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eLearning Design and Development

January 13, 2016

5 Tips For Effective Distance Learning With Adult Learners

Distance learning is transforming the educational experience of students worldwide. Adult learners that are pursuing a high school diploma equivalency can benefit from online instructional models. This article will focus on tips and strategies for engaging, retaining, and helping adult learners succeed in an eLearning setting.

by Joey Lehrman

Corporate eLearning

January 12, 2016

6 Online Training Mistakes That Drive Corporate Learners Crazy

Ready to turn your online training course into an effective, enlightening, and engaging online training experience? Looking for ways to draw in your corporate audience and give them all the online tools they need to succeed? If so, read this article to avoid the 6 top online training mistakes that drive corporate learners absolutely crazy.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Authoring Tools

January 12, 2016

ITyStudio: A Game-Based Learning Platform To Create eLearning Games

When speaking to our leads, we often hear the same painful problem from Training Managers: «Only 10% of our workforce completed the training they are supposed to take on the Learning Management System». Then, they all pretty much have the same explanations: «The completion is low because the content is not engaging». Consequently, they are all coming to us, like a starving crowd, begging for a game-based learning platform that could fix their problem. However, even if there are some game-based learning platforms out there, they remain tools. There is no «easy button», and a game-based learning platform is not a cure-all for boring content or bad learning design.

by Yann Teyssier

eLearning Trends

January 12, 2016

The 4 Hottest eLearning Trends For 2016

With 2016 upon us, we now have a firm footing into the 21st century. Although we’re not quite at the Johnny Five stage yet (the robot demonstrated the ability to scan and instantly assimilate information in the 1986 movie, Short Circuit), technology is starting to revolutionize the learning landscape. In this article I will share the 4 hottest eLearning trends for 2016.

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

Mobile Learning

January 11, 2016

6 Mobile Learning Trends For 2016

Looking for ways to keep your mobile learning course modern and memorable? Based on a report released by Towards Maturity, roughly 47% of organizations are now using mobile devices for their online training needs [1] and that number is sure to grow. Read up on these top 6 mobile learning trends that are on the rise in 2016.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

January 11, 2016

Migration From Flash To HTML5 - Warning: You May Be Losing Money

If you are reading this, you have decided to adopt mLearning or mobile learning and are evaluating an efficient way to migrate your legacy Flash content to HTML5. Your objective is to provide enhanced flexibility and a better learning experience to your learners. However, there are several issues that you must be aware of as you move forward with migration from Flash to HTML5. Otherwise, you may be losing money in the process and might not meet the required ROI on your investment.

by Asha Pandey

Mobile Learning

January 11, 2016

How Snapchat Is Changing Corporate Learning

Snapchat is the rage among young professionals. So, what do you need to know about it and how it is going to impact corporate learning?

by John Eades

eLearning Project Management

January 10, 2016

7 Tips For Getting Off To A Great Start With Your Subject Matter Expert

As the famous blue jean business mogul, Levi Strauss, once said: "An expert knows all the answers - if you ask the right questions". A Subject Matter Expert is a key member of your eLearning team, but only if you know how to get off to a great start and make the most of your collaboration. In this article, I'll share 7 tips that can put you on the path to a winning eLearning partnership with your Subject Matter Expert (SME).

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

January 10, 2016

eLearning Platforms: 4 Things To Forget In 2016

Presenting educational and training material on new or updated eLearning platforms is often a scary proposition. But it doesn’t have to be. Today’s technology gets the headaches out of the way and allows the teachers to teach and the learners to learn. Fast.

by Travis Henry

eLearning Design and Development

January 9, 2016

7 Tips To Create An Effective Constructive Feedback System For eLearning

Feedback is a powerful tool in the eLearning industry. This is primarily because it gives eLearning professionals a peek into the minds of their audience, and offers learners the opportunity to improve their behaviors. In this article, I’ll share 7 tips that can help you create a successful feedback system for your eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Trends

January 9, 2016

A Sneak Peek Inside The 2016 Learning And Development Community

It’s that time of year again! Learning and Development leaders are reflecting on what went well and what didn’t go so well to create a more effective plan for the coming year. With L&D adapting to continuous technology advances, leaders in the space need to have a good understanding of where the industry is going.

by Andrew Fayad

eLearning Design and Development

January 8, 2016

7 Benefits Of eLearning For Charities: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

eLearning is often associated with the private education and corporate training sectors. However, it can also be an invaluable tool in the hands of charitable organizations. In this article, I’ll delve into the benefits of eLearning for charities.

by Christopher Pappas