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eLearning Authoring Tools

July 4, 2016

Flash-Based eLearning: Why Learning Needs To Stop Using Flash, Immediately

Google's recent move to stop support for Flash in its Chrome web browser (by the end of 2016) is the last straw for the once popular platform. Let's explore why learning teams are moving away from Flash, and consider what might happen to your existing Flash-based eLearning content.

by Steve Penfold

eLearning Design and Development

July 3, 2016

6 Things You Must Do AFTER Deploying eLearning

You’ve worked tirelessly to create a stellar online course for your learners, but there are a number of items that you still need to add to your to-do list. In this article I’ll share 6 things that you MUST do after deploying eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

July 3, 2016

5 Ways Digital Technology Is Impacting Employee Engagement

The digital age is here. Companies and organizations must embrace modern tools and tech in order to provide employees with the right resources they trust to ensure success. Here are a few of the ways digital technology is reshaping employee engagement.

by Blake Beus

eLearning Market

July 3, 2016

5 Questions You Need To Ask BEFORE Writing Your Online Training Press Release

Writing an effective online training press release can prove to be a challenging task, particularly if you've never crafted one before. Fortunately, there are a few key questions that you can ask beforehand in order to appeal to your target audience and gain the most exposure from your online training press release.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

July 2, 2016

7 Best Practices To Produce eLearning Podcasts

Podcasts are entertaining, mobile-friendly, and easily digestible. When learners need a quick dose of information, they just slide on their headphones and press play. In this article, I’ll discuss the 7 best practices for creating eLearning podcasts that make the perfect addition to any eLearning strategy.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Challenges

July 2, 2016

4 Troubleshooting Tips For The Learning Management System Administrator

Who’s watching your Learning Management System (LMS)? Typically a Learning Management System administrator is in charge of supporting your Learning Management System. If these tips are in place and commonly shared, your organization will be more efficient in Learning Management System operations, which translated means saved time and money.

by David Ealy, Ed.D., PMP

Corporate eLearning

July 2, 2016

Usability And User Experience In Training

It is not difficult to find entities that invest budget, resources, and equipment in the digitization of training content, with results that are far below the expected return on investment. Experts say that the contents are correct and adequate; programmers have achieved a robust and secure platform, and tutors do a proactive monitoring of students. However, there is something that still does not work, and users do not come to the platform to complete their training. What problems might be taking place? It is likely that usability and user experience on the platform and online courses are not appropriate to the needs, expectations, and knowledge of the user.

by Leticia Lafuente López

eLearning For Kids

July 2, 2016

K12 Computer Science: Coding Starts From Your Imagination

School-based computer science is often non-existent or fails to engage students. However, people who earn a living in computer science argue that imagination and creativity ignited their interest in coding. This article highlights ways to engage students and foster creativity in the K12 Computer Science (CS) classroom.

by Jason Rukman

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

July 1, 2016

Why Build Personal Learning Networks

In this era of constant flux and uber connectivity, one way we can remain relevant as individuals and as organizations is to make continuous learning a part of our DNA. An effective way to achieve this is taking onus of our personal development by building Personal Learning Networks (PLNs).

by Sahana Chattopadhyay

Instructional Design

July 1, 2016

6 Tips To Use The Schema Theory In eLearning

The human mind is more than just soft tissue and synapses. It is a complex organ that allows us to comprehend the world around us and achieve our full potential, none of which is possible without mental schema. In this article, I'll highlight 6 tips to apply the Schema Theory in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Benefits

July 1, 2016

How A Learning Management System Benefits Your Organization

Here is an exploration of the role of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) and how a Learning Management System benefits any organization.

by Sophie Chaffe

eLearning Design and Development

July 1, 2016

5 Skills That Online Teachers Are Constantly Developing

Online teachers are often too busy juggling a heavy workload to notice an important fact - we may be teachers, but we're students, too! Online teaching improves your existing skills and helps you develop new ones (whether you realize it or not). Here are 5 skills you’ll probably refine today.

by Dr. Liz Hardy