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Instructional Design

July 1, 2016

6 Tips To Use The Schema Theory In eLearning

The human mind is more than just soft tissue and synapses. It is a complex organ that allows us to comprehend the world around us and achieve our full potential, none of which is possible without mental schema. In this article, I'll highlight 6 tips to apply the Schema Theory in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Benefits

July 1, 2016

How A Learning Management System Benefits Your Organization

Here is an exploration of the role of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) and how a Learning Management System benefits any organization.

by Sophie Chaffe

eLearning Design and Development

July 1, 2016

5 Skills That Online Teachers Are Constantly Developing

Online teachers are often too busy juggling a heavy workload to notice an important fact - we may be teachers, but we're students, too! Online teaching improves your existing skills and helps you develop new ones (whether you realize it or not). Here are 5 skills you’ll probably refine today.

by Dr. Liz Hardy

eLearning Resources

June 30, 2016

Top 10 Sites For FREE eLearning Stock Photos

Visuals are a key component of your eLearning course design. But what if your eLearning budget doesn't allow for high quality images? In this article, I'll share the top 10 free eLearning stock photo sites that you should check out.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

June 30, 2016

The Hidden Advantages That An LMS Will Bring To Your Business

In this article we explore some of the hidden advantages that a Learning Management System will bring to your business, some of which you may not have considered before.

by Chris Hodgson

eLearning Design and Development

June 30, 2016

5 Best Practices For Producing eLearning For Global Audiences

This article shares the key elements of designing and producing eLearning for global audiences, regardless of industry, geography, or job role.

by Rob Strulowitz

Instructional Design

June 30, 2016

Changing Behavioral Patterns Through Education

Behavioral patterns are useful in everyday lives, but changing them is hard. Let's look at the stages a person passes through when his behavior model changes. This will help to understand the students’ psychology and plan the syllabus in order to reinforce new behavioral patterns in their minds.

by Michael Treser

Corporate eLearning

June 29, 2016

4 Key Insights To Consider When Deploying Learning Technology

A recent study by Brandon Hall Group analysts provides 4 insights into learning technology and how it can be employed to improve Learning and Development.

by Kelsey Cochran

Corporate eLearning

June 29, 2016

5 Ways To Promote Negotiation Skills Through Corporate eLearning

As Carrie Fisher, the Hollywood actress, once said: “Everything is negotiable. Whether or not the negotiation is easy is another thing.” Negotiating is a skill that many people never really develop, despite the fact that it can be used in virtually every aspect of life. One of the most notable uses is on the sales floor. In this article, I’ll highlight 5 ways to promote negotiation skills through corporate eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

June 29, 2016

Why Is Measuring Impact So Tricky For Learning And Development?

Learning and Development (L&D) can no longer afford to say that measuring the impact of learning is too hard. Measuring impact and demonstrating that impact has become a business imperative, and Learning and Development knows it has to deliver.

by Laura Overton, FCIPD, FLPI

eLearning Project Management

June 29, 2016

5 Tips For eLearning Project Management Success Without Sacrificing eLearning Design

eLearning designers need time and freedom to design, but project managers want to closely define project dates and costs. The two do not need to be at odds. Here are some thoughts and tips for successful eLearning project management without sacrificing design.

by Peter Matamala

Educational Technology

June 29, 2016

3 Must-Have Apps And Tools For Your Summer Courses

This article is regarding the use of technology during summer term in school, as well as a few other tips regarding college students and how they can make their summer courses easier on themselves.

by Sandra Rodgers