Articles

Simulation and Scenario-Based Learning

April 4, 2016

3 Savvy eLearning Scenario Treatments

Here are 3 eLearning scenario treatments that help you bring online content to life. 

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

April 4, 2016

Why You Should Adopt Social Learning

It is exciting to be part of the new era in corporate learning that leverages on social and collaborative learning. Today, social learning is more than a buzz and is increasingly used by forward thinking organizations to foster collaborative learning and more significantly its application on the job. While there will be a continued need for formal training that meets specific learning outcomes, there is a clear need to create platforms for informal or social learning where learners can network, share, collaborate, and exchange ideas on problem-solving. Here is why you should adopt social learning, from both learners' and businesses' perspectives.

by Asha Pandey

eLearning Press Release

April 3, 2016

eBook Release: The Definitive Guide To eLearning Press Releases

Distributing an eLearning press release can be one of the most effective marketing moves your organization can ever make; as long as it is well written and focuses on intriguing, inspiring, and enlightening its readers. But how you can do this if you have never written an eLearning press release before? Also, how can you make sure that your eLearning press release gets maximum exposure in order to achieve its objectives? Here is why the variety of tips and techniques you will find in the eBook: The Definitive Guide To eLearning Press Releases will help you craft your eLearning press release in order to significantly enhance your brand image and increase your sales.

by Christopher Pappas

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

April 3, 2016

7 Tips To Support Online Learning Communities

Online learning communities have the ability to connect your learners and make them feel like they are part of an effective peer network. In this article, I will share 7 tips to support online learning communities, so that you can give your learners the structure, support, and inspiration they need to improve their performance.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Challenges

April 3, 2016

4 eLearning Disconnects Within Higher Education Institutions

Higher education faces a number of challenges which need to be addressed in order to enhance prestige and market share. The prospect of providing online education is becoming increasingly appealing to institutions that wish to expand their offerings; however, such undertakings should not be thought of lightly. Especially since higher education institutions face a number of fundamental disconnects that make this prospect difficult, if not impossible.

by Arthu Schneider

eLearning Design and Development

April 3, 2016

Why Meaningful Online Feedback Is Important

Meaningful online feedback is critical to all learning environments. In online learning, feedback occurs between the learner and instructor in various ways. Methods of communication in eLearning include verbal and written electronic exchanges called commuter-mediated communication, such as through Skype or email.  Instructor feedback provides learners with critical information about meeting course goals and performance expectations.

by Michael Higley

eLearning Market

April 2, 2016

The Top 5 Habits Of Highly Successful eLearning Freelancers

eLearning freelancing isn’t the easiest career path, but it can be one of the most rewarding. To ensure that you achieve success as an eLearning freelancer, it’s wise to take a closer look at others who have accomplished the same and follow suit. In this article, I’ll highlight the top 5 habits that you may want to pick up or fine tune to become the best at what you do.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

April 2, 2016

A New Wave Of Learning Management Systems

In the past, almost every eLearning project had to start with the selection, implementation, and customization of Learning Management Systems (LMSs). This made eLearning unattainable for small businesses and, especially, individuals. With a new breed of course publishing platforms, this is about to change.

by Gerfried Reis

eLearning Design and Development

April 2, 2016

11 Ways To Use High-Tech Visuals To Make Your Speeches And Presentations Rock

High-tech visuals have revolutionized the way that we can deliver great content to audiences. Here are a few of the options you have as you consider creating visuals for your speech/presentation.

by Diana Beyer

Corporate eLearning

April 1, 2016

Applying The Path-Goal Theory In Leadership Online Training Courses

Your supervisors, managers, and department heads are the cornerstones of your organization. They provide support and guidance for your staff and ensure that their performance is on-point. The million dollar question is: Are you offering them the support and guidance they need through your online training program? In this article, I'll discuss how to apply the path-goal theory in your leadership online training initiatives by discussing leadership roles, types, and variables.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

April 1, 2016

10 Cloud-Based Learning Management Systems For Small Business Training

In the past, employee training necessitated the hiring of training experts to deliver face-to-face seminars, which proved to be costly, especially for small businesses. Furthermore, employees involved in training must be taken away from their assigned jobs, which can lead to disruptions in the services your company provides, which only serves to add to the cost of the training. Here are 10 cloud-based Learning Management Systems that will significantly reduce your small business training’s cost.

by Kate Morrison

eLearning For Kids

April 1, 2016

Gamifying The Classroom: The Little Smart Planet Case

This article describes how the educational platform Little Smart Planet is gamifying different subjects at Primary and Secondary Schools in Spain.

by Leticia Lafuente López