Articles

eLearning Design and Development

October 29, 2015

Is It Training Or Is It Punishment?

As I sat patiently waiting for my prescriptions the other day at my local pharmacy I learned a powerful lesson about how some learners feel about training. While I was sitting there I kept hearing this monotone voice talking about how to recognize common scams used to get prescription drugs. It occurred to me after hearing it drone on for several minutes: That it must be either a monthly announcement that the pharmacist had to listen to or it was a training program. Becoming curious, I asked him, “Is that a training program that you are doing in between customers?”. I was completely unprepared for the response that I received.

by Melissa Dougherty

Learning Management Systems

October 29, 2015

The Learning Management System: Dodo Or Phoenix?

This article poses succinctly whether built-for-purpose educational apps targeted at the growing smartphone user educational market could start to threaten the future viability of Learning Management Systems; it is suggested a new type of intelligent Learning Management System (LMS) needs to be created.

by Chris Alexander

Corporate eLearning

October 29, 2015

Imparting Product Training Online: 5 Useful Media

A major factor that contributes to the success of a modern organization is the effective “synchronization” of its product training programs with the launch of its new products. As product life cycles get shorter and the time-to-market reduces considerably, a time lag between product releases and training could prove disastrous. In this article I will share 5 media which can be used to deliver highly effective product training online.

by Pushpa Siddhanti

Corporate eLearning

October 29, 2015

Humor In The Workplace: Why Humor Has A Place In Every Business

In the interest of getting tasks completed on time and minding bottom lines, humor has left most of our workplaces. Managers show disapproval at the sound of laughter, hearing it as an indication that serious work at hand is being neglected. In fact, introducing humor in the workplace could be the most effective tool to increasing innovation and unconventional thinking.

by Roz Bahrami

Learning Management Systems

October 28, 2015

5 Key Decisions We Made When Building TalentLMS

TalentLMS is praised for many things and the reason isn’t only skilled programmers and great UX/UI designers; it’s the philosophy behind the entire company that built this one-stop eLearning solution. Let's see why.

by John Laskaris

eLearning Authoring Tools

October 28, 2015

4 Rapid Authoring Tools For Developing Courses For The iPad

Do you plan to train your people using iPads? Are you looking to develop highly effective eLearning courses for the tablet from Apple? Well, one of the most important elements in the making of a good iPad-compatible course is the use of the right authoring tool.

by Yogesh Kumar Dewangan

eLearning Design and Development

October 28, 2015

4 Tips To Create A Work/School Balance While Taking Online Courses

While taking online courses can help you get your education without having to quit your job, you still have to devote time to your coursework. If you have a full-time job, you will have to figure out how to balance your duties at work with your duties at school. How can this be done?

by Sarah Smith

eLearning Authoring Tools

October 27, 2015

6 Hidden Costs Of eLearning Course Authoring Software

You’ve spent hours researching your next eLearning course authoring software, looking for the solution that meets both your needs and budget. However, before you click that “Buy” button, read this article to discover 6 hidden costs of eLearning course authoring software that every eLearning professional should know about.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

October 27, 2015

How To Make Your Content Viral: The Example Of Real Learning

How do you make a program designed for individuals go viral throughout an organization? We'll use the example of Real Learning to show some seat-of-the-pants approaches that have stood the test of time.

by Jay Cross

eLearning Authoring Tools

October 27, 2015

7 Cloud Based Authoring Tools Compared

There are literally hundreds of different software solutions that are available, allowing all types of organizations to produce, build, market, and manage their own online degree, training, and/or certification programs. In this article we’ve compared 7 cloud-based authoring tools, exploring the “pros and cons” of each solution.

by Aliesha Fisher

Game-Based Learning

October 27, 2015

An Introduction To Multi-Device eLearning Games

eLearning games are a great way to boost engagement with your learners, but with the growing need for multi-device friendly courses, how can you make sure your eLearning games are accessible for everyone? This introduction gives you the best options for developing gamification elements and eLearning games which work on any device.

by Alan Bourne

eLearning Design and Development

October 26, 2015

Top 10 Tips To Give Your Existing eLearning Course A Modern Makeover

Is it time to slap a fresh coat of graphics, eLearning tools, and online activities onto your eLearning course? Do you need to update your existing eLearning course to reach modern learners? In this article, I’ll highlight the top 10 tips you can give your existing eLearning course a makeover to meet the needs of today’s audiences.

by Christopher Pappas