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eLearning Design and Development

May 19, 2015

The Online Learning Teaching Techniques

While the world of online education is exciting for its potential to reach students individually, the tools available for teachers to use are rapidly changing. As a result, it is important to consider what techniques have already been implemented with pedagogical success through particular online learning tools. This will save teachers’ time and frustration, as they cannot possibly implement every technique.

by Leia Dolphy

eLearning Authoring Tools

May 18, 2015

6 Benefits Of Using HTML5 In eLearning

HTML5 in eLearning is being touted as the wave of the future in the world of eLearning, but is it really able to stand up to the ever-popular Flash? Because it is the new standard, it’s essential for eLearning professionals to get on board and start using HTML5, in order to be able to collaborate with other pros and eLearning content developers. Businesses looking for online training deliverables will also be opting for HTML5 courses, instead of Flash, which means that they’ll inevitably be looking for eLearning professionals who are familiar with HTML5 tools. In this article, I’ll highlight 6 benefits of using HTML5, eLearning professionals should know.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

May 18, 2015

Online Induction Training - Because First Impressions Count!

Did you know that most people decide how long they will stay in their job within the first week of employment? Successful induction courses are your chance to show new employees what makes your company tick and pave the way for an easy, enjoyable, and productive integration. Here we look at the advantages of taking your company induction course online!

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

Instructional Design

May 17, 2015

Multiple Intelligences In eLearning: The Theory And Its Impact

What is the theory of multiple intelligences and how it affects eLearning? In this article I will share the key points you need to know about multiple intelligences in eLearning and how they can impact your eLearning course development and success.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

May 17, 2015

How To Create The Worst Employee Training Experience Ever!

Training is a critical tool in building employee knowledge and a great way to retain and empower your team. While it takes many forms, and exists in a variety of venues, training is essential in order to foster your business's vision, and maintain a competitive edge in your field. Much emphasis is placed on the good. What about the bad?

by Boaz Amidor

Instructional Design

May 16, 2015

Instructional Design Models and Theories: The Component Display Theory

The Component Display Theory was introduced in 1983 by M. David Merrill to work alongside Reigeluth's Theory, with the first detailing the “micro elements” of an effective instructional design, though Reigeluth's theory the “macro elements”. The Component Display Theory soon gained popularity among instructional designers and in 1994 Merrill presented a new version of it, known as the Component Design Theory. In this article, I’ll go through its basic principles and how they can be applied to instructional design for eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

May 16, 2015

How To Use IFrames And Multimedia To Enhance Your Assessments

Assessments can often underwhelm our learners. We invest a lot of time and energy creating rich, engaging content, only to present a bland final impression of the overall eLearning experience via the final assessment. IFrames, and the use of freely available social media streams, allow us to greatly enhance our assessments and engage the learner in a richer assessment process. In this article, I will show you how to introduce dynamic and interactive media to your assessments and hopefully engage your learners in new and interesting ways to interact with your content.

by James Sheil

Custom eLearning

May 15, 2015

Top 9 Reasons To Develop Custom eLearning That Engages Employees

There are many benefits that Learning and Development professionals find in custom eLearning development, but increasing your employees’ engagement is one of the top. In this article, I’ll delve into why and how you can develop custom eLearning courses in order to make your online training immersive, interactive and engaging for every employee of your corporate learning audience.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Market

May 15, 2015

eLearning Communication: The Most Important Non-Technical Skill For eLearning Success

Experienced instructional designers and eLearning developers know a lot about creating effective and engaging courses. In corporate settings where time is money, we only have minutes – or seconds – to state our points. Without credibility and respect, we are too often bullied and pushed around into decisions that don’t always make good sense or could steer the project in the wrong direction. Learn about the one skill that can make or break a successful eLearning career.

by Geoffrey Peart, M.Ed, CPLP

eLearning Challenges

May 15, 2015

Implementing eLearning: Know The Challenges And Opportunities

As is the case with many things in life eLearning has its many benefits and disadvantages, and a cautious examination and analysis becomes important to the future of the company or training program that one is envisaging.

by Mukul Agrawal

Experiential Learning

May 14, 2015

The Impact Of Emotional Intelligence In eLearning

Can emotional intelligence impact eLearning? In this article I will delve into the topic of emotional intelligence and how it affects eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

May 14, 2015

4 Tips For eLearning Review And Collaboration

When you’ve finally finished creating your eLearning course, there’s just one important step left: reviewing. It’s a good idea to have a team take your course and review every aspect of it, including assessments and interactive components.

by Christie Wroten