eLearning Marketing Articles

Mobile Learning

March 17, 2014

Digital Apps to Complement Classroom Language Learning

How can language teachers avoid the pain and frustration of blended learning pitfalls? By using and recommending new technology that complements rather than replaces classroom learning. Learn more about the problem and discover several free solutions that every language learner should try.

by Meredith Cicerchia

Instructional Design

March 16, 2014 | Sponsored

Beating the Forgetting Curve with Distributed Practice

After our inspiring and thought-provoking interview with Connie Malamed, we were left wondering about the interesting human nature that is revealed with the ‘forgetting curve’, and its impact on learning design. We set out on a journey to explore and learn more about this phenomenon. Read on...

by Ravi Pratap Singh

General

March 15, 2014

On Higher Education Accountability

In education, government mandates monitor the accountability and transparency of institutions. In higher education, government mandates result to implementation of new processes and policies (Hall & Hord, 2011). Higher education policies result to increased effectiveness of educational programs The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS) provides a one-stop higher education informational website for all prospective students and parents.

by Dorothy Kropf

eLearning Challenges

March 14, 2014

e-Learning: Challenges and Solutions

Information and communication tools (ICT), Web2.0 applications, and the impact these resources are having on education are rapidly creating new challenges for instructor and learners faced with learning online. Teaching and learning in an e-learning environment happens differently than in the traditional classroom and can present new challenges to instructors and learners participating in this online learning environment. There is a need in e-learning to identify the challenges and consider best practice solutions to ensure instructor and learner success in this new learning environment.

by Michael Higley

eLearning Software

March 14, 2014

Use of Cloud-Based Technologies in the Classroom

Cloud-based technologies are becoming more and more popular, in the classroom and in the workplace. Here are some of the best uses of cloud-based technologies in a classroom setting. 

by Adam Fort

eLearning Design and Development

March 13, 2014

The Ultimate Checklist for Using Video in e-Learning

Ever wanted to be a movie star? Here’s your excuse to bust out that inner screen star-research has shown that visually demonstrating a new skill or behavior can be an important and effective instructional technique. Adding live-action video enhances your e-Learning content by showing your learners how to perform new tasks and providing a human element that can be lost in animated scenarios.

by Stephanie Ivec

Learning Management Systems

March 13, 2014

The Top 6 Learning Management System Implementation Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

After nearly 20 years in the learning industry as an LMS vendor, a content producer and a user of learning management infrastructure, I have seen quite a few interesting LMS implementations. Having worked with 150 organizations, I have seen some patterns and trends emerging. Here I share my top 6.

by Marc Niemes

eLearning Design and Development

March 13, 2014

Digital Storytelling: an Efficient and Engaging Learning Activity

As an ESP teacher in a technical school for the last seven years, I have often used digital storytelling as a learning activity. Allowing students to create their own digital stories has proven to be a highly effective means of ensuring that students remember what they learn.

by Tiziana Saponaro

Microlearning

March 12, 2014

How To Bring Micro-learning Into Reality?

More than ever before we are in search for ideas and solutions of how to prepare online learning materials which take into account the basic principles of cognitive load theory. In this article you’ll find one of the possible solutions for making online learning experience more memorable by utilizing learning maps which rely on micro-learning framework.

by Tadej Stanic

Learning Culture

March 12, 2014

Inculcating Learning Culture In The Organization - Who’s Baby: Business Honchos or Learning and Development?

If businesses are to succeed, questions about organization’s knowledge must be asked in the boardroom. Learning and Development shows must be flocked by key executives, as much as by Learning and Development managers, trainers and gurus.

by Gireesh Sharma

Mobile Learning

March 11, 2014

Docebo’s new Apps set to disrupt e-Learning

In terms of usefulness, two new Apps stand out from the new version of Docebo’s learning management system. Learn how the ILT-Classroom App enables ILT and blended training activities so trainers can easily organize Courses and Sessions, Classrooms, Locations, Enrollments, Assessments and Evaluations.

by Bob Little

eLearning Challenges

March 11, 2014

Top 10 Tips For Creating Accessible eLearning

Making eLearning courses accessible is important for many companies as it ensures there are no barriers to staff being able to complete training. Some courses also need to meet the USA’s section 508 requirements. Check the following Top 10 Accessible eLearning Tips to find more.

by Alan Bourne