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Learning Management Systems

December 14, 2015

Adobe Captivate Prime Review: A Full Featured LMS With A Learner-first Approach

There are a number of learning management systems that claim to be the “all-in-one solution”, but only a select few typically live up to that promise. Adobe states that their new Adobe Captivate Prime offering is a “ground breaking new Learning Management System” that “empowers you to setup, deliver, track and manage your learning environment all by yourself”…but is it the complete package that you are looking for? In this review, I’ll delve into the features, pricing, support services, and ease of use for Adobe Captivate Prime, so that you can determine if it’s really the right option for your eLearning needs.

by Christopher Pappas

Mobile Learning

December 14, 2015

Consulting For Mobile Learning: A Tale Of (At Least) Two Hats

As a matter of course, Instructional Designers are called upon to be flexible, adaptable, and ready to take on new challenges. I find this holds true in consulting for mobile learning solutions.

by Shauna LeBlanc Vaughan

eLearning Authoring Tools

December 14, 2015

How To Build Powerful Serious Games: The ITyStudio Case

Training programs that shift from text-based eLearning to “Learning by doing” is a dream come true for employers / trainers who are frustrated with underperforming employees. How do we engage employees in serious games? Simple. A storyline with characters, combined with a great authoring tool!

by Yann Teyssier

eLearning Organizations

December 14, 2015

The eLearning Guild Academy: 9 Courses To Improve Your Competitive Advantage

The eLearning Guild Academy offers a large variety of live online courses for eLearning professionals ranging from tools and instructional design, to content creation and business and leadership courses, and more.

by Christopher Pappas

Online Courses (MOOC)

December 13, 2015

3 Benefits Of Integrating eLearning Into Knowledge Dissemination

With the advent of MOOCs and other online courses, eLearning principles and tools have clearly been integrated into higher education. However, eLearning has another role to play in academia – as a method of disseminating research results. This article will describe 3 specific benefits of integrating eLearning into knowledge dissemination, meaning using eLearning to communicate the results of research studies for the purposes of moving knowledge into action.

by Adam Gavarkovs

eLearning Design and Development

December 13, 2015

Training Videos: Lights, Camera, Action... Let’s Review!

Recently I was given the task of revising one of our older training programs. It was your generic, synchronous eLearning program talking about professionalism in the workplace; not a lot of interactivity or graphics in it, but it got the job done. In addition to adding colorful backgrounds and activities to the program, I decided to add a video to the end of the program that would allow the employees to review everything they had just learned in a fun, visual format. What follows is an example of how training videos help with reviewing training material and enhance the corporate learning experience.

by Melissa Dougherty

Learning Management Systems

December 12, 2015

4 Must Have Learning Management System Features

Not every Learning Management System (LMS) is the same. Make sure you review the Learning Management System features you need to have a successful training and development program.

by Jeffrey Roth

Corporate eLearning

December 12, 2015

How MOOCs Can Transform Employee Learning In Your Organization

If you are looking for an effective, cost-friendly way to provide your employees with more chances to train and develop their skills and knowledge level, consider entering the world of MOOCs.

by Roz Bahrami

Learning Management Systems

December 11, 2015

5 Ways WordPress Learning Management Systems Outperform Standalone LMSs

WordPress is new to the eLearning scene, and boy has it made quite the entrance! Here are 5 reasons why WordPress Learning Management Systems (LMSs) outperform standalone Learning Management Systems and why your next eLearning website ought to be powered by WordPress.

by Rishabh Jain

Corporate eLearning

December 11, 2015

eLearning In Leadership Training And Development: Out Of The Xbox, Into The Office

Boredom is a killer. It’s a serial killer. Boredom’s gang includes other criminal elements such as Apathy, Cynicism, and Resignation. Victims include Enthusiasm, Innovation, and Creativity. And one of the greatest casualties is Leadership. Boredom afflicts many training programs today. Mostly, we’re either too nice (or too scared) to speak up. And typically, that which goes unspoken goes unnoticed and unchanged. So we invite you to ask yourself a potentially uncomfortable question: When it comes to training and development of your leaders, are your learners engaged and interested? Or are they bored?

by Joel Copeland

Corporate eLearning

December 11, 2015

Do You Need Transcreation For Your eLearning Content?

Translation and transcreation can be confusing but there are clear definitions to identify the difference between the two. Not assigning the proper language resources to your project could result in inaccurate or ineffective final products. These tips will help better define who you need working on your scope of work.

by Susan Bowles - Dir. of Client Strategies

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

December 10, 2015

4 Tips To Search Twitter For eLearning Content

Whether you are already using Twitter for eLearning purposes or not, this powerful social media tool can reveal and offer you extremely useful information. In this article, I’ll share 4 ways to search Twitter for eLearning content and show you how you can take advantage of this influential social learning platform.

by Christopher Pappas