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Educational Technology

October 23, 2016

Teaching And Learning Analytics To Support Teacher Inquiry

This is the fourth and final article of a series discussing analytics for the classroom teacher. Here, we focus on Teaching and Learning Analytics.

by Demetrios G. Sampson

eLearning Design and Development

October 23, 2016

Is Online Learning Right For You?

Is online learning right for you? Instead of that online course, would you better suited to a blended course or a face-to-face program? This article poses some questions you may want to ask yourself.

by Mary Burns

eLearning Design and Development

October 22, 2016

10 Best Practices For Writing Multiple Choice Questions In eLearning

If you craft them carefully, multiple choice exams are one of the most effective quantitative assessment tools. In this article I'll share the 10 best practices for writing effective multiple choice questions for your eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Trends

October 22, 2016

Big Data In eLearning: Relevance, Importance, And Opportunities

eLearning has experienced a lot of momentum, largely as a result of a number of technological breakthroughs. Newer eLearning authoring tools have been developed, and more sophisticated Learning Management Systems (LMSs) have been deployed. eLearning course developers are also using new multimedia approaches for course delivery, as well as leveraging social media platforms and other online forums to disseminate information about eLearning, as well as to deliver the courses themselves. All of that results in a lot of data! In this article, we will talk about using Big Data in eLearning.

by Marina Arshavskiy

Educational Technology

October 22, 2016

Learning Analytics: Analyze Your Lesson To Discover More About Your Students

This is the third in a series of articles discussing analytics for the classroom teacher. Here, we focus on Learning Analytics as the technology that can reinforce teachers to discover more about their students to provide them with personalized support.

by Demetrios G. Sampson

Game-Based Learning

October 22, 2016

The Educational And Political Capacities Of Video Gaming: An Academic’s View

In this article Dr. Kate O’Halloran of the University of Melbourne discusses the educational and political capacities of video gaming.

by Sarah Bock

Corporate eLearning

October 21, 2016

8 Tips To Reinforce Soft Skills In Corporate eLearning

Soft skills are one of the most challenging corporate eLearning areas. Even if you're able to develop online training materials that impart these essential skills, it can be difficult to measure employee progress. In this article, I'll share 8 ways to reinforce soft skills in corporate eLearning in order to achieve the desired results.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

October 21, 2016

Adobe Captivate Prime LMS: When Simplicity Meets Power

One of the most notable challenges that eLearning professionals face is finding the right tools for their job. After all, if you have reliable and robust tool on hand, the possibilities are endless. Ideally, you need a Learning Management System that offers the perfect blend of power and usability, so that your team can get the most out of every feature. In this article, I’ll explore how Adobe Captivate Prime can give you the simplicity and power you require for all your eLearning design and development needs.

by Nipun Sharma

Educational Technology

October 21, 2016

Teaching Analytics: Analyze Your Lesson Plans To Improve Them

This is the second in a series of articles discussing analytics for the classroom teacher. Here, we focus on Teaching Analytics and how it can support classroom teachers to reflect on their teaching designs.

by Demetrios G. Sampson

Learning Management Systems

October 21, 2016

The WordPress LMS Solution For Responsive Course Content

What to do when you need to publish eLearning directly on your website, when you need a Learning Management System to control responsive course content and requires connection with Tin-Can xAPI? There are many cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) solutions, but what if you want your content directly under your control without any cost-per-user fees?

by Mario Buljan

eLearning Trends

October 20, 2016

7 Ways To Incorporate Geolocation In Online Training

Geolocation brings personalized online training content to your audience, no matter where they are in the world. But how can you use this modern technology in your next online training course? In this article, you will find 7 innovative ways to use geolocation in your online training course design.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

October 20, 2016

Learning Management System Success In 6 Months Or Less: Insight #3

Learn more about #3 on the list of top 10 insights a Learning Management System (LMS) administrator learned from a rapid large-scale Learning Management System deployment. First LMS implementation or not, these insights can help anyone ensure Learning Management System success.

by Jessica Salinas