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Educational Technology

April 1, 2017

5 Technology Integration Plan Steps You Can Tell Your Principal About

Are you a teacher at an institution who wants to be an agent of change by introducing technology to the learning experience? You may say yes, but you need to prepare the ground so that you can deploy your technology integration plan in the best way possible.

by Mehdi ZOUAOUI

Educational Technology

April 1, 2017

9 Online Tools For Better Writing Skills

In this article, we examine helpful tools and resources for students and teachers. From grammar check to word count!

by Anna Sharkstone

Instructional Design

March 31, 2017

Top 5 Instructional Design Theories For Modern Online Training

Instructional Design theories are tried and true. However, you must be able to determine which methodology is best for your tech-savvy, multigenerational workforce. In this article, I'll share the top 5 Instructional Design theories for modern online training.

by Christopher Pappas

Microlearning

March 31, 2017

3 Questions To Ask When Developing A Microlearning Strategy

Microlearning is the process of learning in small and manageable nuggets. The information presented is focused and precise. Microlearning is a great way of providing continual re-enforcement for learning.

by Heena Nanda

eLearning Software

March 31, 2017

4 Short Videos On Getting Started With Storyline And xAPI

Publish a Storyline 2 course with Storyline 2's out of the box xAPI settings, get familiarized with Wax LRS, create a launch URL, and check out your statements in the LRS.

by Melissa Milloway, MSIT

eLearning Solutions

March 31, 2017

4 Security Tips To Help You Secure Your Online Learning Platform

If you run an eLearning business, it is important that you pay attention to the following 4 security tips that will help you secure your online learning platform.

by Robert Mening

Corporate eLearning

March 30, 2017

7 Tips To Develop Effective Software Online Training

Do your employees know how to use all the features and functions of your software suite? Can they carry out tech-centered work processes with ease? In this article, I'll share 7 top tips to develop effective software online training for your employees.

by Christopher Pappas

Virtual Classroom

March 30, 2017

5 Virtual Classroom Essentials Τhat End Multitasking

Virtual classroom learners have a world of information at their fingertips. Unless you, the facilitator, keep them engaged, they’re going to check email, sports scores, and fashion trends. These 5 virtual classroom essentials keep learners interested, focused, and motivated.

by Tim Coffey

Game-Based Learning

March 30, 2017

Gamification In eLearning: Getting It Right

It is possible to use gamification in eLearning and still to stick to ineffective linear learning. If you've ever sat in a desk in a large classroom of desks listening to a dry lecture while daydreaming about being anywhere else, you know how ineffective linear learning can be.

by Sergey Snegirev

eLearning Market

March 30, 2017

eLearning In Non-Tech Industries: A Round Up

eLearning is typically associated with training people with desk-based, white collar jobs. With greater proliferation of technology, eLearning is now becoming commonplace in other less glamorous jobs too.

by Kumar Venkatesiah

eLearning Design and Development

March 29, 2017

10 Ways To Create User-Friendly eLearning Courses

Your eLearning content offers real-world value. But are your online learners able to access the information with ease, or does your eLearning course design frustrate and confound your audience? In this article, I'll share 10 of the top ways to create user-friendly eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Psychology

March 29, 2017

The #1 Reason You Don't Like Hearing Your Own Voice In An eLearning Course

Has this ever happened to you? You record the voiceover for an eLearning project, and when you play it back, you think “Yuck! Do I really sound like that?”. Or maybe you hear your outgoing voice mail message and think there must be something wrong because your voice can’t possibly sound that way…

by Greg Thomas