Articles

Instructional Design

August 3, 2016

eLearning Two Step: An Overview Of Instruction

Online learning has been described as "one step forward for technology and two steps backwards for instruction". This first of two articles provides an eLearning two step overview of different instructional approaches we can use with online learners.

by Mary Burns

Game-Based Learning

August 3, 2016

Is Digital Game-Based Learning The Future Of Learning?

Gaming is an educational tool that some educators insist is beneficial to learning. There are some, however, who do not share the same opinion. This article discusses digital game-based learning, or DGBL, and its merits, including the negatives associated with it.

by Maricel Rivera

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

August 2, 2016

The Truth Behind 5 Social Learning Myths

Social learning is a hot eLearning topic as of late, especially since the rise of social media and online forums. But how much do you really know about this collaboration-centric eLearning approach? In this article, I’ll shed light on the truth behind 5 social learning myths.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Authoring Tools

August 2, 2016 | Sponsored

5 Tips To Integrate 3D Educational Games In eLearning

Technical innovations have enable us to design nice 3D educational games, graphics, and environments, but what are the best practices to integrate them in eLearning?

by Yann Teyssier

eLearning Authoring Tools

August 2, 2016

8 Things To Consider When Selecting A Content Authoring Tool

Selecting a content authoring tool that is right for you can help break down barriers and modernize how digital learning is created. Choose your tool well: You’ll save production time and costs, and enable your team to respond swiftly to emerging learner needs.

by Steve Penfold

eLearning Solutions

August 2, 2016

Flash To HTML5 - Essential Toolkit For Successful Migration

Adoption of mLearning or mobile learning triggers the need to plan for migration of your legacy Flash courses to HTML5 so that they can run seamlessly on tablets and smartphones. In this article, I am sharing a toolkit you can use to successfully migrate from Flash to HTML5.

by Asha Pandey

Corporate eLearning

August 1, 2016

6 Steps To Create Interactive Online Training Videos

Interactive online training videos have the power to improve knowledge retention and learner engagement as it is. But you can make them even more powerful by adding hot spots and hyperlinks. In this article, I’ll show you the 6 steps to create amazing interactive videos for your online training course.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

August 1, 2016

Investing In A New Learning Management System In 2016: How Can It Boost User Satisfaction?

In a new study, Brandon Hall Group found organizations are dissatisfied with their learning technology, but investing in a new Learning Management System will boost KPIs to drive performance growth.

by Kelsey Cochran

Corporate eLearning

August 1, 2016

Why User Experience Design Is Important For Training Your Employees

Design and User Experience (UX) are extremely important for employee development. One of the core principles of designing custom eLearning programs for your employees is the user experience. User experience design affects the level of user engagement and the accessibility of the eLearning experience for the user.

by Blake Beus

eLearning Design and Development

August 1, 2016

6 Tips To Design Effective eLearning Simulations

eLearning simulations give your online learners the ability to overcome real-world challenges, hone their skill sets, and explore every step in a process. In this article, I'll share 6 tips to design effective eLearning simulations.

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

Game-Based Learning

July 31, 2016

How Pokémon GO Relates To Gamification In The Workplace

Pokémon GO results in walking and exploring. What can we learn from it about gamification in the workplace?

by Gal Rimon

eLearning Design and Development

July 31, 2016

7 Tips And Tricks To Use eBooks In eLearning

Marketing experts have been using eBooks to promote their products and services for years. But these digital resources can also be used to enrich your eLearning experiences. In this article, I’ll highlight 7 tips and tricks for using eBooks in your eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas