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Educational Technology

August 20, 2015

Google Classroom Review: Pros And Cons Of Using Google Classroom In eLearning

Do you know that Google Classroom can be used as a free Learning Management System? In this article, I'll share a Google Classroom review, with 8 advantages and 8 disadvantages to consider, in order to help you decide whether you should give Google Classroom a try when creating your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

Game-Based Learning

August 20, 2015

3 Mistakes You’re Making With Gamification In Business

Gamification in business—whether you’re designing a training program or you’re trying to motivate employees in a specific way—can be extremely successful. But even though it’s a popular learning and development trend, gamification can fail if you don’t use it correctly. Knowing a few of the most common mistakes can help you avoid errors when using gamification at your organization.

by Christie Wroten

Learning Management Systems

August 20, 2015

What If Your Learning Management System Isn’t Enough?

What if -in spite of the money and time you’ve invested- your Learning Management System (LMS) is not having a substantial impact on your business? Not really generating a justifiable ROI? Not providing the ease of use and data intelligence you need?

by Carol Leaman

Blended Learning

August 20, 2015

Introducing The iBook: Interactive Book

Transformation occurs in many fields, but not much has changed in the books concept. This article tries to show how to transform paper books into an interactive tool in blended learning to enhance engagement. Let us introduce the interactive book.

by Rambo Levin

eLearning Design and Development

August 19, 2015

Short Answer Questions In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

Short answers offer the best of both worlds. They are relatively easy to grade, like multiple choice questions, but do not leave any room for guessing. On the other hand, learners must be able to put the information into their own words, like an essay question, but are not required to supply a lengthy explanation if they lack sufficient reading and comprehension skills. In this article, I’ll share 4 best practices on how you can incorporate this versatile assessment tool into your eLearning course, as well as 4 tips that can help you use short answer questions in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Authoring Tools

August 19, 2015

Why Articulate Storyline Is The Preferred Tool To Convert Legacy Courses Into HTML5

Smartphones and tablets are not anything new. The increasing number of companies venturing into this domain stands testimony to the fact that people have become much more technology-savvy than they were a couple of years back. Smartphones have become the preferred choice for learning on the go. Whether they are to be used as new music systems or new learning tools, smartphones are handy in their own ways. An increasing number of organizations are willing to invest in the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy to encourage learning. It is exactly at this point where it becomes important to convert Flash-based legacy courses into open-source technology, HTML5, so that they become compatible with mobile devices. Articulate Storyline is the preferred choice when it comes to converting legacy training material into HTML5 and in this article I'll show you why.

by Anand Timothy

eLearning Design and Development

August 19, 2015

8 Tips To Improve Your Body Posture For eLearning

eLearning is a fast-growing industry that influences all markets all over the world. However, it also greatly impacts people's way of living. The right body posture for eLearning is a very important matter for learning success and it must be taken into account while engaging in online education.

by Lily Wilson

eLearning Design and Development

August 18, 2015

7 Tips For Using Bullets In eLearning

Bullet points have the power to highlight important concepts and break information down into bite-sized bits. But how do you effectively use this overlooked formatting tool in eLearning? In this article, I’ll share 7 tips you can use to make your eLearning course memorable and learner-friendly with the help of bullets.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Project Management

August 18, 2015

Words Matter: 3 Words To Avoid When Consulting With Subject Matter Experts

Select your words intentionally and carefully in most interactions, but perhaps most carefully when consulting with Subject Matter Experts, clients, and stakeholders.

by Shauna LeBlanc Vaughan

Game-Based Learning

August 18, 2015

Gamification Of Learning Design: How To Use Learning Battle Cards?

Since we published an article about Learning Battle Cards on eLearningIndustry.com we have been asked by several people how we are using this tool. As the main idea of Learning Battle Cards is to boost creativity in the Training and Development field I assume that all users will find their own ways of utilizing them. Here is a short story describing my experiences and ways of playing with the product.

by Marek Hyla

eLearning Design and Development

August 17, 2015

7 Tips For Using Analogies In eLearning

In order for eLearning to be effective, everybody agrees that you need to engage your audience. If you manage to create a connection with your online learners, the learning possibilities are endless. In this article, I'll share 7 tips for using analogies in eLearning in order to simplify complex subjects and help your audience relate to the subject matter.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Project Management

August 17, 2015

eLearning Translation Projects: Save Time And Money With These Ideas

If you’re a training manager in a global organization looking to make sure your educational materials reach all your employees, eLearning translation and localization may just be the answer. In this article, I'll show you how to save time and money in your eLearning translation projects.

by Li Whybrow