Articles

Learning Management Systems

July 26, 2016

It Just Works, Part 5: Custom Integrations With TalentLMS

We've been through a lot. From native integrations to Zapier-facilitated ones, down to the nuts-and-bolts of it all: Java and REST API. The Custom Integrations With TalentLMS article is the final boss in this game we've embarked on: Win this one, and you have any integration you've ever dreamt of!

by Nikos Andriotis

Instructional Design

July 26, 2016

Mastery Learning: What Grand Theft Auto 5 Can Teach Us 

Have you ever wondered how to make your learning as addictive as video games? Ever thought about why these games make you fail 50 times in 10 minutes and you're still somehow pumped up to try again? Let's talk about The Mastery Learning Pattern and find out what we can apply from video games in regards to mastery AND failure.

by Anna Sabramowicz

Game-Based Learning

July 26, 2016

Why Adopt Gamification For Corporate Training - 8 Questions Answered

Today, gamification is poised to impact corporate training significantly. It is more than a buzz and is gaining momentum on account of increased adoption of mobile learning. This article addresses 8 questions on why adopting gamification for corporate training makes sense.

by Asha Pandey

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

July 25, 2016

7 Tips To Use LinkedIn Groups In Corporate eLearning

LinkedIn is well known for its marketing potential. But this social media powerhouse is also a flexible and robust eLearning tool. In this article, I’ll share 7 tips for using LinkedIn Groups in your corporate eLearning strategy.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

July 25, 2016

How Can You Enhance Your Learning Management System User Experience And Integrations In 2016?

A new Brandon Hall Group study found 44% of companies are considering replacing their Learning Management System in 2016, with nearly 90% of those companies wanting to boost their user experience, and 66% looking to shift toward enterprise learning technology that supports integrations with their favorite business tools.

by Kelsey Cochran

eLearning Design and Development

July 25, 2016

Using Surveys To Assess eLearning: Pros And Cons

The value of surveys for evaluating training effectiveness has been up for debate over the past few years. While some professionals now argue against using surveys to assess eLearning, evaluating the impact of training is more important than ever. We revamped our survey process after considering these pros and cons.

by Antoinette Curtin

Training Needs Analysis

July 25, 2016

8 Tips For Getting The Right Blend In Blended Learning

How do you design blended learning that has the right balance of in-person and digital experiences? Here are 8 tips to help you analyze your training needs to start planning how to create the right blend in blended learning.

by Jayme Jenkins

Game-Based Learning

July 24, 2016

7 Tips To Use Serious Games In Onboarding Online Training

Are you looking for ways to inspire and motivate your new hires? Do you want to offer them an online training orientation experience that entertains as much as it educates? In this article, I’ll share 7 tips to use serious games in your onboarding online training.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

July 24, 2016

9 Ways To Create Training Value With Extended Enterprise Learning

Technology-aided learning can be utilized for extended enterprise learning, providing training to learners outside of your organization. The training could be targeted at dealers, channel distribution partners, suppliers, resellers, franchisees, and even end-customers.

by Heena Nanda

eLearning Market

July 24, 2016

7 Tips For Writing An Attention-Grabbing Online Training News Release

Hundreds of thousands press releases are published each year, which means that it's relatively easy for your online training news release to get lost in the crowd. Luckily, there are ways to stand out and attract your target audience. In this article, I'll share 7 tips for writing an attention-grabbing online training news release.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

July 23, 2016

7 Tips To Integrate Cross-Training In Corporate eLearning

Your customer service manager is out sick and two HR employees just went on vacation. Under normal circumstances, this would be a minor disaster. But the corporate catastrophe can be averted if you concentrate on cross-training. In this article, I'll discuss how to cross-train your staff through your corporate eLearning program.

by Christopher Pappas

Game-Based Learning

July 23, 2016

Gamification And Motivation: It’s The Content That Matters, Not The Container

Isn't gamification an acknowledgement that the content isn’t compelling? Otherwise why would we need to gamify it? In this article, I will discuss the relationship between gamification and motivation.

by Guy Boulet