Articles

June 23, 2015

Personalized eLearning: A Customized Approach To Accelerated eLearning

Today's world is far different than the one our parents and grandparents grew up and lived in. The age of "standardization" and "One-size-fits-all" no longer applies. Today, especially where technology is so ubiquitous in every aspect of our lives, "personalization" has become very important - be it in manufacturing, services or retail business. Personalization is needed to make a product or service more endearing to the target audience, and this is especially true for eLearning. As a result, the concept of Personal Learning Environments (PLEs) is becoming more relevant in today's academic world.
by Marina Arshavskiy
June 23, 2015

Authoring Tools – Are You Up To Date?

Putting your learners needs first means using a tool that allows you to offer the most effective eLearning techniques on the platforms your learners are using. But where do you start? Keeping up to date with the latest developments and innovations is hard when you’re busy focusing on what you do best – creating great eLearning. This mini-guide will take you through the latest updates of the most popular authoring tools.
by Alan Bourne
June 22, 2015

11 Tips To Encourage Positive Attitude In eLearning

Encouraging positive attitude in your eLearning course will not only ensure an enjoyable experience for your audience, but it will also motivate them to develop their skills, talents, and interests. In this article, I' ll share 11 top tips to encourage positive attitude in eLearning, so that you can make sure that your learners find your next eLearning course interesting, inspiring, and highly engaging.
by Christopher Pappas
June 22, 2015

Too Many eLearning Companies In India – How To Find The Best?

You have decided to outsource, secured the budgets, and are ready for the evaluation process. The next question would be where to start. India is a great option to start; however, it is a vast country and there are several cities that have eLearning companies. So, very soon, you will face the challenge of having far too many companies to evaluate, as you will not know where to start and how to ensure that you get the best option. In this article I will begin by summarizing why India is possibly the right destination for you, and then I will share some tips that will help you navigate through this maze. These pointers will make your evaluation process a tad easier in short-listing the best from all eLearning companies in India.
by Asha Pandey
June 22, 2015

4 Basic Learning Methods In eLearning

There are several learning methods that are considered natural for formal learning delivered in schools. In this article I will discuss how we can use basic techniques like workbooks, tours, repetition, and note-taking in completely different learning processes. Let's take a look at the ways in which these basic learning methods can add value to eLearning courses for adults.
by Marek Hyla
June 20, 2015

Learning Disabilities In Online Training: 10 Facts eLearning Professionals Should Know

What exactly are learning disabilities? How do they impact online training? Can a learning disabled employee successfully complete your online training program? In this article, I’ll share 10 important facts you need to know about learning disabilities in online training, so that you will be able to recognize and support your learning disabled workforce.
by Christopher Pappas
June 19, 2015

5 Common Misconceptions About Instructional Designer Salaries

As is the case with most professions, over the course of time a variety of myths, exaggerations, and misconceptions surface about the pay involved. In this article, I’ll shed some light on the most common misconceptions about instructional designer salaries all instructional designers involved in the eLearning Industry should be aware of, as well as the factors that can affect your eLearning Salary.
by Christopher Pappas
June 19, 2015

Desktop Versus Mobile Learning

Who would win in an eLearning cage fight—the bigger, older, and experienced desktop computer or the young, light on its feet mobile device? A similar scenario played out in a recent Game of Thrones episode. The characters were debating the outcome of a fight between a hulking warrior and his scrawny opponent. The end result of the battle surprised a few characters and pleased a few others. Similarly, the quick rise of mobile learning may have surprised some and left us asking….
by Stephanie Ivec
June 19, 2015

Proof Of The Pudding: Measuring The Business Impact Of Corporate Training

In the workplace, proving the benefits of our activities is not always easy. But in order to know what activities truly add value and help to achieve goals, measuring results and providing evidence of success is vital. Measuring the impact of corporate training is highly important but it is often not done effectively or indeed at all. This article addresses some of the key considerations for measuring the training in every organization.
by John O Brien