Articles

Corporate eLearning

June 14, 2016

We Need A Workplace Performance Focus - Now

If you’ve been listening to organizational Learning and Development (L&D) chatter in the last few years, you’ve begun to hear more and more talk about “performance”. Vocal authorities in the Learning and Development field are recommending we avoid building traditional training courses just because someone asks for one in favor of looking for more holistic “workplace performance solutions”. What does looking for workplace performance solutions mean, exactly? Does it even make sense for people whose traditional mission has been to develop instruction to go outside of that mission? In this and follow-up articles, I’ll explain the types of analysis work that Learning and Development people can use to determine what is causing the types of problems that cause people to come to us saying “We need a course!”.

by Patti Shank, PhD

eLearning Challenges

June 14, 2016

Learner Failure: Are You Solving The Right Problem With Your eLearning Course?

To create an eLearning course that truly impacts behavior, we must identify the factors that contribute to learner failure. In this article, learn how to apply 3 potential growth areas (skills, confidence, and motivation) to solve real performance issues.

by Hannah Hunter

Game-Based Learning

June 14, 2016

7 Tips To Integrate Serious Games In eLearning

Are you ready to get serious about motivating and engaging your online learners? In this article, I’ll share 7 tips on how to integrate serious games into your eLearning strategy and walk the fine line between entertainment and online training.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

June 14, 2016

What Are The Advantages Of Online Training? Featuring 5 Killer Examples

Sure, there are several advantages of online training. But which ones exactly? And how could they be useful in your work life? Let’s dive in with 5 practical examples.

by Yann Teyssier

eLearning Design and Development

June 13, 2016

6 Tips To Use Animations In eLearning

Animations may bring out our inner child, but they also have the power to improve knowledge retention, engage online learners, and simplify complex concepts. In this article, I'll talk about why you should use animation in your eLearning experiences and share 6 tips for using them in eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

June 13, 2016

Training And Talent Development For The Extended Enterprise With eFrontPro

The needs of the modern, so-called extended enterprise are far and varied, but one stands out: Consistent, easy, and cost-effective training for internal stakeholders and partners, the world over and from many industries. Well, eFrontPro has got you covered!

by Nikos Andriotis

eLearning Trends

June 13, 2016

2016 Training Trends: Video

There is little question that video training is the one of the training trends that will become a powerful force for organizations looking to deliver more and better training in 2016 and beyond.

by Jayme Jenkins

Game-Based Learning

June 13, 2016 | Sponsored

5 Game Elements That Create Effective Learning Games

Most technology-aided learning enthusiasts are eager to dive into game design so they can create effective learning games to be used in corporate settings. Creating successful game-based learning requires learning how to design good mechanics or rules and incorporating meaningful game elements.

by Heena Nanda

eLearning Design and Development

June 12, 2016

The eLearning Color Guide: Evoking The RIGHT Emotion

Without color, the world would be bland and boring shades of gray. Color has the power to calm us, to put us on high alert, and to get us in touch with nature. It also allows us to convey certain emotions in our eLearning course design. In this eLearning color guide, I'll explore the psychological significance of each color, so that you can evoke the right emotion in your online learners.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

June 12, 2016

An Interactive Approach To Learning: Gamification And Microlearning

Learning programs are being influenced by the digital world, and to keep up with user demand for consumer-like, design-rich, shorter, and more interactive experiences, gamification and microlearning have gained traction in Learning and Development programs.

by Micah White

Educational Technology

June 12, 2016

How To Integrate Gamification: The NYC School Quest To Learn Case

The school Quest To Learn has taken digital gaming and turned it from another admittedly useful tool in the teaching repertoire the central instrument that they use to educate. Here is a successful story of how to integrate gamification in school subjects.

by Patrick Cole

Corporate eLearning

June 12, 2016

4 Ways Of Increasing Interactivity In eLearning

The eLearning market is always buzzing with inventiveness and excitement. Technology is the great enabler, and Learning and Development teams in enterprises are looking towards eLearning for creative ways to enhance training experiences. Here are 4 ways to increase interactivity in eLearning and address the employees’ training and development needs.

by Anand Timothy