Articles

Simulation and Scenario-Based Learning

January 27, 2017

The Layers Of Context To Consider When Creating Story-Based Learning Content

Learning cannot take place in a vacuum, and connections should be created between the learning environment and the real world. Where would you start if you wish to create context-rich content? Let’s look on how we can easily structure learning within a story, through the layers of context.

by Jolita Kiznyte

eLearning Design and Development

January 27, 2017

8 Computer Skills For Every Teacher To Master

It has become extremely hard for all of us to keep abreast with the constantly evolving computer-based technology. This is especially the case with educators who are now, out of sheer necessity, required to stay a step ahead to preserve their relevance in their careers. Here are 8 computer skills for every teacher to master.

by Adam Fort

eLearning Design and Development

January 27, 2017

5 Things You Should Know About Quality And Compliance In Online Education

Online education presents new and unique challenges, particularly when the delivery model is based around providing flexible and affordable opportunities. Open Colleges eLearning expert Paul Haddad shares some insights into achieving quality and compliance in online education.

by Marianne Stenger

Corporate eLearning

January 26, 2017

6 Tips To Create Global Compliance Online Training

How can you avoid regulatory violations and ensure that your worldwide workforce knows company policy? In this article, I'll share 6 tips on how to create global compliance online training courses for your distributed staff.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

January 26, 2017

8 Best Practices For LMS Implementation

Before you jump into your LMS implementation, we've got some best practices for you to make the process as smooth as possible.

by Scott Cooper

Educational Technology

January 26, 2017

5 Things Instructors Can Learn From YouTube

I picked something up from my DIY journey on YouTube: Lessons in teaching that training managers might find helpful. So here they are – the 5 things you, as a training manager or instructor, could learn from YouTube.

by Glen Vondrick

Corporate eLearning

January 26, 2017

Here To Stay: How Disruption Will Drive Career-Long eLearning

Education is ripe for disruption, and that there is a desperate need to bridge the education path for primary and secondary school graduates with the ever-elusive career gap. Career-long eLearning will be essential in creating the agile and adaptable work-force of tomorrow.

by Andrew Heikkila

eLearning Design and Development

January 25, 2017

9 Visual Elements EVERY Online Training Course Must Have

Your employees are busy, stressed, and overwhelmed. Fortunately, there is a way to grab their attention and remove external distractions. In this article, I'll highlight 9 visual elements that EVERY online training must have in order to engage corporate learners.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

January 25, 2017

Is It Time To Change Your LMS?

Is your Learning Management System (LMS) making you unhappy? Perhaps it's time to change your LMS?

by Eóghan Quigley

Virtual Training

January 25, 2017

7 Synchronous Training Strategies For 2017

Just using the webcam isn’t going to cut it this year. With more customized and flexible options available, synchronous training will need to highlight its advantages to stay in the marketplace. Learn the 7 synchronous training strategies you need to create the high engagement your clients deserve.

by Kelly Andrews

eLearning Challenges

January 25, 2017

Successful eLearning Implementation: Best Practices

Need eLearning? Have you asked how to implement it? As with corporates universities are (must) transitioning to eLearning environments, there are many obstacles to overcome. This is a ‘how we did it’ type of article on how to introduce eLearning and avoid traps that block successful eLearning implementation.

by Greg Blackburn

Learning Culture

January 24, 2017

Making Learning Work

If we want to build agile, responsive, and high-performance workforces, we need to shift from learn-then-work to learning from work.

by Charles Jennings