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eLearning Articles

December 29, 2015

At The Heart Of An Educator

In this 5th geeky article, a writer contends that in a shaky, apathetic and dystopian world on the brink, the educator (eLearning or non) has a profound responsibility to open up minds. In this article, an educator is struggling to break free of his cynicism, but is finding his cynicism is invariably trying to keep him in check.

by Chris Alexander

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

December 28, 2015

Top 10 eLearning Activities You Can Employ To Build Strong Online Learning Communities

Online communities share common values. There is no better way to promote and empower learning than facilitating your learners to build strong online learning communities. In this article, I'll share the top 10 eLearning activities you can provide to help your learners build a powerful online learning community that ensures that learning takes place in an engaging, trusting, and highly motivating online environment.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

December 28, 2015

Web-Based Learning Vs Native Mobile Learning: The Case Of eFrontPro

Crocs, fanny packs, Blackberrys. What are all these? The previously “hottest” things around that today only serve a select few. Is this the case with mobile apps vs web apps in regards to eLearning? Let’s have a look at why web-based learning is built to last and how a leading Learning Management System, eFrontPro, handles mobile learning.

by John Laskaris

eLearning Events

December 28, 2015

10 Must-Attend eLearning Conferences In The US In 2016

Want to keep up with latest Training and Development technologies? Use our list of the best eLearning conferences in 2016 and stay up-to-date in making employees productive profit-drivers.

by Elena Masolova

Corporate eLearning

December 27, 2015

6 Tips To Conduct A Successful Task Analysis For Corporate eLearning

One of the most crucial steps in developing successful corporate eLearning programs is identifying what your corporate learners need to know. If a work-related process or procedure is involved, then a detailed task analysis is often the ideal approach. In this article, I’ll offer 6 tips on how to conduct an effective task analysis for your next corporate eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Trends

December 27, 2015

Artificial Intelligence In Sparky Prose

This impassioned fourth geek article, which is actually rather nerdy, meanders (a)musingly around a (human) writer’s actual paragraph attempts at writing something sagacious on artificial Intelligence (AI), and an alien (non-human-created) AI, who is drawn in by the writer’s maelstrom of contradictory thoughts. The alien AI finds the human writer entertaining and even murmurs something to itself as it flits away.

by Chris Alexander

Mobile Learning

December 26, 2015

7 Tips To Create Responsive Design For Mobile Learning

Looking for a way to convert your eLearning course into a mobile learning experience without having to devote time and countless hours to the development process? In this article, I’ll share 7 tips for creating responsive design for mobile learning that is accessible to every member of your audience.

by Christopher Pappas

Blended Learning

December 26, 2015

6 Key Blended Learning Benefits For Corporate Training

In this article I will share 6 key benefits that blended learning can offer your corporate training.

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

Corporate eLearning

December 25, 2015

7 Success Factors To Win The Bet With Overwhelmed Corporate Learners

Modern corporate learners are dealing with challenges that are unique to this digital era. In addition to long work hours and stressful job duties, employees are often weighed down with tech obligations. Emails and social media sites make their professional lives easier, in some respects, but they can also stand in the way of skill development and knowledge retention. In this article, I’ll discuss how to design effective online training experiences for overwhelmed corporate learners, so that they can acquire the skills they need to improve work performance.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

December 25, 2015

8 Learning Management System Requirements Of Small And Medium-Size Companies

In this article I will share a list of Learning Management System requirements that I think small and medium-size companies typically look for when choosing the right Learning Management System for them.

by Anand Timothy

eLearning Market

December 25, 2015

Path From College To An Instructional Design Career

What skills do you need to work on if you want to become an Instructional Designer after graduating from college? How can you make progress in this niche and turn it into a nice experience between graduation and the actual Instructional Design career you have on your mind? Read on; we have the answers.

by Linda Craig

Corporate eLearning

December 25, 2015

Why Weekly Sales Meetings Matter

Most of the sales staff in your company, especially those who work for straight commission pay, would rather do just about anything than attend weekly sales meetings. If these employees have been forced in previous positions to be there and are still having difficulties closing sales and have a never-ending complaint that they don't get sufficient support from other departments, their reluctance is understood. But handled judiciously, weekly sales meetings can be invigorating, useful as an exchange of information and ideas, and a strong motivation for success.

by Roz Bahrami