Articles

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

Corporate eLearning

August 4, 2016

Getting Started With Knowledge Management

In this article you will find a list of basic recommendations that can be used to establish knowledge management in an organization. If your company treats its employees’ expertise with the respect it deserves, you can use the information in this article to preserve it and make it work for you.

by Michael Treser

Corporate eLearning

August 4, 2016

8 Ways To Get Past eLearning Gatekeepers

It's difficult to affect change without support, but how do you get the support? Here are 8 concepts to help get past gatekeepers and get your eLearning project over the line.

by Julian Davis

Learning Management Systems

August 3, 2016

Take It To The Ritz: Rich Content With eFrontPro

What comes to mind when you think "rich"? These days, that might be a touchy subject, but we're thinking something different: Offering rich media in your courses is nearly a given, and the right learning platform can make it a breeze. Let us have a look at creating rich content with eFrontPro.

by Nikos Andriotis

Corporate eLearning

August 3, 2016

6 Tips To Succeed In Online Onboarding Training

Ongoing online training is essential. However, there are few pivotal moments that can make or break a career or an organization’s success. New hire online training is most assuredly one of these moments. In this article, I’ll highlight the 6 crucial components of a successful online onboarding training program.

by Christopher Pappas

Instructional Design

August 3, 2016

eLearning Two Step: An Overview Of Instruction

Online learning has been described as "one step forward for technology and two steps backwards for instruction". This first of two articles provides an eLearning two step overview of different instructional approaches we can use with online learners.

by Mary Burns

Game-Based Learning

August 3, 2016

Is Digital Game-Based Learning The Future Of Learning?

Gaming is an educational tool that some educators insist is beneficial to learning. There are some, however, who do not share the same opinion. This article discusses digital game-based learning, or DGBL, and its merits, including the negatives associated with it.

by Maricel Rivera