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March 14, 2015

5 Ways To Optimize Your Learning Environment For Better Results

When it comes to study advice, you probably feel like you've heard it all before, from tips like “choose a quiet place to study” to “clear away the clutter from your learning environment.” But although some of this is undoubtedly good practice, no one size fits all, and the traditional approaches to studying aren't necessarily always the most effective.

by Marianne Stenger

eLearning Design and Development

March 13, 2015

7 Top Tips For Effective eLearning Voice Overs

Giving your eLearning course a voice offers a wide range of advantages, including a boost in user engagement and knowledge retention. However, these benefits can only be achieved if your voice over is carefully created and offer real value to the overall eLearning experience. In this article I'll share 7 invaluable tips for effective eLearning voice overs.

by Christopher Pappas

Blended Learning

March 13, 2015

4 Best Blended Learning Resources To Drive Engagement

Can you think of something that the 21’st century kid loves the most? It has to be something they spend most of their day using and can barely detach themselves from. I can probably guess most answers: iPods, iPads, T.V., cell phones, computer, video games, etcetera and etcetera. Funny, how all of these things have something in common: they all have screens, and are digital!

by Anais John

Instructional Design

March 12, 2015

3 Secrets To Instructional Design Success

Pssssst—Want to know a secret? Or maybe 3 secrets? Keep reading, and you’ll learn how to succeed at e-Learning course development, whether you have an instructional design degree or not.

by Christie Wroten

Game-Based Learning

March 12, 2015

Gamify eLearning Development To Engage Content Creators

It's accepted that eLearning should be fun and engaging for learners. But what about content creators? Don't they deserve a bit of TLC too? Here's how to gamify eLearning development to engage content creators and keep projects on track, within budget and within deadlines.

by Juliette Denny

Learning Management Systems

March 11, 2015

6 Reasons That A Cloud Based LMS Is A Good Starting Point For Startups

This article discusses how a cloud based lms is a good starting point for startups and small businesses to prepare for growth.

by Ashutosh Thatte

eLearning Design and Development

March 11, 2015

Tips To Create A Winning Online Course

A good quality online course is made up of three major components: Introduction, Instruction and Conclusion. Learn more about how to create a winning online course.

by Jessica Millis

Game-Based Learning

March 10, 2015

More Corporations Are Going Game-Based

In this article we will discuss how companies are using game-based training to increase knowledge retention and educate their employees.

by Mason Martin

eLearning Market

March 10, 2015

6 Checkpoints For Being An Online Tutor

If you want to know if you are cut out to be an online tutor analyze these 6 checkpoints. They are the "must be's" in the development of a professional online tutor.

by Karolina Roziewicz

eLearning Project Management

March 9, 2015

5 Factors To Consider When Calculating Seat Time In eLearning

There are a number of factors that have a direct impact upon the seat time of your eLearning course, all of which must be considered when creating your estimate for your clients and your audience. In this article, I'll highlight some of the most important factors that you'll want to keep in mind when calculating seat time in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

Game-Based Learning

March 9, 2015

5 Killer Examples Of Gamified eLearning

Games are often more effective for learning than traditional training approaches. So in this article we aim to show you five examples of great gamified eLearning and guide you how to set about designing your own great gamified course.

by Li Whybrow

Online Courses (MOOC)

March 9, 2015

Upcoming eLearning Trend? Exploring MOOCs For Employee Training

How can you use MOOCs for employee training to enrich the L&D experience and bridge gaps in record time? This article has the answer.

by Christopher Pappas