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Game-Based Learning

May 31, 2016

3 Onboarding Gamification Elements To Consider For Boosting Engagement During Sales Training

Finding new ways to engage employees during training is no easy feat. What's even more challenging is executing engagement strategies for new employees who are nervous, yet eager to please. Here are 3 onboarding gamification elements that can ease tension and encourage a fun environment during sales training.

by Blake Beus

eLearning Solutions

May 31, 2016

4 Benefits Of Managed Learning Services: Outsourcing For Training Success

Managed Learning Services enable organizations to focus on its core activities without having to concern itself with the burdens of trying to develop a long-term training schedule or tracking down appropriate activities for different training courses.

by Ganesh Sethi

Corporate eLearning

May 30, 2016

4 Ways Learning And Development Can Improve Workplace Learning

The premise of the article is that with the death of the predictable world, the old ways of workplace learning and training must give way to a continuous conversation- and collaboration-driven learning for organizations and individuals to remain relevant. Learning and Development has to be the facilitator of this shift.

by Sahana Chattopadhyay

Corporate eLearning

May 30, 2016

The Shock Factor: 6 Reasons To Surprise Corporate Learners In Online Training

Shock is often given a negative connotation, but being caught off guard might actually be a good thing when it comes to cognitive processes. In this article, I'll share the 6 top reasons to use the element of surprise in your online training course in order to make it even more effective.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

May 30, 2016

It's All About The Users: User Management In eFrontPro, Part 2

In the last article of this series, we described the basics of user management in eFrontPro, but there's much more to know about how easy it makes life for administrators, whether they have a few employees enrolled or thousands of learners to handle.

by John Laskaris

eLearning Design and Development

May 30, 2016

What Type Of eLearning Content Should You Create?

Learners crave quick lessons that inform and educate. However, not all content achieves these objectives. So, how to decide which type of eLearning content you need to create?

by Steve Penfold

eLearning Design and Development

May 29, 2016

7 Best Practices For Writing Perfect eLearning Scripts

From graphic designer to marketing expert, eLearning professionals play plenty of roles during the course of their career. One of the job titles at the top of that list is "eLearning scriptwriter". In this article, I'll share 7 best practices for writing top-notch eLearning scripts for your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

May 29, 2016

The Battle Of Multiple Learning Management Systems: A Learning Application Developer’s View On LTI

This article will address the issue of multiple Learning Management Systems discussing some of the history, effects, challenges, and current usages of the LTI Protocol by IMS Global.

by Dov Friedman

Virtual Classroom

May 29, 2016

Leadership In Online Classrooms: In eLearning, Everyone Is A Leader

It is important for both students and teachers to develop and practice leadership in online classrooms to make eLearning environments rewarding and effective. This article will consider some of the key ways this can be achieved.

by Edgar Wilson

eLearning Design and Development

May 29, 2016

eLearning: A 30-Second Strategy For Student And Instructor Productivity

eLearning presents challenges for both learners and instructors. Here is a 30-second strategy for improving student and instructor productivity.

by Elaina Meiser

eLearning Design and Development

May 28, 2016

7 Tips To Engage Tech-Newbies In eLearning

Not every member of your audience feels right at home with technology. In fact, there are some who may be new to the world of smartphones, tablets, and laptops. In this article, I'll share 7 tips to design eLearning courses for tech-newbies.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Project Management

May 28, 2016

Team Building: 8 Fundamentals, 6 Best Practices

Teamwork by its very nature is a highly leveraged activity: People from diverse backgrounds contributing their skills and knowledge whilst working towards a common goal. The rules, fundamentals, and best practices for successful team building do not change whether the people are in the same room or scattered across the globe.

by Alex Terego