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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

eLearning Design and Development

December 24, 2015

7 Technical Pitfalls That Can Ruin Your eLearning Experience

eLearning experiences are, by nature, technology-based. As such, making sure that all of the technical elements of your eLearning course work perfect should be a top priority. In this article, I’ll highlight 7 of the technical pitfalls that eLearning professionals should avoid in order to boost the effectiveness of their eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

Educational Technology

December 24, 2015

3 Tips For Effective eDays: What Educational Institutions Can Learn From Corporations

As businesses are implementing teleworking policies, school districts are following suit and turning to technology to make Electronic Learning Days, or what some refer to as eDays, a reality.

by Axel Schmidt

Custom eLearning

December 24, 2015

How To Align Business Strategies With Learning Initiatives Through Custom Learning?

In the current setup, corporate houses are increasingly becoming inclined towards technology-aided learning, which is quite obvious keeping in view the close integration between work and learning. It is very essential for the Learning and Development function to find a clear link between the business objectives of the organization and individual development through learning. In this regards, custom learning greatly helps in aligning both the personal and organizational objectives.

by Anand Timothy

Custom eLearning

December 24, 2015

How Motivation Helps Change People’s Behavior: A Christmas Story

All it takes for people to get dragged into a different ethos is a good dose of motivation. Grumpy Scrooge is the perfect example!

by Elias Parlavantzas

Virtual Classroom

December 23, 2015

6 Costs Associated With Web Conferencing Software In eLearning

Web conferencing tools allow eLearning professionals to stay in touch with their team, host interactive webinars, and communicate with clients from around the globe. But what price do you have to pay for all these benefits? In this article, I'll highlight 6 costs associated with web conferencing software in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Psychology

December 23, 2015

Insights On Insight (And The True Nature Of Neurolearning)

It was author and education expert John Dewey who said “We do not learn from experience… We learn from reflecting on experience”. Dewey probably didn’t know it at the time, but his ideas were firmly rooted not only in human nature, but also neurology. Today, we know much more about the brain and the way it adapts and learns; proving what may seem like an old-fashioned theory right. What follows are some thoughts on the true nature of neurolearning.

by Andrew Fayad

Corporate eLearning

December 23, 2015

The Learner’s Perspective On eLearning: How Do Learners Evaluate Technology-Aided Learning?

Most learners perceive eLearning very positively; this is how they would prefer to learn in the future. However, they also draw attention to the importance of the human dimension of eLearning, which is as important as its technological aspect. In this article I will explain why the learner’s perspective on is one of the most crucial factors in determining the success of the learning endeavor.

by Heena Nanda