Articles

Instructional Design

April 10, 2016

7 Branching Scenario Techniques For Instructional Designers

Real world experience is often the best teacher, especially when that experience doesn't come with any real world risk. In this article, I'll share 7 branching scenario techniques that Instructional Designers can use to create dynamic, immersive, and highly effective branching scenarios for their corporate learners.

by Christopher Pappas

Game-Based Learning

April 10, 2016

Gamification Beyond Learning: The Case Of Click

Here is how the Click game can help enhance learners’ capabilities and increase their memory power through gamification.

by Mohammad Hassam

Virtual Classroom

April 10, 2016

5 Time Management Tips For Managing An Online Classroom

What is the best way to manage time in the online classroom? With so many students and courses, how can online instructors effectively manage their time in order to be successful? Follow these 5 time management tips to ensure effectiveness in the online classroom.

by Amy Hankins

Instructional Design

April 9, 2016

Applying The Flow Theory In Online Training

Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi, the noted psychologist and professor who introduced the Flow Theory, described it as "the holistic experience that people feel when they act with total involvement" [1]. This just about sums up the mental state that all eLearning professionals strive for when we are creating online training courses. In this article, I'll highlight the 4 components and the 8 dimensions of the Flow Theory, and I'll share the importance of achieving optimal flow in online training.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

April 9, 2016

16 Essential Steps Of eLearning Course Design

Starting a new eLearning project? Here we list the 16 essential steps that you could follow for effective eLearning course design.

by Anand Timothy

Educational Technology

April 9, 2016

The Increasing Ease Of eLearning

Gone are the days where students were only given the option of studying in person, forced to waste most of their day attending just a few classes. Now, with the increasing popularity and ease of eLearning, students no longer need to make arduous journeys to their classrooms and can instead find the model of learning that best suits them.

by Vikas Rana

eLearning Authoring Tools

April 8, 2016

9 Myths About eLearning Authoring Tools And How To Use Them Properly

Ever since eLearning authoring tools were born, many people doubted their authenticity. People’s opinion about these tools keeps changing every now and then. Some form their opinions based on their experiences and others on hearsay. The fact remains that there is still a bit of apprehension attached to this style of learning. It is time now to compare the myths about eLearning authoring tools with the real scenario that exists today.

by Yann Teyssier

eLearning Market

April 8, 2016

How To Choose The Ideal eLearning Consultant For Your Online Training Program

Teaming up with the right eLearning consultant gives your organization the power to produce an online training program that yields measurable results. Choosing the wrong one, however, can lead to wasted resources, ineffective online training courses, and frustration for everyone involved. In this article, I'll share the pros and cons of hiring an eLearning consultant, as well as 4 tips that can help you select the ideal person for the job. 

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

April 8, 2016

Localization: Taking eLearning Above And Beyond!

Can we expand the scope of localization to include more than just translations to other languages and cultural sensibilities? Can localization also mean making the course more intelligent to suit the learning preferences of the user? This article attempts to explore why localization should now be the next big eLearning revolution.

by Shweta Iyer

Educational Technology

April 8, 2016

New Postgraduate Offer For New Job Opportunities In Spain

65% of primary school students will end up working in a job that does not yet exist. Do you want to know how Universities and Business Schools are adapting their postgraduate offer to these new job opportunities?

by Leticia Lafuente López

Learning Management Systems

April 7, 2016

The Flexible LMS: Stretching Out With TalentLMS

The phrase "jack of all trades" is most certainly a positive one, especially when it comes to your eLearning platform. Have a look at how TalentLMS, a flexible LMS, manages to also be a "master of all"!

by John Laskaris

eLearning Design and Development

April 7, 2016

6 Tips To Strike The Perfect eLearning Professional's Work-Life Balance

Juggling a full-time career as an eLearning professional and a satisfying personal life can be a challenging feat. Luckily, there are some ways that you can strike a work-life balance and maintain your sanity while you pursue professional success. In this article, I'll share 6 tips for achieving harmony as an eLearning professional.

by Christopher Pappas