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eLearning Trends

January 12, 2016

The 4 Hottest eLearning Trends For 2016

With 2016 upon us, we now have a firm footing into the 21st century. Although we’re not quite at the Johnny Five stage yet (the robot demonstrated the ability to scan and instantly assimilate information in the 1986 movie, Short Circuit), technology is starting to revolutionize the learning landscape. In this article I will share the 4 hottest eLearning trends for 2016.

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

Mobile Learning

January 11, 2016

6 Mobile Learning Trends For 2016

Looking for ways to keep your mobile learning course modern and memorable? Based on a report released by Towards Maturity, roughly 47% of organizations are now using mobile devices for their online training needs [1] and that number is sure to grow. Read up on these top 6 mobile learning trends that are on the rise in 2016.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

January 11, 2016

Migration From Flash To HTML5 - Warning: You May Be Losing Money

If you are reading this, you have decided to adopt mLearning or mobile learning and are evaluating an efficient way to migrate your legacy Flash content to HTML5. Your objective is to provide enhanced flexibility and a better learning experience to your learners. However, there are several issues that you must be aware of as you move forward with migration from Flash to HTML5. Otherwise, you may be losing money in the process and might not meet the required ROI on your investment.

by Asha Pandey

Mobile Learning

January 11, 2016

How Snapchat Is Changing Corporate Learning

Snapchat is the rage among young professionals. So, what do you need to know about it and how it is going to impact corporate learning?

by John Eades

eLearning Project Management

January 10, 2016

7 Tips For Getting Off To A Great Start With Your Subject Matter Expert

As the famous blue jean business mogul, Levi Strauss, once said: "An expert knows all the answers - if you ask the right questions". A Subject Matter Expert is a key member of your eLearning team, but only if you know how to get off to a great start and make the most of your collaboration. In this article, I'll share 7 tips that can put you on the path to a winning eLearning partnership with your Subject Matter Expert (SME).

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

January 10, 2016

eLearning Platforms: 4 Things To Forget In 2016

Presenting educational and training material on new or updated eLearning platforms is often a scary proposition. But it doesn’t have to be. Today’s technology gets the headaches out of the way and allows the teachers to teach and the learners to learn. Fast.

by Travis Henry

eLearning Design and Development

January 9, 2016

7 Tips To Create An Effective Constructive Feedback System For eLearning

Feedback is a powerful tool in the eLearning industry. This is primarily because it gives eLearning professionals a peek into the minds of their audience, and offers learners the opportunity to improve their behaviors. In this article, I’ll share 7 tips that can help you create a successful feedback system for your eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Trends

January 9, 2016

A Sneak Peek Inside The 2016 Learning And Development Community

It’s that time of year again! Learning and Development leaders are reflecting on what went well and what didn’t go so well to create a more effective plan for the coming year. With L&D adapting to continuous technology advances, leaders in the space need to have a good understanding of where the industry is going.

by Andrew Fayad

eLearning Design and Development

January 8, 2016

7 Benefits Of eLearning For Charities: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

eLearning is often associated with the private education and corporate training sectors. However, it can also be an invaluable tool in the hands of charitable organizations. In this article, I’ll delve into the benefits of eLearning for charities.

by Christopher Pappas

Instructional Design

January 8, 2016

5 Key Skills You Need For Your First Instructional Design Project

In this article I’ll tell you how to side-step the fluff that’s included in most Instructional Design courses, so you can focus on things that you really need to know in order to master an Instructional Design project.

by Huzefa Johar

Mobile Learning

January 8, 2016

Modern Learners Want The Convenience And Flexibility Of Mobile Learning

The modern learner is no longer chained to her office desk. She is on-the-go, working remotely, and using her own device to carry out day-to-day work. In this article, I’ll show you why and how Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is using mobile learning to meet their audience's needs and wants.

by Li Whybrow

eLearning Benefits

January 7, 2016

The Top 8 Benefits Of Using Learning Management Systems

If you are new to the realm of eLearning or are making the switch to online training, then you’ve probably heard quite a bit about Learning Management Systems recently. This is primarily due to the fact that it is one of the quintessential tools of eLearning, upon which all online courses and training modules are built. But what are the real benefits of using a LMS? In this article, I’ll explore the many advantages of using a Learning Management System to design and deploy eLearning experiences.

by Christopher Pappas