Articles

Game-Based Learning

February 3, 2018

The Rise Of Educational Games

Studying can often be a boring and mundane task for students and when they don’t have the motivation to study, their grades and test scores often suffer. Incorporating games into educational curriculum makes students more motivated and engaged in the lesson.

by Stephen Baer

Instructional Design

February 2, 2018

eLearning For Adult Learners: 6 Obstacles To Overcome

Adult learning is daunting for both adult learners and their online instructors. However, is it possible that the biggest challenge to adult education exists right inside the online learner’s mind?

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

February 2, 2018

5 Ways To Have Employees Adopt Technology For Learning

How are smart learning and development teams getting employees to adopt technology for learning?

by David James

Corporate eLearning

February 2, 2018

4 Sure-Fire Rules For Effective Customer Service Training

Customer service training can realign a business for unprecedented growth in the marketplace. Customer service representatives that undergo regular training are able to provide superior customer care and support - be it in person, online via live chat software, or through a phone conversation.

by Usman Ghani

Simulation and Scenario-Based Learning

February 2, 2018

Scenarification: Coining A Term

The benefits of scenario-based learning are widely praised, but we have lacked concise terms to refer to the practice. In this article, I propose a new term and I discuss why we should scenarify our learning experiences.

by Devlin Peck

eLearning Design and Development

February 2, 2018

Fluid Boxes In Adobe Captivate 2017: Secret Sauce To Responsive eLearning?

So you have heard about Adobe Captivate's fluid boxes in Responsive projects, but what are the differences from previous versions of Adobe Captivate? Are the Fluid Boxes really the secret sauce to Responsive eLearning? What should you consider when working with Fluid Boxes in Captivate.

by Karlis Sprogis

Learning Management Systems

February 1, 2018

4 Tips To Analyze LMS Reports To Pinpoint Pain Points

Take a look at what information you need to look out for on your LMS reports in order to pinpoint any potential pain points in your training business.

by Kim Morrison

eLearning Market

February 1, 2018

Reasons Why You Should (Or Not) Hire Freelance Instructional Designers

Understand the pros and cons of deciding to hire freelance Instructional Designers and how to make the most of this arrangement.

by Tess Taylor, CPC, PHR, SHRM-CP

Video-based Learning

February 1, 2018

5 Video Training Techniques For Corporate Success

Successful corporate training is essential to the overall success of your organization. The following 5 video training techniques will show you how to add video to your online training program making it even more engaging and effective.

by Emily Cleary, M.A.

eLearning Software

February 1, 2018

Online Survey Software For eLearning: One Tool, Many Possibilities

Keeping up with new inventions requires a continuous acquisition of knowledge and skills. Here is how to use online survey software to create effective online training courses.

by Katarzyna Mazalewska

eLearning Trends

February 1, 2018

4 Tips For Letting The User Control Learning In 2018

In 2018, learning experiences will need to evolve to keep pace with the way learners consume content. The trend to build core learning experiences that are engaging and both easy to transfer and transmit will only continue to accelerate in 2018.

by Mike O'Brien

Learning Culture

February 1, 2018

5 Tips To Create An Awesome Learning Culture

Training is an essential component to upskill employees and aid their development. It is up to Learning and Development to create a learning culture that encourages employee feedback on what they want to learn, incentivizes learners, and does not make the workforce eschew training.

by Amit Gautam