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Game-Based Learning

February 27, 2016

Gamifying Instructional Design With Learning Battle Cards

Gamification has always been in, but there was no one to call it the name it now boasts. Games engage our attention; make us feel a bit like kids. Even “serious” games drive us to compete with one another. Same thing with Learning Battle Cards, which are currently being launched globally.

by Piotr Peszko

Educational Technology

February 27, 2016

7 eLearning Games And Apps That Make Students Think Out Of The Box

When somebody mentions educational games and eLearning software, most people envision games and apps geared towards preschoolers and primary school students. Here are 7 eLearning games and apps that appeal to students and make them think out of the box.

by John Unger

eLearning Design and Development

February 26, 2016

Visual Notes In eLearning: 6 Tips To Enhance Your Online Learners' Experience

If our brains process information more effectively when it’s in a visual format, how can we apply this powerful cognitive principle to notetaking, so that our eLearning audience can absorb and retain the key takeaways? In this article, I’ll explore 6 ways to use visual notes in your eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

February 26, 2016

The Learner Centered Approach: Moving From The Master’s Voice To The People’s Voice

The verdict is in and more proof is coming in to support it: The world of learning is shifting from a top-down paradigm (that of a mostly instructor-led/face-to-face and formal type of learning) to a not-only-more-informal and online one, but to a mostly digital, learner centered learning and employee-driven one.

by Elias Parlavantzas

Educational Technology

February 26, 2016

Integrating Technology In The Classroom: 24 EdTech Tools And 5 Benefits Of Educational Technology Integration

When the topic “Integrating technology in the classroom” comes up, the image that comes to mind is the use of computers in the classroom. However, this is not the case.

by Sarah Smith

Corporate eLearning

February 26, 2016

Embracing A Fluidic Workforce By 2020: The CLOs' Challenge

CLO teams are once again pressed to prepare a workforce that extends beyond the employees: Moving from a structured, rigid personnel to a highly networked, fluidic workforce.

by Isha G

Corporate eLearning

February 25, 2016

3 Ways To Differentiate Your Online Training And Standout From Your Competitors

All training organizations need to focus on standing out from their competitors. Why? Because with more competition entering the marketplace, it’s now harder than ever to sell courses. The only way to remain competitive (without reducing your prices) is to find ways to differentiate your online training.

by Steve Penfold

Blended Learning

February 25, 2016

Blended Learning vs Flipped Learning: Can You Tell The Difference?

Even experienced eLearning professionals may find it challenging to differentiate between blended learning vs. flipped learning, thanks to the fact that the two terms are so often used in lieu of one another. While the two do have much in common, there are also key differences that set them apart. In this article, I’ll not only compare and contrast these two eLearning approaches, but also share some tips on how to create an instructional strategy for each.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

February 25, 2016

The Art Of Branding Your Training Platform

Continuity is key when it comes to corporate identity matters. Part of this identity is your company’s learning environment. It is therefore essential that you spend some time thinking about how to set up, design, and start branding your training platform. Below are the most valuable steps you can take to match your online trainings with your company’s design and identity.

by Annika Willers

eLearning Companies

February 25, 2016

eLearning For Health Professionals: The Spanish Market

eLearning for health professionals is a growing international training market. In this article, Elena Fernandez tells us about the Spanish eLearning market in this sector.

by Leticia Lafuente López

Educational Technology

February 25, 2016

Applications Of R Programming In R-eal World

During the most recent decade, the force originating from both the scholarly community and industry has lifted the R programming language to end up the absolute most significant tool for computational statistics, perception, and data science.

by Vaishnavi Agrawal

eLearning Authoring Tools

February 24, 2016 | Sponsored

5 Things About Learning Simulations Your Boss Wants To Know

Learning simulations. Serious Games. eLearning. Digital Learning. These words seem common nowadays, right? This might be the case if you are the training manager of a digitally driven company. However, for some CEOs, the concepts listed above are inappropriate to a proper learning organization. Are you a training manager yourself? Do you have to fight with your boss every day so that he accepts to use learning simulations within your overall training strategy? Well, if you are in that case, keep reading. In this article, we will give you 5 tips to convince your boss that setting up learning simulations is definitely the right thing to do.

by Yann Teyssier