Articles

Learning Management Systems

February 29, 2016

TalentLMS Features For Organizational Mapping

From a tiny business to a multinational enterprise, organization is a critical function. It makes life easier and allows for controlling important aspects of business. Find out how TalentLMS handles organizational mapping with legendary grace.

by John Laskaris

eLearning Project Management

February 28, 2016

7 Tips To Get The Subject Matter Expert Involved In Your Next Corporate Client Meeting

Subject Matter Experts are essential in the content development process. They help you create top notch online training content, identify the objectives, and ensure that every interactive element is relevant and relatable. However, their skills and extensive knowledge can be useful in a variety of other corporate eLearning situations. In this article, I will share 7 tips to involve a Subject Matter Expert in your corporate client meetings.

by Christopher Pappas

Instructional Design

February 28, 2016

Knowledge Mining: Instructional Designers Note That Data Is Not Knowledge, Just As Crude Oil Is Not Rocket Fuel

Today’s employees are knowledge miners. Because data are just that – data. Data has no intrinsic meaning or usefulness. Like buried coal or oil, it is inert; it is static, useless to us. It does, however, have enormous potential. In fact it has incalculable possibilities. And that is where Instructional Designers can play a crucial role. Let me explain.

by Alex Terego

eLearning For Kids

February 28, 2016

10 Factors That Make eLearning The Future Of American Education

Technology has a massive sway over present educational trends with eLearning having the lion’s share in the scenario. Students of future America are sure to be tech savvy in their learning methods with more technological competence in educational and career prospects. Factors like increased computer applications, ease of learning, growth of MOOCs, productive learning atmosphere, and more employability chances attribute to eLearning being the future of American education.

by Chandan Singh Dev

Corporate eLearning

February 27, 2016

6 Tips To Develop Competency-Based Online Training

Increasing proficiency and productivity is the primary goal of a competency-based online training initiative. But how can you integrate this approach into your online training strategy without completing overhauling your current online training program? In this article, I'll highlight 6 tips to develop a competency-based online training course.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

February 27, 2016

How Mature Is Your Customer Training?

Here is a simple way to know where you are exactly regarding your customer training.

by Gilles Mattelin (Hiring)

Game-Based Learning

February 27, 2016

Gamifying Instructional Design With Learning Battle Cards

Gamification has always been in, but there was no one to call it the name it now boasts. Games engage our attention; make us feel a bit like kids. Even “serious” games drive us to compete with one another. Same thing with Learning Battle Cards, which are currently being launched globally.

by Piotr Peszko

Educational Technology

February 27, 2016

7 eLearning Games And Apps That Make Students Think Out Of The Box

When somebody mentions educational games and eLearning software, most people envision games and apps geared towards preschoolers and primary school students. Here are 7 eLearning games and apps that appeal to students and make them think out of the box.

by John Unger

eLearning Design and Development

February 26, 2016

Visual Notes In eLearning: 6 Tips To Enhance Your Online Learners' Experience

If our brains process information more effectively when it’s in a visual format, how can we apply this powerful cognitive principle to notetaking, so that our eLearning audience can absorb and retain the key takeaways? In this article, I’ll explore 6 ways to use visual notes in your eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

February 26, 2016

The Learner Centered Approach: Moving From The Master’s Voice To The People’s Voice

The verdict is in and more proof is coming in to support it: The world of learning is shifting from a top-down paradigm (that of a mostly instructor-led/face-to-face and formal type of learning) to a not-only-more-informal and online one, but to a mostly digital, learner centered learning and employee-driven one.

by Elias Parlavantzas

Educational Technology

February 26, 2016

Integrating Technology In The Classroom: 24 EdTech Tools And 5 Benefits Of Educational Technology Integration

When the topic “Integrating technology in the classroom” comes up, the image that comes to mind is the use of computers in the classroom. However, this is not the case.

by Sarah Smith

Corporate eLearning

February 26, 2016

Embracing A Fluidic Workforce By 2020: The CLOs' Challenge

CLO teams are once again pressed to prepare a workforce that extends beyond the employees: Moving from a structured, rigid personnel to a highly networked, fluidic workforce.

by Isha G