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Instructional Design

November 14, 2016

Instructional Design And Learning Styles

Though there may be skeptics who do not believe in different learning styles, it pays for training designers to apply multiple modalities of learning based on the learning content. Let us talk about Instructional Design and learning styles.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

eLearning Design and Development

November 13, 2016

5 Instances To Consider Offering Test-Out eLearning Assessments

Is every online learner going to benefit from your eLearning course? Or are there some who already know the topic inside and out? In this article, I'll highlight 5 instances when you may need to include test-out eLearning assessments. I will also give you 2 extra tips on how to integrate test-out eLearning assessments into your eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Event Marketing

November 13, 2016

7 Convincing Reasons Why You Should Promote eLearning Events

Is promoting your eLearning event really worth the time and investment? Are online marketing techniques truly effective? In this article, I'll highlight the top 7 benefits of promoting eLearning events.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

November 13, 2016

How To Motivate Students Online: What Works And What Doesn’t

How can we get each of our students to take their transformation or education into their own hands? Here is how to motivate students online and get them fired up about the subject matter.

by Daphne Stanford

Mobile Learning

November 13, 2016

5 Ways Mobile Devices Make Classroom Training More Effective

We have got so used to mobile devices being a part of our lives, leveraging their power in classroom training can serve to be highly advantageous. This article highlights 5 simple yet powerful ways in which mobile devices can make your existing classroom training more effective.

by Bhaswati Bhattacharyya

eLearning Design and Development

November 12, 2016

11 Inspirational Quotes That Can Help You Achieve eLearning Success

Do you need a spark of inspiration to get through a difficult eLearning project? Are you looking for a motivational boost? In this article, I'll share 11 inspirational quotes from notable leaders, authors, and eLearning professionals to help you achieve eLearning success. 

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

November 12, 2016

3 Ways To Improve Your Sales Staff Performance With eLearning

Continued education and training for personnel are important in the success of a business, and that has never been more important than today since technology is growing at such accelerated rates. Here are a few ways in which eLearning can help you improve your sales staff performance.

by Scott Cooper

Instructional Design

November 12, 2016

An Outline For Creating An Instructional Design Document

In order to build anything, we need a “blueprint” – a document that acts as a framework for the project; the same applies to eLearning. Before we start developing an eLearning course, we need to create a blueprint and that is called Instructional Design Document.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

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 works like a complex computer, turning raw data into thoughts, memories, and ideas. However, it has its limits, and Instructional Designers need to understand these limits to create effective eLearning courses. This article will explain how the brain functions, including its basic biological processes and memory skills. I will also share three tips to help you design eLearning courses that improve knowledge absorption and understanding.

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