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Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

August 7, 2016

8 Ways To Facilitate Meaningful Online Discussions In eLearning

Striking up an online discussion can be tricky when you’re half a world away. Thankfully, eLearning can break down the barriers and remove geographical limitations that stand in the way. In this article, I’ll highlight 8 techniques to facilitate meaningful online discussions in your eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

August 7, 2016

12 Elements Of A Winning Employee Training Manual Template

A good employee training manual template will be a great resource to your company; like an oil well that never runs dry, your company can utilize it for years and years in different forms and functions. It's worth spending the time to get it right.

by Boaz Amidor

Learning Management Systems

August 7, 2016

5 Tips For An Effective Learning Management System Migration

Whether your Learning Management System (LMS) is outdated, or your company needs the newest version of the program, at some point in a professional career a transition to a new Learning Management System can be expected. To make sure the Learning Management System migration is seamless and productive, it is important to identify several key pieces before the transition.

by Erica Lasola-Caramol

Instructional Design

August 6, 2016

7 Tips To Apply The Generative Learning Theory In Corporate eLearning

Are you offering your employees a meaningful corporate eLearning experience, in the truest sense of the word? The human mind must be able to form a connection between new concepts and preexisting schemas in order to enhance knowledge retention. In this article, I’ll share 7 tips for using the Generative Learning Theory to facilitate meaning construction in corporate eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

August 6, 2016

6 Reasons Why Storyboards In eLearning Are So Powerful

In this article, we take a look at some of the key advantages gained by including storyboards in eLearning content creation, from both a learning and business perspective.

by Chris Hodgson

Corporate eLearning

August 6, 2016

3 Strategies To Keep Tech-Hungry Millennials Happy In The Workplace

Millennials have grown up in a world thriving on innovation and technological advancements. They are always ready for change and are demanding more of it from employers. Here are some of the key factors that help key tech-hungry Millennials happy at work.

by Roz Bahrami

Instructional Design

August 5, 2016

Swiss Cheese Learning: Is Your Course Full Of Holes?

In this article, I’ll be talking mostly about Swiss cheese. Well, actually, something I call Swiss Cheese Learning. It’s learning that's full of holes: A traditional approach to learning allows for learners to have fundamental gaps in knowledge and skills. It fails to accurately assess learning before allowing learners to move on. So, how can Mastery overcome this?

by Anna Sabramowicz

Corporate eLearning

August 5, 2016

7 Ways To Gauge The Readiness Of Corporate Learners

You're ready to roll out your online training program and boost the productivity of your team. Can you say the same for your employees? In this article, I'll share 7 ways to gauge the readiness of your corporate learners.

by Christopher Pappas

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

August 5, 2016

Top 4 Reasons Your Workplace Needs Social And Collaborative Learning Technologies

Enterprise social networks are the workhorses behind social and collaborative learning in the workplace. While many companies feel that the concepts of social and work are at odds, maybe it's time to read this article (or get your boss to!)

by Kali Blunt

eLearning Design and Development

August 5, 2016

10 Top Tips For Interactive Video

Interactive video is more popular than ever, but how can you use it effectively in eLearning? Despite its growing reputation in training, interactive video is still seen as a gimmick by some. But when it’s done well, the advantages and benefits for learners are clear.

by Alan Bourne

Instructional Design

August 4, 2016

7 Ways To Present Course Objectives In An Engaging Way

In this article, I would cover multiple interesting ways of presenting course objectives that Instructional Designers or course developers need to consider when ideating online courses. Know some interesting ways of presenting course objectives that can engage learners right at the onset.

by Janhavi Padture

Learning Management Systems

August 4, 2016

Top 5 LMS Mistakes To Avoid When Selecting A New Learning Management System

Your Learning Management System is an investment. Even if you’re using a free open-source LMS solution, you still need to devote time and resources to mastering the tool. Thus, you must choose wisely. In this article, I’ll highlight the top 5 LMS mistakes to avoid when selecting your new LMS platform.

by Christopher Pappas