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eLearning Authoring Tools

March 25, 2016

How A Large UK Retailer Uses Elucidat To Create eLearning 4X Faster

Our customer wanted to move away from face-to-face training and make better use of digital learning inside the business. Instead of relying on a handful of technical Instructional Designers, this customer wanted an authoring tool that their entire team could easily use to create more effective eLearning. And they chose Elucidat.

by Steve Penfold

eLearning For Kids

March 25, 2016

10 Best Language Learning Apps For Kids

When it comes to children learning languages, sooner is better. Starting at the age of three, exposure can help children in a variety of ways. Give your child an edge by checking out the following 10 language learning apps for kids that are aimed at making language learning fun.

by Tyler Tassinari

eLearning Project Management

March 24, 2016

10 Best Project Management Online Tools For eLearning Professionals

eLearning professionals who collaborate with remote eLearning teams or host interactive webinars need a reliable Project Management online tool at their disposal. In this article, I’ll highlight the best Project Management online tools that can help you streamline your work process and create engaging virtual events for your audience.

by Christopher Pappas

Educational Technology

March 24, 2016

The New DEAL (Decisive Educator App List): Instructional Design 2.0

With our culture now connected like never before, we have to be extremely intentional when it comes to teaching and learning, and the only way to do so is to relate to students (and society more broadly) on their terms. Here is how the decisive educator app list can help us understand that the technology that now defines and changes us every day need not be mysterious; it only requires that we be receptive to new possibilities and invest the time necessary to affect positive change.

by William T. Kendal

Educational Technology

March 24, 2016

Virtual Reality And Augmented Reality In Education

This article describes how virtual reality and augmented reality are already being used to implement primary and secondary education.

by Leticia Lafuente López

eLearning Market

March 24, 2016

The Toothbrush Factor: Mobile Marketing For Online Courses

In this article, I will share some tips on mobile marketing for online courses. Here is why you should pay attention to them.

by David Hill

Instructional Design

March 23, 2016

5 Steps Towards Empathic Instructional Design In Online Training

Putting yourself in the role of the corporate learner gives you the ability to sympathize with their needs and understand their motivations. This involves a healthy dose of good old-fashioned empathy. In this article, I’ll explore the Empathic Instructional Design process, which allows you to create learner-centric online training that focuses on the feelings and perspectives of your corporate audience.

by Christopher Pappas

Instructional Design

March 23, 2016

Instructional Designers: May The Force Multiplier Be With You (Part 2)

There are two styles by which an enterprise can be managed, and two very different views of these styles by the participants: Top down and bottom up. Most enterprises are probably governed in a blend of these two styles, but it makes sense to understand the characteristics of both. In this article we will also examine which management style you need to implement in your team in order for it to become a kind of a force multiplier.

by Alex Terego

Educational Technology

March 23, 2016

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy In eLearning

One huge obstacle in education since the beginning of time is the self-fulfilling prophecy. This prophecy is problematic for teachers as well as students. Here is how eLearning can minimize its negative effects on academic performance, and maybe even use the prophecy to its own advantage.

by Christiaan Henny

Corporate eLearning

March 23, 2016

Training Employees According To Their Learning Style

If you want to train employees effectively, you need to be aware of who you're training. At the end of the day, the goal of training employees is to increase knowledge so that they can complete their tasks more effectively – but every employee is different. When using online training software, it’s even more important to remember that each person learns differently, so you need to build your learning content accordingly.

by Roz Bahrami

eLearning Design and Development

March 22, 2016

eBook Release: eLearning 101 - A Practical Guide

If you’re getting started with eLearning or want to learn more about Instructional Design, this eBook by Trivantis is a great resource. eLearning 101: A Practical Guide, provides an overview of many topics, including the history of eLearning, Instructional Design strategies, how to choose an authoring tool and LMS, and the life cycle of a training course.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

March 22, 2016

Outsourcing Content Development: Should You Outsource eLearning Course Content?

Content development is one of the biggest tasks in eLearning. But should you create it yourself or pay an expert to develop it for you? The right answer to that question will depend on the critical factors that affect outsourcing content development and which we outline in this quick guide. Here's what you need to know before making the decision.

by Antoinette Curtin