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Educational Technology

November 12, 2016

How Online Sports Training Created A World Champion

Have you ever wanted to succeed in a sport but didn’t think it was possible because you lack the time, budget, or couldn’t find a coach nearby. Here’s an inspiring story that may change your mind, where online sports training with YouTube made a world champion.

by Melvin Wong

Learning Psychology

November 11, 2016

Information Processing Basics: How The Brain Processes Information

The brain is often likened to a processor. A complex computing machine that takes raw data and turns it into thoughts, memories, and cognitions. However, it has its limits, and Instructional Designers must know the boundaries before they can create meaningful eLearning courses. In this article, I'll explore how the brain works, from its basic biological and memory functions to its ability to process information. I'll also share 3 tips to help you create an eLearning course design that facilitates knowledge absorption and assimilation.

by Christopher Pappas

Blended Learning

November 11, 2016

Adopting Suitable Strategies For Blended Learning: 3 Case Studies That Worked!

eLearning developers can help out corporate houses and create blended learning that combines the strength of a classroom-approach as well as technology-aided learning. Here are 3 examples of adopting suitable strategies for blended learning.

by Heena Nanda

Asynchronous Learning

November 11, 2016

7 Factors That Prevent You From Studying Better

Some may think that studying to achieve exemplary grades is a skill that only a handful of students can do. However, there are external factors that may have been preventing you from studying better and getting the best results as discussed in this article.

by Christopher Jan Benitez

eLearning Design and Development

November 11, 2016

10 Practical Tips To Motivate People To Learn

A few months ago I posted a topic called “How do you motivate people to learn?” in Learning, Education, and Training Professionals Group. The thread attracted over a hundred comments, and I thought it would be nice to highlight the most useful tips and summarize them.

by Michael Treser

Blended Learning

November 10, 2016

7 Tips To Create A Compliance Blended Training Program

Who says you can't have it all? Blended learning gives you the power to combine traditional training with modern technology. In this article, I'll share 7 tips to create a compliance blended training program for your organization.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Market

November 10, 2016

8 Strategies To Connect With Top eLearning Candidates

Recruitment in the eLearning space is unique. Here is a run-down of multiple ways that any eLearning recruiter can connect with quality eLearning candidates.

by Tess Taylor, CPC, PHR, SHRM-CP

eLearning Press Release

November 10, 2016

Answering 6 eLearning Press Release FAQs

Are you ready to write your first eLearning press release? Looking for tips to simplify the process? This article features answers to some common questions that can help you craft the perfect eLearning press release for your newsworthy eLearning event.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

November 10, 2016

Using eLearning To Promote New Literacy

One form of “literacy” just isn’t enough anymore! From just reading and writing to coding, from healthcare to financial; each form of new literacy has proponents saying you simply can’t succeed in the modern world without it. eLearning may be the only way to keep up and stay literate.

by Edgar Wilson

Learning Management Systems

November 9, 2016

Learning Management System Success In 6 Months Or Less: Insight #4

You'll find that finding the right team and process cadence will be a crucial piece when rapidly implementing a Learning Management System for a large-scale organization. These Agile LMS implementation tips for Learning Management System success can help you get your guiding principles and discover your project priorities.

by Jessica Salinas

Corporate eLearning

November 9, 2016

8 Tips To Simplify Online Training Courses

Do your employees need to master complex tasks? Are complicated compliance topics throwing a wrench into the works? In this article, I'll share 8 tips to simplify your online training course and improve knowledge retention.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Challenges

November 9, 2016

eLearning Content Comprehension: Objectives And Challenges

In one of my previous blogs, we’ve seen the importance of content comprehension and the associated complexity compared to the other steps in the instructional design process. Here, let us see the objectives and challenges associated with content comprehension.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D