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Learning Management Systems

March 23, 2017

8 Key LMS Investment Questions To Consider When Building A Business Case

Building a business case for a new or replacement LMS can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Check out these basic tips and download a comprehensive guide to get started.

by Paul Leavoy

eLearning Project Management

March 23, 2017

4 Ways A Project Management Tool Helps Teams In eLearning Projects

eLearning is considered to be among the best ways to provide training to employees. It not only saves their valuable time, but also ensures effective learning. Here is how a project management tool helps eLearning teams be more effective.

by Priya Thakur

Learning Management Systems

March 23, 2017

Questions To Ask A Prospective LMS Support Provider

The following offers a guide to the sorts of questions you should be asking during the procurement process to help you find the right LMS support provider for you.

by Meredith Henson

eLearning Design and Development

March 23, 2017

Time: Design's 4th Dimension

Screen real estate is limited. Make better use of the space you have by using time to control what shows when.

by Bill Ferster

Learner Engagement

March 22, 2017

8 Ways To Encourage Online Learner Reflection In eLearning

Reflection helps online learners absorb and assimilate the information more effectively. It also allows them to put their newfound knowledge into a real-world context. In this article, I'll explore 8 ways to encourage online learner reflection through your eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

March 22, 2017

In-House Vs Vendor-Led Online Training Development: Which Is Right For Your Organization?

Vendors require a monetary investment, but taking care of your online training in-house requires an additional investment of both time and manpower. Which is the ideal solution for the online training course of your organization? In this article, I'll cover the advantages of both in-house and vendor-led online training development, so that you can determine which is right for your organization.

by Nipun Sharma

eLearning For Kids

March 22, 2017

6 eLearning Strategies To Develop Deeper Learning Skills

Educating is an essential part of modern society. Through these 6 learning techniques, educators can triumph a greater advancement of skills, for students of any age.

by Guy Bennett

eLearning Trends

March 22, 2017

The Ghosts In The Machine: 4 Styles Of Chatbot Mentors

Chatbots need to feel and sound human. But the most 'natural' conversational tone for any course will depend on the kind of content being delivered. Here, I outline 4 styles of mentor, and how each can streamline certain forms of information into engaging course content.

by Eleanor Leydon

Corporate eLearning

March 21, 2017

Outsourcing Online Training: How To Select The Right Partner And De-risk Your Initiative

Although outsourcing of online training has significant benefits, it does have inherent risks. This article outlines how you can mitigate these risks by selecting the right partner and create a successful outsourcing strategy.

by Asha Pandey

Corporate eLearning

March 21, 2017

10 Ways To Find Out Who Your Learners Really Are

Last time, we found out why it's so important to learn about the real people at the other end of the training content. Now, let's look at a few tips to help you do just that!

by Juliette Denny

eLearning Authoring Tools

March 21, 2017

Improve Your Learning Design Skills With Elucidat's Expert-Created Masterclass Topics

Ready to improve your learning design skills? Elucidat has bottled up tips, advice, and inspirational demos from its network of experienced learning consultants, and created a host of Masterclass topics so you can supercharge your online learning. Sign up today; it's free!

by Steve Penfold

Instructional Design

March 21, 2017

Transforming Learning: Using Video For Cognitive, Emotional, And Social Engagement

In Obsidian Learning's latest white paper, we discuss best practices for creating videos for training, including cognitive theories of learning, guidelines for design and development of instructional videos, and examples/case studies of videos developed by Obsidian.

by Stephen Victor