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Educational Technology

December 9, 2015

Periscope For eLearning: Is It Worth The Bother?

With a six-month hoopla around Periscope, this app gained the affection of many educators who started thinking on using Periscope in classrooms. But is everything so trouble-free? What are the advantages and drawbacks of using Periscope for eLearning, and what changes would save this software's reputation for making it #1 app among educators?

by Lesley J. Vos

eLearning Design and Development

December 8, 2015

Visual Thinking In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

How can eLearning professionals create eLearning courses that appeal to our visual nature while still including all of the key subject matter? In this article, I’ll explore the basics, benefits, and uses of visual thinking in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Software

December 8, 2015

Yes We Can: A Tin Can API Primer

This isn’t the first Tin Can API explainer article ever written. But the subject is so important to the future of eLearning that, basically, the more the merrier. If we adopt it, Tin Can API is going to be a genuine game changer, so read on if you’ve heard of it but aren’t quite sure what it is, how it works, and what it can do.

by David Hill

Corporate eLearning

December 8, 2015

Compliance Simplified: Using Creative Instructional Design Approaches To Instill The Spirit Of “Why Comply”

“Compliance” is a buzzword used by governments, regulators, and employers for the process of following rules. Compliance rules are in place either to protect business and markets, or to protect individuals by guiding them on how to follow regulations. However, rules can be misunderstood. Therefore, the challenge shifts to identifying what more must be done to ensure that the employers and the employees do comply with regulations.

by Asha Pandey

eLearning Authoring Tools

December 7, 2015

Articulate Storyline's Mobile Player, Does One Slide Fit All?

Articulate Storyline have recently outlined their plans to release new software, specifically designed to deliver better eLearning content for mobile. But is it fit for purpose, and could it work across multiple devices? Does one slide really fit all?

by Timothy Shelton

eLearning Benefits

December 7, 2015

5 Ways eLearning Benefits Non-Profit Organizations

Technology has seeped in to the development sector and it is helping most far-flung organizations in the sector connect and collaborate more with their peers. Though training budgets are limited, technology-aided learning solutions can be designed as per the needs of the Development sector to reap a number of evident, short term benefits, as well as some not-so-evident, long term benefits.

by Heena Nanda

Learning Management Systems

December 7, 2015

Assessments And The LMS: The Case Of TalentLMS

While there are plenty of financial reasons to switch your training over to the cloud, there is one that you may or may not have thought of: how much better you can make it, and how much more your users will appreciate and, I dare say, enjoy it!

by John Laskaris

Learning Culture

December 6, 2015

The "Working Dead" Revive With Learning Culture

The problem of disengaged workers is vital for most organizations. The solution is easier than you can imagine. Consider establishing a learning culture - the perfect tool to make employees productive and engaged.

by Elena Masolova

Corporate eLearning

December 6, 2015 | Sponsored

Gain Competitive Advantage Through Employee Development

This article explores 3 steps to help you create effective training that will improve employee development and help your company increase its profit margins.

by Ashley Casey

eLearning Design and Development

December 5, 2015

Leading Questions In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

Looking for ways to encourage your learners to think outside the box and tackle challenges from a whole new angle? Leading questions have the power to guide your learners’ thought processes so that they can draw their own conclusions. In this article, I’ll highlight 4 different types of leading questions and I’ll give you 5 tips on how to use leading questions in your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

December 5, 2015

4 Tips To Create High Quality Content In eLearning 

This article explores 4 key ways to help you deliver high quality content in eLearning.

by Chris Hodgson

Game-Based Learning

December 4, 2015

7 Tips To Use Puzzle Games In eLearning

Puzzles bring out the curiosity and fascination in all of us, which makes them an ideal match for eLearning experiences. In this article, I’ll share how you can incorporate puzzle games into your eLearning course in order to boost emotional connectivity and engage your audience.

by Christopher Pappas