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eLearning Trends

January 11, 2018

3 Innovative Ways To Use VR For eLearning

We all know that VR is changing education and corporate training, but how? In this article, I discuss 3 ways that VR can be used to create immersive learning experiences.

by Devlin Peck

Corporate eLearning

January 10, 2018

eBook Release – Planning For Success: An Introduction To eLearning Costs And How To Reduce Them

One can say that every penny for eLearning is worth spending, but that would surely not be said when estimating the budget. This is where this eBook comes in, giving you all the info on direct, hidden, online, and any other cost you might meet while planning your eLearning program.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Project Management

January 10, 2018

Top 7 Skills Of An Effective eLearning Project Manager

eLearning is much more than meets the eye. Hiring someone, investing in eLearning authoring tools, or acquiring an open source eLearning platform is not enough. This article entails essential skills every eLearning project manager should master.

by Sharon Thomson

eLearning Project Management

January 10, 2018

15 Management Skills You May Not Have Learned In B-School

Management is so all-encompassing, the skill set is pretty extensive; and it is something that good managers continue to develop and refine.

by John Unger

eLearning Design and Development

January 10, 2018

4 Levels Of Interactivity In eLearning And Its Advantages

In the 21st century, traditional methods of learning do not create geniuses. Where enhanced performances rely upon learning, eLearning interactivity becomes vital. eLearning interactivity is the real "thought trade" amongst students, and eLearning tools enable engagement and dynamic learning.

by Bilal Muqeet

eLearning Design and Development

January 10, 2018

The Online Course Designer's Toolbox (Part 1)

Mary Burns shares some of the most important tools that every online course designer should have in their toolbox.

by Mary Burns

Instructional Design

January 9, 2018

Should We Use Background Music With Instruction? No.

Here is why background music and sounds hurt learning.

by Patti Shank, PhD

eLearning Design and Development

January 9, 2018

Scale Your Digital Learning Projects With A Design System

In 2018, design systems are going to be trending. What does this mean for the field of Learning and Development? How can we implement design systems of our own?

by Melissa Milloway, MSIT

Simulation and Scenario-Based Learning

January 9, 2018

Story-Based Learning: Which Storytelling Strategy To Choose?

The art of storytelling has been used in learning for centuries, and is also applicable to online learning. Different types of storytelling strategies can be used according to the training content. This article captures 4 storytelling strategies that can be leveraged for online training.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

eLearning Trends

January 9, 2018

8 Predictions For Successful eLearning In 2018

The global eLearning industry will continue to grow throughout 2018 and beyond; this year, with a renewed focus on the quality of content rather than quantity.

by Steve Penfold

Learning Management Systems

January 8, 2018

eBook Release: Learning Management Systems – Assessing Return On Investment

Is a Learning Management System the right training platform for your organization? This eBook has the answer to this question.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

January 8, 2018

Break Down That Wall: 3 Reasons You Should Be Training More Than Just Your Employees

If you’re thinking that your extended enterprise is expendable, think again. In fact, even if the only people you have outside your business are your customers—you should be paying attention to training non-employees. Here’s why.

by Nikos Andriotis