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eLearning Design and Development

August 18, 2017

5 Key Aspects To Consider When Developing A Responsive Online Course

Learners today access multiple devices in a day, talking learning beyond the confines of desktops/laptops. Responsive courses that can be accessed seamlessly on all devices – desktops and mobiles are the need of the hour. Read this article for the aspects that ensure effective responsive courses.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

eLearning Trends

August 18, 2017

4 Ways For Using Chatbots For eLearning

One of the most thriving eLearning innovations is the chatbot technology, which is commonly known as a conversational agent that can serve as a helping hand by simplifying the teaching methodology. This article discusses the future of eLearning with chatbot technology.

by Dmytro Spilka

Blended Learning

August 18, 2017

9 Prerequisites For Using Blended Learning In Classroom Teaching

Blended Learning, as the name suggests, is a learning methodology that blends in technology as well as the traditional methods of teaching to make classroom training a fun and lucrative journey for the students.

by Sam Maniar

Corporate eLearning

August 18, 2017

Picking The Right Communication Medium Communication For An eLearning Program

The effectiveness of an eLearning program depends on the medium. An online training room works well for a handful of learners located in the same time zone. This may not be feasible if you have learners from across the world.

by Kumar Venkatesiah

Learning Management Systems

August 17, 2017

5 Top Tips To Choose The Best Training Management Software For Your Distributed Workforce

Is your workforce spread out over various offices and locations? We've got some tips for you when it comes to choosing training management software which will work for your distributed workforce.

by Kim Morrison

Corporate eLearning

August 17, 2017

11 Employee Engagement Ideas To Boost Productivity

Making sure your employees understand your company’s values is one of the best ways to engage with them, especially if you want to create a team of people who share those values. Sharing a commitment to those values will strengthen the bonds between your employees and your organization.

by Dan Westmoreland

eLearning Design and Development

August 17, 2017

3 Tips To Choose Fonts: A Beginner’s Guide

Here is what Obsidian Learning's in-house font guru, Rick Carruth, told us about choosing fonts in design.

by Lubos Janoska

Instructional Design

August 17, 2017

Key Questions That Will Help You Deliver Better Instructional Videos

While developing short instructional videos, product demos, simulations, or promotional videos Instructional Designers need to be vigilant as the expected turnaround time is usually less for such projects. We must ask the right questions, else it may lead to extension in the timelines and budget.

by Anuja Khaire

eLearning Design and Development

August 17, 2017

My Favorite Things (Part 2): More Formative Assessment Tools

Interested in tools for formative assessment? We've got 'em! This article discusses several popular formative assessment tools for educators.

by Mary Burns

Mobile Learning

August 16, 2017

Change Adoption Training And Mobility

The world keeps rapidly changing and, unfortunately, change can often feel very painful! How can organizations support employees through these transitions more effectively? What are some of the considerations for a successful intervention? Let’s find out together!

by Amit Garg

Microlearning

August 16, 2017

6 Steps To Design Microlearning Activities That Facilitate Knowledge Retention In Online Training

eLearning professionals and eLearning companies worldwide are constantly looking for effective ways to make learning stick. It is well-proven by now that microlearning facilitates knowledge retention and that’s why modern eLearning courses are designed for short bursts of knowledge. In this article, I’ll present 6 steps to design microlearning activities that boost knowledge retention in your online training program.

by Erin Boettge

Learning Management Systems

August 16, 2017

Enterprise-Class Vs Basic LMS: 4 Questions To Guide You Towards The Best Option

With more than 500 Learning Management Systems now available, people shopping for a new LMS can be overwhelmed by the number of options and features to choose from. One of the prominent dilemmas lies in the choice between an Enterprise-Class vs Basic LMS. In this article, I’ll present some important questions, and insights, that will guide you towards your best LMS solution.

by Gordon Johnson