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Game-Based Learning

July 11, 2016

11 Ways To Use Puzzle Games In Online Training

Who can resist a good puzzle game? Collecting the pieces, solving the riddles, and making our way through the maze allows us to indulge our curiosity and stretch our mental muscles. In this article, I’ll share 11 ways that you can use puzzles games in your online training deliverable to improve knowledge retention and employee engagement.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

July 11, 2016

It Just Works, Part 3: Zapier Integration In TalentLMS

This series is getting better with each episode, isn't it? In this installment of "Game Of Integrations" we side with the mighty Zapier, a powerful integration meta-service that grants access to thousands of other services and the corresponding integrations. Here is an exploration of the countless options of TalentLMS' Zapier Integration.

by Nikos Andriotis

eLearning Authoring Tools

July 11, 2016 | Sponsored

4 Reasons Why You Need To Use Social Polls In Your Online Learning

Are your struggling to keep up communication with learners? Social polls can help you increase collaboration from your learners and boost their critical thinking skills and information retention. Read on to learn why you need to start using social polls in your online learning.

by Steve Penfold

Corporate eLearning

July 10, 2016

Training Design: The Essence Of Creating A Learning Experience

For all industries, in order to create an “experience” for the consumer (of all products and services), organizations are moving towards having the design team be involved right from the conception of the thought around the product/service to the very end. This is also true for training design in the training industry.

by Rahul Agarwal

eLearning Design and Development

July 10, 2016

4 Tips To Prevent Learner Procrastination In eLearning

Some online learners may abide by the old adage: “why put off to tomorrow what you can do today.” However, there are others who always seem to wait until the last second to complete the learning task. In this article, I’ll explore 5 types of procrastinators that every eLearning professional should know about, and I'll share 4 tips for preventing learners' procrastination in your eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Trends

July 10, 2016

Learning Trends In 2016 – Learning Paradigm Shift

Deloitte has published their latest report, Global Human Capital Trends 2016, in which it shared the findings about the main trends in HR, and a whole section of the report is dedicated to the subject of learning. In this article, we aim to summarize the key ideas and trends the report touches upon, as well as the learning paradigm shift it suggests.

by Michael Treser

eLearning Resources

July 9, 2016

Top 9 Sites For FREE eLearning Music And Sound Effects

Have you already created a soundtrack for your upcoming eLearning course? Do your branching scenarios and serious games include realistic sound effects that enhance immersion? If not, then you may want to peruse these top 9 sites for free eLearning music and sound effects.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Market

July 9, 2016

5 Ways To Effectively Promote Your eLearning Course To Your Audience

Offering online courses is a great way to establish your authority and credibility as an information provider. For bloggers and entrepreneurs, eLearning courses could be their ticket to thought leadership. But how can you promote your eLearning course to them?

by Christopher Jan Benitez

eLearning Design and Development

July 9, 2016

Visual Thinking In The Education Sector

I met Rafa Vivas, founder of Visualizamos, in a paper on visual thinking. I wanted an interview with him, focused on the education sector. He invited us to the headquarters of his company.

by Leticia Lafuente López

Corporate eLearning

July 8, 2016

6 Tips To Facilitate Critical Observation Skills In Online Training

You need players on your business team who have a sharp eye for observation. Gathering information is one thing, but being able to dissect and analyze it is an entirely different thing. In this article, I’ll share 6 tips for facilitating critical observation in online training.

by Christopher Pappas

Mobile Learning

July 8, 2016

6 Ways To Enhance The Effectiveness Of Your Mobile Learning Course

A mobile learning strategy will only be successful if it remains effective as time goes on. Here’s how you can enhance the effectiveness of your mobile learning course.

by Suresh Kochattil

eLearning Trends

July 8, 2016

8 Sensational eLearning Trends That Are Revolutionizing The Learning Game

The eLearning trend has caught on fast and has become a “cradle to the grave” pursuit which begins with educational games for toddlers to brain simulating ones for the aged. Know what lies ahead in the eLearning hub and keep yourself updated with these 8 sensational eLearning trends for 2016.

by Emily Connor