Articles

Instructional Design

March 9, 2016

For Instructional Designers: Socratic Inquiry Version 2.0.

Sometimes the best way to make a point is by storytelling. This story is mine. And it is true. And I’m happy it happened to me. It should happen to everybody, and it doesn’t; and it’s my mission to remedy that. Here is some insight into developing critical thinking through Socratic Inquiry and why Instructional Designers should pay attention to such an approach.

by Alex Terego

eLearning Project Management

March 9, 2016

Agile Release Planning: Considerations

Being a product manager is not an easy task. I manage an eLearning product at Magic Software Inc. and I typically follow Agile’s Scrum model for the development process. Trust me, after every release I ask only one question to myself: What more could I have done to make this release a more success? Here are some considerations on agile release planning.

by Akhil Mittal

Educational Technology

March 9, 2016

Technology, Programming, And Robotics For Kids In Spain

Technology, programming, and robotics for kids is part of the official curriculum in Spain since the 2015-2016 school year. This article describes how this subject is being covered in public and private schools.

by Leticia Lafuente López

Instructional Design

March 8, 2016

eBook Release: 10 Practical Principles For Creating Impactful eLearning

These 10 principles provide obtainable guidance for Instructional Designers of eLearning who are constantly challenged with designing impactful eLearning that breaks the boring mold and deliver real-world, authentic, and engaging experiences for learners.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Market

March 8, 2016

Copyright, eLearning, And Creativity

Copyright has been an engine for creativity for more than three centuries. Its history is one of continuous evolution in the face of technological change. In today's global environment, eLearning practitioners have unprecedented opportunities to disseminate their creative works and products to a worldwide audience. At the same time, they face daunting challenges as to what materials are protected legally and what kinds can potentially open them up to legal risk. As engagement in eLearning continues to grow, a workable understanding of local and international copyright issues especially regarding its protection and encouragement is essential.

by Jasmine Renner

eLearning Market

March 8, 2016

4 Pros And Cons Of Outsourcing eLearning Development

With the demand for online training increasing, outsourcing eLearning development can offer significant benefits for your organization. Because producing eLearning involves balancing key variables including time, cost, and quality, outsourcing development to the right vendor can help you achieve an equation that delivers a quality product while increasing your ROI.

by Fionnuala Courtney

eLearning Authoring Tools

March 8, 2016

What Are The Benefits Of Serious Game Development? Featuring 4 Killer Examples

Serious game development is growing. Military, corporate, education, and health care organizations from around the world are enjoying the positive effects that serious game development have had on their organization’s learning needs. Even though this is a matter of fact, some of them are still not confident about this new eLearning trend. If you still have doubts about serious games efficiency in eLearning, you should keep reading.

by Yann Teyssier

Training Needs Analysis

March 7, 2016

Conducting A Successful Task Analysis: 6 Benefits You Cannot Overlook

The first step in conducting a successful task analysis is identifying the skills and steps involved in every single process related to employees performance. In this article, I will discuss the 6 benefits of conducting an in depth task analysis before designing your online training program.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

March 7, 2016

KCA: A Simplified Training Strategy For Learning And Development

Do you have a small training team? Is that team comprised of former Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) without adult learning background? How can you get them to apply adult learning concepts without having any formal education in the subject? Knowledge, Context and Application (KCA) is a simplified training strategy for Learning and Development that helps develop Subject Matter Experts into effective trainers.

by Alexander Salas, CPLP

Microlearning

March 7, 2016

3 Reasons Modern Learners Want Bite-Sized Online Training

Bite-sized online training is gaining in popularity with modern learners; here are 3 reasons they want bite-sized online training that is less than 10 minutes long.

by Steve Penfold

Learning Management Systems

March 7, 2016

Communications And The LMS: The Case Of TalentLMS

We live in an era when communication reigns supreme and is not a software benefit, but rather a given. Find out how TalentLMS handles internal and external, targeted and general communication with ease and style.

by John Laskaris

Instructional Design

March 6, 2016

5 Tips To Integrate Anchored Instruction In eLearning

Anchored Instruction in eLearning gives eLearning professionals the opportunity not only to spark online discussions and introduce the topic, but also to explore the subject matter at length by combining face-to-face instruction and collaborative eLearning activities. In this article, I will discuss the basics of Anchored Instruction in eLearning, and I'll offer 5 tips on how to use it in your eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas