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Game-Based Learning

December 18, 2017

7 Tips To Get Game-Based Learning Right

Game-based learning is not all fun and no work. The devil is in the detail and in the little things that we often take for granted. Ignoring them could lead to failure. Here are 7 tips to get it right.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

Learning Management Systems

December 18, 2017

Building An In-House Learning Management System: 4 Pros And 4 Cons To Consider

Should you build your LMS from the ground up or invest in a ready-made solution? In this article, I’ll share 4 benefits and 4 drawbacks of building an in-house Learning Management System.

by Nick Bond

Microlearning

December 18, 2017

Bite-Sized Learning Vs. Microlearning: Are They One And The Same?

Bite-sized learning and microlearning are terms you will often hear in the learning industry today. Are they one and the same? What do they really mean? And must all learning now be microlearning or bite-sized learning?

by Yvonne Soh

eLearning Market

December 17, 2017

9 Secrets To Successfully Post An Instructional Design Job Listing On eLearning Industry

Do you need to fill an Instructional Design job opening in your organization ASAP? In this article, I’ll share 9 secrets to post a successful Instructional Design job listing on eLearning Industry.

by Christopher Pappas

Game-Based Learning

December 17, 2017

Alternate Reality Games: The Learning Connection

While Alternate Reality Games are engaging and fun, as a tool for learning they must also help learners achieve objectives and improve their performance. This article will explore how learning is more deeply constructed by learners as they interact and collaborate with peers to complete activities in an ARG.

by Andy Petroski

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

December 17, 2017

7 Ways To Save Your Learning Program Using Social Media

Here are 7 top tips to help you utilize social media to facilitate informal learning, discussion groups, and increased knowledge transfer.

by Juliette Denny

eLearning Design and Development

December 17, 2017

5 Things You Can Do If You Have Too Much Content For Your Online Course

“What if I have too much content?! I have so much content, so much research, so many topics that I could choose from, that I don’t know where to begin or how to break it all up!” Ever heard yourself say these things? If so, this article is for you!

by Sarah Cordiner

Corporate eLearning

December 17, 2017

5 Common Authoring Technology Issues That Limit Your Ability To Scale

Here are just a few common authoring technology scenarios that might be limiting your ability to scale.

by Kirstie Greany

Learning Management Systems

December 17, 2017

8 Notable Benefits Of A Successful LMS Integration With Your Current HR Systems

Is your new LMS compatible with your current HR systems? Will you be able to collect the Big Data you need to improve online training efficiency? In this article, I’ll discuss the importance of combining L&D and HR assets to ensure a successful LMS integration with your existing HR systems.

by Nick Bond

eLearning Market

December 17, 2017

5 Customer Service Questions To Ask And Make A Successful Vendor Selection

Fancy technology and seemingly-unlimited innovation are great things to see with a new potential vendor, but what happens when things go wrong at 2:00 pm on a Friday during the second month into a 3-year contract?

by Brian Oderkirk

Learning Management Systems

December 16, 2017

7 Reasons To Buy A Learning Management System

Is your online training program cost-effective and efficient? Or does it drain your resources? Learn 7 ways a Learning Management System can help.

by Christopher Pappas

Microlearning

December 16, 2017

8 Business Benefits Of Microlearning For Organizations

Conventional training methods are not sufficient for continuous skills updates as they confine learners to closed systems. Here is why microlearning enhances learning by offering learning solutions that are fast-paced and combine different learning styles.

by Anubha Goel