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eLearning Software

April 18, 2016

What Is SCORM? 5 Essential SCORM Facts You Should Know

Even though the content standard is discussed all the time, many eLearning professionals still struggle to answer the question: "What is SCORM?" In this article, I list 5 essential SCORM facts that will help you get to grips with the full potential of SCORM for your learning and training programs.

by Des V. Anderson

eLearning Trends

April 18, 2016

4 Online Learning Trends That Will Change The Way You Create Training

Learners in 2016 are different to learners in 2010. Modern learners want bite-sized learning that they can complete during breaks in work hours. They want mobile learning they can quickly consume on their smartphones. And they want to be entertained and challenged with games! Here are 4 online learning trends that will definitely change the way you create training courses.

by Steve Penfold

Learning Psychology

April 17, 2016

7 Tips To Reduce Cognitive Overload In eLearning

Cognitive overload is the thorn in the side of eLearning professionals. In a perfect world, the human mind would be limitless and have the power to absorb an infinite amount of information without feeling strained. Unfortunately, this is not the case and we must ensure that our eLearning courses strike a perfect balance. Give online learners too much information and you overwhelm them; not enough, and you bore them. In this article, I'll share 7 tips to reduce your learners cognitive overload when designing eLearning experiences. 

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

April 17, 2016

Creating An Adaptive eLearning Quiz With Storyline 2

You probably heard about adaptive learning, which is a learning model where the curriculum adapts to the learner. It can be achieved by branch scenarios, quizzing, and personalization tactics within an eLearning module. Here is how to create an adaptive eLearning environment and in particular an adaptive eLearning quiz with Articulate Storyline 2.

by Alexander Salas, CPLP

Learning Management Systems

April 17, 2016

6 Tips On How To Choose The Best Learning Management System

Choosing the best Learning Management System (LMS) can be a challenging task, because it has to fit into the budget of your project and successfully mesh with the skills of your development team. A learning management tool is an essential tool for many eLearning professionals, because it helps them create, maintain, and deploy their eLearning courses, which they have worked hard to develop, so that their audience can have a meaningful eLearning experience.

by Sameer Bhatia

eLearning Software

April 16, 2016

Top 10 Free Business Presentation Software Tools For eLearning Professionals

There are a wide range of uses for business presentation software, from creating eLearning tutorials to showcasing online training prototypes. In this article, I’ll highlight the 10 top free business presentation software options that you may want to consider, especially if you are working with a tight Learning & Development budget.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

April 16, 2016

6 Teaching Principles Transferred To Online Courses: Strategies To Use

Here are 6 teaching principles and how they can be embedded in online coursework.

by Ethan Dunwill

eLearning Design and Development

April 16, 2016

Balancing An eLearning Program For Different Learning Styles

One of the greatest advantages of eLearning is its flexibility to adapt to different learning styles.

by Adrienne Erin

Learning Management Systems

April 15, 2016

5 Things To Consider When Choosing A Responsive Design LMS

Modern learners need access to information and skill development wherever their busy lives may lead them. If you need to keep up with your audience, then a responsive design Learning Management System is a must-have tool. In this article, I’ll highlight 5 things that can help you choose the best responsive LMS for your mobile learning development needs.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

April 15, 2016

Knowledge Centered Support Methodology Part 2: Implementation

Before we begin talking about the adapting and implementing Knowledge Centered Support (KCS), let us consider one of the key concept the methodology deals with. Namely, what is “Knowledge”? We do not think twice before uttering the word in professional communication, but chances are, being asked to define it will give you pause.

by Michael Treser

Learning Culture

April 15, 2016

Employee Engagement: A 5-Step Guide For What Could Be Your Organization’s Biggest Challenge

Your employees are a vivid, evolving part of your corporate culture - more than ever before. That is why employee engagement is so imperative: It can affect your image, your recruitment process, your turnover, and your culture.

by Elias Parlavantzas

Learning Management Systems

April 15, 2016

3 Functional LMS WordPress Themes To Take Your Language School To The Next Level

As new and improved ways of online teaching and eLearning have started to gain in popularity, the standard classroom no longer represents a unique resource of knowledge. And it is no wonder, giving the speeded pace of living our everyday lives have taken. Here are 3 LMS WordPress themes to help your language school stand out.

by Jovana Cenejac