Articles

Learning Management Systems

March 16, 2016

How To Use A Demo To Evaluate Online Training Software

Ever wondered about that big "Request a Demo" button you see on Learning Management System vendors' websites? A demo can actually help you to take weeks off the selection process for online training software. Here's how you can use the demo to speed up your organization's decision-making process.

by Brendan Noud

eLearning Authoring Tools

March 16, 2016

eLearning Authoring Tool Costs: 7 Factors To Consider

eLearning authoring tools give eLearning professionals the opportunity to develop eLearning content in a fraction of the time. Even those with no prior graphic design experience can create interactive and immersive multimedia elements and visual learning materials for eLearning. But what is the real price for all of these perks? In this article, I'll explore 7 of the most important factors to consider when calculating eLearning authoring tool costs.

by Christopher Pappas

Training Needs Analysis

March 16, 2016 | Sponsored

4 Steps For A Training Needs Analysis

Is your organization experiencing performance or productivity issues? Perhaps your compliance requirements are not being met. Or maybe your training catalogue has “leaky boat syndrome,” whereby additions are made to plug knowledge holes. However, what you really need to do is stop the water seeping in and give it an overhaul! If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, your organization could benefit from a Training Needs Analysis (TNA). A Training Needs Analysis is a structured process for identifying gaps in employee training and related training needs, usually performed by experienced learning and development consultants.

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

Educational Technology

March 16, 2016

4 Changes That Will Shape The Classroom Of The Future: Making Education Fully Technological

It’s difficult to discuss the classroom of the future, as if it is something that it exists in some faraway time. The truth is, education is changing right now. Technology and expanded knowledge of the learning process have already resulted in a metamorphosis of the classroom and of teaching methods. There will be even more changes in the future.

by Ethan Dunwill

Microlearning

March 15, 2016

Microlearning In Online Training: 5 Advantages And 3 Disadvantages

There are times when "bite-sized" is better, and corporate learners only need small amounts of information to tackle everyday challenges. In this article, I'll explore the 5 advantages and 3 disadvantages of microlearning in online training, which breaks knowledge down into easily digestible units or modules.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

March 15, 2016

Training Evaluation: Measuring What Matters

Is your training evaluation guided by what matters, or by what's easy to measure? In this article, you'll learn about some of the shortcomings of typical training evaluation forms and learn mistakes to avoid.

by Ben Butina, Ph.D.

Instructor-Led Training

March 15, 2016

Blended Learning With eFrontPro: The What, Why, And How

Do you have questions about blended learning? Here is everything you need to know about creating effective blended learning with the eFrontPro LMS.

by John Laskaris

Corporate eLearning

March 15, 2016

Business Simulations: What Are The Benefits?

It is important to have in mind that 80% of acquired knowledge fades away if it is not applied in practice, which means there is a real risk of wasting 80% of learning and training expenses. Is there a way to ensure that the solution is the use of business simulations?

by Anton Makarevich

eLearning Project Management

March 14, 2016

6 Tips To Keep Your eLearning Content Organized And Clutter-Free

Are you guilty of having a cluttered virtual workspace? Does it take you ages to search through your asset library just to find the perfect image, video, or template for eLearning among the mess of folders and files? In this article, I’ll highlight 6 tips and tools to help you manage and organize your eLearning content.

by Christopher Pappas

Instructional Design

March 14, 2016

The Power Of Failure And The Corrective Feedback Paradigm

Can failure be used as a teaching tool in the online learning world? Certainly; in this article I will share how the corrective feedback paradigm, a drill-and-practice approach, can set an effective pattern for the rehearsal of failed problems.

by Carrie Zens

eLearning Authoring Tools

March 14, 2016 | Sponsored

5 Tips To Create Meaningful And Engaging 2D Simulations

Engagement. This is what effective training simulations are all about. The truth is, about 80% of learners are complaining about the lack of interactivity in their learning modules. Consequently, results are going down, training managers are getting frustrated, and the overall skills of the organization are not increasing. In this article, we are going to solve this problem, by showing you how to create meaningful and engaging 2D simulations.

by Yann Teyssier

eLearning Infographics

March 13, 2016

The 7 Top Benefits Of Using Infographics In Online Training

Infographics are used in a variety of different ways, from illustrating important trends to raising awareness for charitable causes. However, they can also be a practical and powerful tool in online training. In this article, I'll highlight 7 of the most notable benefits of using infographics in your online training program.

by Christopher Pappas