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eLearning Market

February 12, 2016

EdTech Providers: Guide For Landing A High-Paying Dream Job

Top high-paying edTech providers are in demand for more than just their technical skills. What does it take to reach this level? You must establish a reputation as somebody who can predict upcoming changes in education, business, and technology.

by Leona Henryson

Corporate eLearning

February 11, 2016

6 Tell-Tale Signs That Your Employees Are Ready For Online Training

There are times when corporate learners may be reluctant or wary about the idea of online training. There are instances when employees are ready and willing to get the corporate eLearning show on the road. In this article, I'll highlight the 6 tell-tale signs to look for that indicate your corporate audience are eager and excited for an online training program.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

February 11, 2016

6 Ways To Create Meaningful eLearning Assessments

In this article, PulseLearning shares 6 ways to create meaningful eLearning assessments.

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

eLearning Design and Development

February 11, 2016

How To Teach Online Using Humor: 10 Dos And Don’ts

There’s a right way and a wrong way to use humor when you teach online. Learn how to use this powerful tool to get better results with your online students.

by Dr. Liz Hardy

Learning Management Systems

February 11, 2016

Choosing The Right Learning Management System: Factors And Elements

There are many training platforms in the market. It is very important to choose the right Learning Management System (LMS) for your organization’s learning needs: This article will help to understand the roles of the Learning Management System in the learning environment, how both instructors and learners interact with the system and dive in to how to best select a Learning Management System, best practices for utilizing a Learning Management System for learning, and even a quick overview of some of the industry-leading Learning Management Systems available.

by Soni Amit K

Educational Technology

February 11, 2016

Teacher Experts: 9 EdTech Tools To Help You Succeed

There are so many great edTech tools available online that it can be difficult to sort through them all to find the ones that are worth your time. Instead of spending hours that you wish you could get back, start with this list.

by Jessica Millis

Instructional Design

February 10, 2016

Online Training For The Healthcare Sector: 4 Benefits And 5 Tips For eLearning Professionals

Online training is an effective and cost-efficient resource in any field, but in the hands of health professionals it has the power to save lives and significantly improve quality of care. In this article, I’ll explore 4 benefits that online training can bring to the healthcare sector, and I’ll share 5 tips that can help you take your training strategy online.

by Christopher Pappas

Instructional Design

February 10, 2016

Socrates: The Father Of Instructional Design And Still Pointing The Way

We have all heard the term "Socratic Inquiry". But what does it mean, what does it have to do with Instructional Design, and why is it still relevant today? I think it is safe to assume that answers to these questions only matter to those who are convinced that teaching and learning are important, which is just about everybody, so let me explain.

by Alex Terego

Virtual Classroom

February 10, 2016

Conquering The Isolation Of The Online Classroom

Do you ever feel that you are on an educational island? It’s 4 am, you are answering posts in an online classroom and it feels like you are alone. As the poet John Donne[1] said, “no man is an island”. No student or instructor is either. But what are some tips for making the asynchronous online educational environment into communities of learning?

by Elsie Walker

Learning Management Systems

February 10, 2016

Insights Into The Learning Management Systems Market In Spain

This article describes the Learning Management Systems market in Spain, in the scope of language and music academies.

by Leticia Lafuente López

Learning Psychology

February 9, 2016

How Neuro-Science Drives eLearning Effectiveness And Retention

Over the last several years, I’ve helped many companies evaluate game-based learning and gamification technology solutions. I noticed that vendors are beginning to market how their solutions leverage “brain science”, “neuro-science”, “micro-learning”, and other terms. These are popular buzzwords indeed! The problem is that many solution providers don’t go beyond the use of the buzzword. Where is the substance behind the buzzword in their solution? Let’s provide some substance behind neuro-science as it relates to learning and learners’ retention.

by Bryan Austin

Blended Learning

February 9, 2016

Blended Learning In The Digital Age: Obsidian’s Distributed Learning Model - White Paper

What is "distributed learning"? People in the learning industry often mean different things when they use the term.

by Christopher Pappas