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Educational Technology

May 25, 2016

Creating A Virtual Spanish Language Learning Community: El Tercer Capítulo

We created a virtual Spanish language learning community for public librarians across the state of Indiana. Have you read the first 2 chapters of this adventure learning with librarians? Want to learn how we learned? Ven conmigo! Come with me!

by Emily Schaber

Educational Technology

May 25, 2016

12 Aid Tools For Digital Classrooms

This article is about helpful online tools for digital classrooms that can be brought into the educational process to make it more interactive and integrating both for teachers and students.

by Rachel Bartee

eLearning Trends

May 24, 2016

Brandon Hall Group eLearning Market Trends For 2016: Get More From Your Learning Management System

Cloud-based learning technologies have created a host of opportunities for new learning experiences – so much so that exploring new technology has become the top Learning and Development priority for 2016. Recent data about eLearning market trends from Brandon Hall Group explores how new technologies are top of mind for learning professionals.

by Kelsey Cochran

Instructional Design

May 24, 2016

Learning Is For Everyone: Instructional Design For Accessibility (Free Technical Article!)

As Instructional Designers, we’re always looking for new tools and best practices to deliver value to our learners. One thing some of us forget, though, is the issue of accessibility – are our courses open to all, including people with disabilities? In Learning Is For Everyone: Instructional Design For Accessibility, Obsidian Learning examines several issues related to accessibility and eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Authoring Tools

May 24, 2016

Top 5 Tips On Enterprise Games That Actually Add Value

Enterprise games are trendy nowadays. Training managers want to make innovative learning simulations. They want their learners to engage in the learning modules. Nevertheless, while enterprise games seem to have all the features required to get great results, this is not always the case.

by Yann Teyssier

Mobile Learning

May 24, 2016

5 Steps To Convert Legacy eLearning Into Modern, Mobile-Friendly Learning

Is your eLearning still stuck in Flash? Can your learners access learning content from their mobile devices? Read on to learn how to convert legacy eLearning into mobile-friendly learning.

by Steve Penfold

eLearning Design and Development

May 23, 2016

7 Tips & Tricks For Repurposing eLearning Content

Searching for new ways to put your old eLearning content to good use? Do you want to reduce your eLearning budget by giving your materials a makeover? In this article, I’ll share 7 tips to help you repurpose your eLearning content for modern learners.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

May 23, 2016

It's All About The Users: User Management In eFrontPro, Part 1

There are many features to look for when evaluating software. Fresh trends you want it to incorporate. And there are basics that need to work, well and robustly. User management is one of those, and eFrontPro has a unique and effective way to handle it, honed over many many versions to perfection.

by John Laskaris

Game-Based Learning

May 23, 2016

5 Things You Should Know About Enterprise Gamification

Gamification in the workplace, or enterprise gamification, has many meanings to many people. This article explains how gamification is used today to drive employee performance, eLearning, or a combination of both.

by Gal Rimon

Corporate eLearning

May 23, 2016 | Sponsored

7 Characteristics Of Learner-Centered eLearning

Creating learner-centered eLearning, that is placing your learners at the center of the training experience, has become essential to ensuring engagement and retention of your learning messages and maximizing the post-training impact.

by Ashley Casey

Instructional Design

May 22, 2016

Creating eLearning In A Functional Context: 4 Rules To Apply

The saying goes that "knowledge is power", but this is only the case if learners know how to apply the information they've collected. In this article, I'll share everything you need to know about Functional Context, including its core interacting components, and 4 rules to help you apply this approach in your Instructional Design for eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Project Management

May 22, 2016

6 Factors To Consider When Estimating eLearning Course Development Time

This article is all about estimating eLearning course development time. There are the some areas I have identified that will help Instructional Designers plan their courses and finish them within the deadlines.

by Mohammad Hassam