Articles

eLearning Challenges

March 11, 2016

5 Tips To Bridge The Technology Gap Faced By Adult Learners

When an adult makes a conscious decision to start studying again, especially after a reasonable time away from learning, chances are they are going to run into some technology challenges they’d never encountered before. Here is how to bridge the technology gap faced by your adult learners.

by Julian Davis

Corporate eLearning

March 11, 2016

Boomerang Employees: Would You Welcome Them?

Although many companies have strict policies against re-hiring employees who left, a growing number of employers are expressing a change of heart and letting these workers, boomerang employees, back into the fold.

by Roz Bahrami

eLearning Software

March 10, 2016

SCORM Vs Tin Can API: What’s The Difference?

Do you understand the difference between the two most popular content standards? In this article, I will outline the key factors that will help you decide which eLearning standard you should invest in: Enter the dilemma SCORM vs Tin Can API.

by Des V. Anderson

eLearning Design and Development

March 10, 2016

5 Hidden Benefits Of Conducting eLearning Audience Research

Discovering online learners' preferences and identifying knowledge gaps are some of the best known benefits of conducting eLearning audience research. However, there are also a variety of other advantages that you may not have even considered. In this article, I'll highlight 5 hidden benefits of researching your target eLearning audience.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Trends

March 10, 2016

5 eLearning Pillars We May Soon Have To Bid Goodbye To

Driven by technology movements like the Cloud, the rise of mobility, Big Data, and Analytics, and also by changing user preferences, the rate of change in the eLearning business is only accelerating. Here are 5 eLearning pillars we may soon abandon.

by Anand Timothy

eLearning Benefits

March 10, 2016

5 Advantages Of Online Learning: Education Without Leaving Home

Although online education has its limitations, there are several advantages of online learning that explain why eLearning may be the greatest revolution in today’s education. Here are 5 of them.

by Stephanie Norman

Corporate eLearning

March 9, 2016

7 Online Training Complaints And How To Avoid Them

Unfortunately, a vast majority of employees dread online training. You may even catch the occasional eye roll, sigh, or look of utter terror when corporate learners find out that an online training session is on the horizon. The good news is that there are ways to remedy the most common 7 online training complaints, which you'll soon discover in this article.

by Christopher Pappas

Instructional Design

March 9, 2016

For Instructional Designers: Socratic Inquiry Version 2.0.

Sometimes the best way to make a point is by storytelling. This story is mine. And it is true. And I’m happy it happened to me. It should happen to everybody, and it doesn’t; and it’s my mission to remedy that. Here is some insight into developing critical thinking through Socratic Inquiry and why Instructional Designers should pay attention to such an approach.

by Alex Terego

eLearning Project Management

March 9, 2016

Agile Release Planning: Considerations

Being a product manager is not an easy task. I manage an eLearning product at Magic Software Inc. and I typically follow Agile’s Scrum model for the development process. Trust me, after every release I ask only one question to myself: What more could I have done to make this release a more success? Here are some considerations on agile release planning.

by Akhil Mittal

Educational Technology

March 9, 2016

Technology, Programming, And Robotics For Kids In Spain

Technology, programming, and robotics for kids is part of the official curriculum in Spain since the 2015-2016 school year. This article describes how this subject is being covered in public and private schools.

by Leticia Lafuente López

Instructional Design

March 8, 2016

eBook Release: 10 Practical Principles For Creating Impactful eLearning

These 10 principles provide obtainable guidance for Instructional Designers of eLearning who are constantly challenged with designing impactful eLearning that breaks the boring mold and deliver real-world, authentic, and engaging experiences for learners.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Market

March 8, 2016

Copyright, eLearning, And Creativity

Copyright has been an engine for creativity for more than three centuries. Its history is one of continuous evolution in the face of technological change. In today's global environment, eLearning practitioners have unprecedented opportunities to disseminate their creative works and products to a worldwide audience. At the same time, they face daunting challenges as to what materials are protected legally and what kinds can potentially open them up to legal risk. As engagement in eLearning continues to grow, a workable understanding of local and international copyright issues especially regarding its protection and encouragement is essential.

by Jasmine Renner