Articles

eLearning Design and Development

February 24, 2016

Top 10 Psychology Books That eLearning Professional Should Read

Understanding the human mind is an essential part of developing successful eLearning experiences. In this article, I’ll highlight 10 psychology books that every eLearning professional should have on their shelves.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

February 24, 2016

How To Use Informal Learning To Teach Soft Skills In 4 Steps

Do not disregard the importance of soft skills training for your employees. You can use formal and informal learning techniques to boost your employees and your business with just a few easy steps with a Learning Management System.

by Jeffrey Roth

Instructor-Led Training

February 24, 2016

6 Tips For Using PowerPoint Polls To Keep The Learner Front And Center

So how do you make instructor-led training all about the learner? You give them choices, opportunities to question and interact with the content, and lots of instant, supportive feedback. Here are a few ways to accomplish this with a smattering of real-time PowerPoint polls in every session.

by Rebecca Kerr

eLearning Design and Development

February 23, 2016

eLearning Design: Ask The Right Questions

Instructional Designers have to answer a lot questions when we design eLearning activities. But, are we asking the right questions? In my experience, some eLearning design questions are better than others to ask.

by Linda Rening, PhD

eLearning Market

February 23, 2016

Making The Transition From eLearning Freelancing To A Full-Service eLearning Firm

Ready to make the leap from part-time eLearning freelancing to a full-service eLearning firm? In this article, I will share 6 tips to make the transition go smoothly and get off to a great start, even if you are a new to the world of eLearning business and marketing.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

February 23, 2016

6 Tips To Maximize The Online Training ROI

ROI of online training is a hot topic right now. What is really important to note is that measures to maximize ROI must not be handled in isolation. Instead, they need to be an integral part of the cycle that begins with your Training Needs Analysis (TNA), determining the training format (online, blended, or ILT), learning strategy, and evaluation.

by Asha Pandey

Learning Management Systems

February 22, 2016

The 4 Minute LMS Buying Guide: Deployment And Customer Types, Features And Tips You Need To Know

Are you looking for a LMS buying guide to help you make the final decision? If so, then you´ve come to the right place. In this article, you can take a short look at some basic deployment and customer types of LMSs, features to look for, and tips for finding the perfect LMS platform for your organization.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

February 22, 2016

eLearning Best Practices: 4 Keys To Producing eLearning People Love To Consume

In today’s eLearning industry, it’s not enough to have brilliant information. Here are 4 eLearning best practices to produce learning experiences that people love to consume.

by Isaac Tolpin

Mobile Learning

February 22, 2016

2.6 Billion Reasons For Thinking Mobile First In eLearning

Why should you consider mobile first in eLearning? The way people access the internet is changing and your learners could suffer unless you take action.

by Alan Bourne

eLearning Market

February 21, 2016

Offering Free eLearning Courses: 6 Benefits For eLearning Companies

Offering your eLearning for free may not net you any profits now, but it can offer your eLearning company or organization a wide range of benefits in the long run. In this article, I’ll highlight the 6 significant advantages of giving away a free eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Authoring Tools

February 21, 2016

Online Training Providers: 8 Things To Look For In An Authoring Tool

You have an online training course that you're excited to create. That's fantastic. But how do you go about creating that training so you can sell it to paying customers? The right authoring tool can help you achieve that goal and make all the difference to ensure that both your bottom line and your customers are well-served.

by Steve Penfold

Corporate eLearning

February 21, 2016

5 Ways Training Cultivates Healthy And Engaged Employees

These days, it takes more than increasing salaries to cultivate healthy and engaged employees. Although the financial reward is why most of us need to work in the first place, encouraging true on-the-job motivation and enthusiasm is a slightly more complex matter.

by Ashley Casey