting resources to on-site instructors or printed learning materials.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

September 5, 2014

Do the Fonts of your eLearning Course make a good first impression?

Fonts are like the wall color of instructional design. They are not the first thing that is noticed, but they leave a strong impression. The following article talks about the pitfalls of having the wrong font in the wrong place.

by Martha Gold

Educational Technology

September 5, 2014

Top 10 Free Camtasia Studio Alternatives

Screen recording and video editing tools are quite imperative in eLearning. Camtasia Studio is one of the best, but it’s quite pricey and not very appropriate for tight eLearning budgets. Not to worry though, as there is a great deal of alternatives that come on no expense at all. In this article, I’ll present the top 10 free Camtasia Studio alternatives.

by Christopher Pappas