Articles

Microlearning

April 2, 2017

9 Microlearning Techniques To Use In Instructional Design

They say that good things come in small packages, and that couldn't be truer for eLearning. In this article, I'll share 10 microlearning techniques to have in mind during the Instructional Design of your eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

April 2, 2017

5 Ways To Use Simulations To Develop Leaders: Risk-Free, Realistic Leadership Preparation

The often repeated phrase “Good leaders aren’t always born – they can be made!” is true. Quite often though, these leaders are created with the help of highly sophisticated software; and not in boardrooms or around negotiating tables, but behind a screen and a keyboard! While traditional leadership development tools, such as learning exchange, action learning, and role-rotation, are good, they can be time consuming. There may be a considerable lag-time from the time that future leaders enter such programs, to the time they finally emerge as fully trained leaders. The use of simulators is a very quick, cost-effective, and risk-free way to develop leadership skills; and many world class organizations have already embraced them. In this article, we’ll talk about different ways to use simulations to develop leaders.

by Marina Arshavskiy

eLearning Market

April 2, 2017

The Rotation Of Crops: Mindful Pivoting

The value of multiple perspectives in one's career.

by Bill Ferster

Educational Technology

April 2, 2017

Interview: How To Get An Online MBA By Dedicating 15 Minutes A Day

From LearningLovers.org, we met Maxime Riard as CTO of Memopulse, an online training project based on spaced review to avoid forgetting content over time. Now, Maxime has sold this company to promote an online MBA as CTO and co-founder through Neuronimo, with the same team as in Memopulse.

by Leticia Lafuente López

eLearning Design and Development

April 1, 2017

5 Learning Design Courses Packed With Tips, Advice, And Demos From Experts (Free)

If you’re an internal learning team, training provider or professional body, these 5 learning design courses have been created specifically for you.

by Steve Penfold

Learning Management Systems

April 1, 2017

Questions To Ask A Prospective LMS Visual Design Provider

Sourcing designers to provide the right look and feel for your organization means finding the right balance between design experience and familiarity with your selected Learning Management System (LMS). The following offers a guide to the questions you should be asking to help you find the right LMS visual design provider for you.

by Meredith Henson

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