Articles

Educational Technology

September 12, 2015

Using eLearning Technologies To Improve Educational Quality Of Language Teaching

Use of computers and new technologies have become a crucial part of learning as well as teaching. E-learning today has been a key factor in various industries and teaching is one among them; especially teaching language. E-learning has redefined some strategies and concepts of teaching that have enabled the teaching community to perform better. The following article will talk about how e-learning courses have redefined the language teaching practices.

by Akansha Arora

eLearning Market

September 11, 2015

10 Habits That Separate Top-Notch eLearning Professionals From The Rest

Have you ever met a top-notch eLearning professional? Have you ever wondered what makes them exceptional? In this article, I’ll share 10 habits that separate truly great eLearning professionals from the mediocre ones in order for you to understand what it takes to stand out from the crowd in the eLearning industry.

by Christopher Pappas

Instructional Design

September 11, 2015

Getting To Know ADDIE: Part 4 - Implementation

The fourth stage of the ADDIE model is Implementation. The beginning of implementation marks the first time the target audience interacts with your course in earnest, the moment of truth, in which the knowledge contained in the course’s materials is absorbed by the learners.

by Michael Treser

Corporate eLearning

September 11, 2015

Do We Have Different Learning Needs?

In today’s learning world there seems to be a huge spectrum between the associated characteristics of the various generations of learners; however, ultimately, whether we are Millennials or Baby Boomers, are we that dissimilar? Do we all have different learning needs?

by Marie Faulkner

Learning Management Systems

September 11, 2015

Rise Of Remote Working And How A Startup Used A Learning Management System To Train The Employees

Amid different practices followed by companies to ensure a healthy work culture, work from home is one that’s gaining fast attention. Embedding trust and flexibility in the process, organizations have started to include remote working in their work cycle. But what about other areas of working such as training the employees? How can a Learning Management System (LMS) help in the learning and developing the skills of the scattered segment of remote workers? This article focuses on how a startup relied over a Learning Management System to meet the training and knowledge transfer requirements.

by Srilakshmi Janardanan

Mobile Learning

September 10, 2015

7 Tips For Creating Tablet-Friendly eLearning Courses

Mobile device usage is rapidly growing, and eLearning’s natural evolution is headed in the direction of tablet-friendly eLearning courses. In this article, I’ll offer some insights and advice on how to create tablet-friendly eLearning courses that are easily accessible for your mobile learners.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

September 10, 2015

5 Tips To Create Engaging Video Based Learning

As per Cisco Systems, 84% of internet traffic will be video content by 2018. So, what does this mean for the Instructional Designers or training professionals? How can you create effective video based learning to engage your audiences?

by Anuj Kapoor

Corporate eLearning

September 10, 2015

3 Keys To Building Content For The Modern Learner

Today’s modern learner wants content that’s built to be: short, visual, mobile enabled, and social. Building online learning content that aligns to the modern learner and moves the needle is hard… really hard.

by John Eades

Virtual Classroom

September 10, 2015

Who Moved My Sloodle?

You have probably heard about Moodle, a very popular Learning Management System (LMS). But have you heard about Sloodle, the “virtual Moodle”?

by Rambo Levin

eLearning Design and Development

September 9, 2015

The Impact Of Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs In eLearning

Motivation is what fuels us. It is what drives us to achieve our goals and be our best selves. It also happens to be a powerful tool in eLearning. In this article, I'll discuss the impact that Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs has in eLearning, so that you can put its principles into practice in your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

Custom eLearning

September 9, 2015

Customization Options For TalentLMS

There is no better way to strengthen your brand than offering a fully branded experience to your people, customers and employees alike. TalentLMS has strong customization in mind from the get-go, from simple options to change a logo to full-fledged CSS and JavaScript implementations. Have a look at what this awesome canvas has to offer.

by John Laskaris

Learning Management Systems

September 9, 2015

The Open Source LMS: Are Its Hidden Costs Worth Making?

Open source software is like wielding a two handed broadsword: It’s a magnificent weapon if you can master it. But without the skill, chances are high you’ll look like a dangerous fool waving a big piece of metal, possibly decapitating yourself. And you’d rather not. The same goes for an open source LMS.

by Gilles Mattelin (Hiring)