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eLearning Project Management

September 7, 2017

6 Traits Of A Successful eLearning Team

There’s a lot of focus on eLearning courses and their ability to boost eLearning ROI. But how important is the eLearning team behind eLearning courses, and what characteristics does it need to embody?

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

September 7, 2017

4 Advantages Of Training Management Software For Small And Mid-Sized Businesses

Training management software is great for any type of training business, but let's look at how it can specifically help small and mid-sized training businesses.

by Kim Morrison

Game-Based Learning

September 7, 2017

6 Reasons Why Gamification Enhances The Learning Experience

Enhance your learning experience by utilizing gamification and rewards like certificates, badges, or points.

by Emily McLaughlin

eLearning Design and Development

September 7, 2017

6 Tried And Tested Ways To Capture Your Learners’ Attention In An Animated Video

Are interested in using animated videos for your eLearning projects? You want your learners to keep watching, right? Then use these tried and tested approaches to capture your learners attention in the first 10 seconds.

by Pam Jones

Corporate eLearning

September 7, 2017

Think Like A Marketer: 6 Tips For Building Learning Engagement Prior To Training

Learning engagement is always a top priority, but Learning and Development professionals are missing out on a key engagement opportunity. Take a nod from the marketing field by using time-tested tactics to drive learning engagement before training even kicks off.

by Shane Lueck

Instructional Design

September 6, 2017

8 Tips To Minimize Transactional Distance In eLearning

Are online learners engaging with your eLearning course? Or is there a noticeable disconnection? In this article, I'll share everything eLearning pros need to know about ways to minimize transactional distance in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

September 6, 2017

5 Reasons Why You Need To Use Video In Product Training

Sales reps today have busy schedules, strict targets, and punishing deadlines. In this scenario, how can you offer product training that is effective and accessible at the point of need? Read this article to know how videos can step in to fill this void.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

September 6, 2017

Social Learning Using SharePoint

Social animals are creatures that are greatly interactive with other members of its species, with an individual animal's success highly dependent on the overall cohesion and propagation of the group. As humans, we are programmed to flock toward social situations; so it makes sense to add social features into training programs in order to create a much needed atmosphere for success. This article will explore how SharePoint provides the social tools necessary to achieve desired training outcomes.

by Amber Johnson

Corporate eLearning

September 6, 2017

7 Ways For Companies To Embrace Video Learning

Video learning has surfaced as a mode of choice for corporate learners. But video consumption can bring its fair share of challenges. Find out how companies seeking a competitive edge with video can ensure that employees are productive and engaged, without wasting valuable company time.

by Toddi Norum

Learning Management Systems

September 6, 2017

LMS Widgets: 6 Tips To Promote Learning Beyond The LMS Platform

Are you looking for ways to externally promote training resources from within your LMS? In this article, I'll share 6 tips on how to use LMS widgets to make your learning programs even more effective.

by Joy Church Millard

Corporate eLearning

September 5, 2017

eBook Release: Practical eLearning Translation Strategies For Global Training

As organizations reach out to new markets and thereby employees in different regions of the world, training employees in their native languages becomes important. Read to know how the translation and localization of online courses will help train your global workforce effectively.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

Learning Management Systems

September 5, 2017

The 4 Stages Of A Successful LMS Launch

Once you've invested in a new learning platform, you need to make sure it'll do what you want it to. A stunning first impression can give the LMS the momentum it needs to get a real return on investment. Read on to find out how to make a success of your LMS launch.

by Juliette Denny