Articles

eLearning Software

January 6, 2017

Don’t Use Text To Speech Software For eLearning

This article makes the case that using Text To Speech software for eLearning, while allowing transferal of information, eliminates the possibility of learning. In all cases voice talent professionally trained to deliver eLearning should be employed.

by David Winograd

eLearning Authoring Tools

January 6, 2017

Building Better Games With Storyline 360

Play the Sponge UK Christmas game and discover how to create new types of games with complex interactions using the new features in Articulate 360. Learn about the new ways eLearning designers can use Storyline 360 to create more engaging games.

by Alan Bourne

eLearning Marketing Strategies

January 6, 2017

4 Methods To Build eLearning Websites With And Without Coding

Every educator faces a dilemma when deciding to launch an eLearning website: What tool/tech to use to build it? How much of coding skills are needed? How the options compare in features and cost? How much customization is possible? What similar sites are using? This is a brief guide on all the options you have when you build eLearning websites!

by Siddhant Jain

Simulation and Scenario-Based Learning

January 5, 2017

The Branching Scenario Method: Linear Vs. Non-Linear Branching Scenarios

The standard teaching method for how to use a computer is to give the user a set piece of information and have them read it over and over again until they can accurately remember it. Let us have a look at a better method; branching scenarios.

by Sergey Snegirev

Corporate eLearning

January 5, 2017

What Business Leaders Expect Learning Practitioners To Know

What business leaders expect learning practitioners to know to gain their support and to build lasting credibility.

by Ajay Pangarkar, CTDP, CPA, CMA

Learning Culture

January 5, 2017

Creating A Learning Culture: Can Workforces Be Taught To Learn?

Creating a learning culture within your organization is absolutely essential. Can it be done? How do you teach those who don't want to be taught?

by Glen Vondrick

eLearning Benefits

January 5, 2017

4 Ways eLearning Impacts Businesses

eLearning has established itself as a viable tool to cost-effectively train employees. This article presents 4 ways eLearning impacts businesses.

by Maricel Rivera

Learning Management Systems

January 4, 2017

Top 7 LMS Implementation Pitfalls To Avoid

Are you in the market for a new LMS? Have you already found the perfect LMS platform, but need some help with executing your strategy? In this article, I'll highlight 7 top LMS implementation pitfalls you should avoid, and I'll share some tips to overcome these common obstacles.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

January 4, 2017

Training Interventions: What Our Populist Revolts Mean For Learning

This article discusses some common challenges that you may face with your training interventions. It points to needs that are associated with novices and experts. In addition, it identifies some blind spots that we as designers may have with our solutions.

by Steven Loomis

Corporate eLearning

January 4, 2017

3 Scenarios For Measuring eLearning ROI

Return on Investment (ROI) can be a moving target in eLearning. Measuring eLearning ROI can be one concept by an Instructional Design firm, and something totally different by the client of the firm.

by David Winograd

eLearning Design and Development

January 4, 2017

7 Features Of The Ideal Online Course To Prevent Drop Outs

There is an urgent need to dig deeper into likely causes for learner apathy and look for ways to make learning helpful and engaging in order to prevent drop outs. Often the reasons for disinterest among learners are rather basic. In my view, there are 7 crucial features that play part in the success or failure of an online course.

by Partha Bhattacharya

Instructional Design

January 3, 2017

3 Instructional Design Strategies For Virtual Reality Learning

As the field of instructional technology pivots quickly to Virtual Reality, online learning developers must chose the correct strategy for creating the Virtual Reality learning experience. Otherwise learners will have a “cool” experience in the Virtual Reality environment, but not have tangible learning results.

by Karl Kapp