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eLearning Design and Development

February 20, 2018

4 Design Choices For Better Compliance eLearning Engagement

In every workplace, there will always be vital policies employees need to be aware of. Yet, it can be challenging to communicate potentially dry information to employees in an engaging way. These 4 design choices and examples will help you make compliance eLearning as interesting as possible.

by Steve Penfold

Microlearning

February 19, 2018

Microlearning, Macrolearning. What Does Research Tell Us?

In this article, I'll compare what people say are the benefits of microlearning against what we know from research. Also, I’ll discuss how workplace learning might benefit from micro and macro approaches.

by Patti Shank, PhD

Learning Management Systems

February 19, 2018

How To Create First-Rate Global Training Strategies For The Extended Workforce

Training an extended workforce spread far and wide around the world has its challenges. And language is just the tip of the iceberg. Discover the 5-step process to create a global training strategy that’ll ensure your partners and customers get what they need.

by Nikos Andriotis

Corporate eLearning

February 19, 2018 | Sponsored

AI Chatbots In eLearning: Trends Embracing Across Digital Landscape

Intelligently-designed chatbots are becoming an essential part of digital life for most of the Learning and Development organizations. The new-age customers are exposed to smart chatbots and other intelligent systems on their personalized mobile devices including tablets and smartphones.

by Sayan Guha

eLearning Authoring Tools

February 19, 2018 | Sponsored

Branding eLearning: 5 Ways To Harness ‘Brand Power’

Does your authoring tool give you ‘brand power’? Find out how branding eLearning courses can have a big impact on your training programs – and what you should be doing to leverage it.

by Mike Alcock

Learning Management Systems

February 18, 2018

The Best 20 Learning Management Systems Offering An LMS Demo (2019 Update)

Have you scheduled a demo with your top LMS choices already? It’s always best to try before you buy! Test driving a Learning Management System gives you the ability to see if the features and functions are worth the investment. In this article, I'll highlight the Best 20 Vendors offering LMS demos, and present you with 10 questions that can help you determine if the LMS software is right for you during the LMS demo, so that you can evaluate your options and invest wisely. But first, I will delve into best practice when it comes to preparing for LMS demo participation.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Market

February 18, 2018

7 Instructional Designer Skills To Look For In The Best ID Professionals

Your organization needs eLearning talent...really great talent. How can you know what skills to look for in Instructional Designers so they can help your organization thrive? Here are some to keep an eye out for.

by Tess Taylor, CPC, PHR, SHRM-CP

Learning Management Systems

February 18, 2018

Must-Have LMS Features You Should Choose As A First-Time Buyer

The options are plentiful for companies looking for their first online learning platform to support their learning program. That’s the good news.

by Dan Westmoreland

Instructional Design

February 18, 2018

The Learning Theory Of Cognitive Development In eLearning

There has been an ongoing debate amongst educators about the role of memory versus intelligence in fostering effective learning. It has long been held that learners are more successful in retaining new content if they consciously think about what’s being taught, as opposed to simply memorizing what they see on the slides or on a computer screen.

by Marina Arshavskiy

eLearning Trends

February 18, 2018

How To Forecast, Identify And Incorporate 7 SQL Trends In 2018

SQL and being on pace with its trend is not just knowledge, but a part of the lifestyle in today's world.

by Manchun Pandit

eLearning Trends

February 17, 2018

5 Benefits Of Using Augmented And Virtual Reality Technologies In eLearning

Are you looking for ways to make your eLearning course stand out from the crowd? What if I told you there is technology that can help you achieve not only that but also increase online learner engagement and motivation? In this article, I'll share the most notable benefits of using Augmented and Virtual Reality technologies in your eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Marketing Strategies

February 17, 2018

4 LMS Marketing Strategies That Really Work

All marketers in the LMS industry and broader learning solution space are looking for proven strategies to find their target buyers and to break through the clutter and noise of the current market.

by Pam Boiros