Articles

Game-Based Learning

February 4, 2016

Interactive Notifications Ignite Your Learning

Are you looking to take your gamification to the next level? Learning how interactive notifications can support your learning will help to drive your users’ engagement.

by Scott Cooper

Online Courses (MOOC)

February 4, 2016

4 Ways To Turn Online Learning Weaknesses Into Strengths

Online courses are an attractive way to go to school as they offer flexibility with work and home schedules. However, there are certain drawbacks that online classes have that traditional classrooms do not. This article explains four online learning weaknesses and the ways to turn them into an advantage.

by Justin Mills

Educational Technology

February 4, 2016

Educational Legislation Guide To ICT Suppliers In Spain

This article describes the Educational Legislation for ICT providers who are willing to offer ICT products and services in public schools in Spain.

by Leticia Lafuente López

Instructional Design

February 3, 2016

The Attribution Theory In eLearning: Types, Dimensions And Stages

The Attribution Theory relies heavily on cause and effect, motivation, and human behavior. In this article, I'll explore how these 3 elements combine to create a potent eLearning mix by highlighting the types, dimensions, and key stages that the Attribution Theory can applied in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

Custom eLearning

February 3, 2016

6 Major Advantages Of Custom eLearning For Corporate Training

Providing your employees with effective eLearning is a lot like shopping for clothing; a one-size-fits-all approach does not usually cut it. While pre-built, off-the-shelf products can be initially cheaper to purchase, they might not result in the greatest ROI or offer the best fit for the specific skills and knowledge required by your organization. Here are 6 advantages custom eLearning development can bring to your company.

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

eLearning Design and Development

February 3, 2016

5 Tips To Create Your First eCourse Like A Pro

Developing an eCourse on any topic or in any subject field requires many of the same things as developing a regular course; it is only the delivery that changes. Keep that in mind as your look at the following 5 tips for creating your eCourse like a pro.

by Julie Ellis

Corporate eLearning

February 3, 2016

Why Micro Learning Is The Future Of Training In The Workplace

How do you get your news these days? If you get the paper off of the driveway every morning and read it with your coffee, you are in a small minority. You may catch the early morning news on TV while you get dressed; you may get some news tidbits on the radio while you drive to work; or you may, like a growing majority, turn to the internet for short snippets of news, using your smartphone or tablet. This is an example of micro learning, and we engage in it every day.

by Laura Callisen

eLearning Design and Development

February 2, 2016

7 Tips To Use Visual Metaphors In eLearning

Metaphors are a powerful tool all on their own. However, adding visuals into the mix can make them an amazing eLearning resource. In this article, I will share 7 tips on how to use visual metaphors in eLearning, regardless of your subject matter or target audience.

by Christopher Pappas

Mobile Learning

February 2, 2016

5 Key Holistic Principles For Performance Support Applications

If you are new to designing for mobile and wearable performance support applications, adopting a holistic perspective can help guide your activities. A holistic perspective will focus on the user experience and help you see what a user will try to accomplish with your tool. Considering and using holistic guidelines can help you answer the fundamental “Can I” versus “Should I” design dilemmas.

by Steven Loomis

Learning Management Systems

February 2, 2016

Support And The LMS: The Case Of TalentLMS

There are many things that can make a piece of software stand out, and some of these aren’t measurable or easy to prove. But they truly do make a world of difference and are the reason that users stay with a product for years. Support is one of these features, or more accurately, a guiding philosophy.

by John Laskaris

eLearning Challenges

February 1, 2016

Straight Out Of Davos: An Instructional Designers’ Challenge

Davos? Why would events in Davos be of interest to Instructional Designers?

by Alex Terego

Instructional Design

February 1, 2016

5 Instructional Design Trends That Shaped Our Adult Learning Universe: Reflections From Obsidian Learning

As learning professionals, we often think of the types of learning that best fit different learning styles. One of these is reflective learning. Reflective learning is a way of allowing students to step back from their learning experience, reflect on it, think critically about it, and improve their future performance. So, at the crossroads between the years, I started reflecting on the lessons I learned in 2015, the experiences I had, and the wishes and expectations I have for 2016. On a personal level, I like doing a “year in review”. It gives me perspective and helps me set my goals. Why not professionally as well, then? So, what trends influenced our adult learning universe in 2015?

by Monica Savage