Articles

Educational Technology

February 8, 2015

Pedagogical Documentation In Reggio-inspired Early Childhood Programs

I never cease to be fascinated by the depth of early childhood education. I feel like we’re still in the infancy of understanding it. In my own search for knowledge I was recently directed to a paper written by Carol Anne Wien about Learning to Document in Reggio-inspired Education. The first aspect of this paper that I enjoyed was its focus on implementing theory in a practical setting. The other aspect of the paper that I really enjoyed was the idea of “teaching with questions”.

by Ron Spreeuwenberg

Mobile Learning

February 7, 2015

Does Your School Need An App?

Schools, from elementary to university, are starting to get in on the app trend, giving students, teachers, parents and administrators an easier way to stay in touch. As Linda Erdos, spokesperson for Arlington, VA public schools, says, apps are “the next generation” of communication between parents, students and schools. But what do school apps really need in order to work for everyone who uses them? We’ve put together a list of 5 things that every school app should include.

by Liz Seasholtz

Mobile Learning

February 7, 2015

Texting In The Classroom: Change This Distraction Into Engagement

The latest smart phones are becoming sources of utter obsession for the new generation, and a complete nuisance for teachers. While the Gen X spends most of their time doing something more “constructive” that requires activity, they can’t help wonder what will become of the Gen Y whose eyes always seem to be glued to their smartphone’s screen.

by Vanessa Collister

eLearning Challenges

February 6, 2015

The Basics Of Design Thinking In eLearning

Design thinking is a term that has been used for years in a variety of business industries. In particular for eLearning professionals, is a way to develop eLearning deliverables that are always on target and offer real value to your audience. In this article, I'll highlight the basic ideas behind design thinking in eLearning and the stages involved.

by Christopher Pappas

HR Tools

February 6, 2015

Can HR Software Become a FitBit? And Gamification?

Mark Andreessen said in 2011 that software is eating the world. It certainly is – even in sectors where it was not considered an option - and it seems that together with cultural changes emanating from the wearable technology world, software is going to eat HR too, changing performance management and creating a new role for enterprise gamification.

by Gal Rimon

eLearning Design and Development

February 5, 2015

6 Reasons To Use Prototype in eLearning

Creating a prototype in eLearning may require a significant investment of both time and resources, but the benefits it offers are well worth it in the end. In this article, I'll offer some convincing arguments for why you should be using prototypes when creating your eLearning deliverables.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Authoring Tools

February 5, 2015

The e-Learning Purchasing Guide

Making a shopping list to begin a new training program takes a lot more time and research than a grocery list or your weekend to-do list, especially if you’re new to the e-Learning world. With all the e-Learning software available today, you might be wondering how you choose the right tools to purchase for a successful—and complete—training program.

by Christie Wroten

Corporate eLearning

February 4, 2015

The Great Onboarding Elearning Courses

A great onboarding experience should be efficient and empathetic. Here we look at some elearning courses from agencies in the elearning sector, which either hit or come close to doing this.

by Li Whybrow

Corporate eLearning

February 4, 2015

Why Soft Skills Are Key To EVERYONE’s Employability And Career Progression

The message about ‘soft skills’ has been garnering a lot of support in the press: highly qualified graduates with a string of A*s but who are uncomfortable in face-to-face meetings and making calls. Business is all about building relationships and those relationships just don’t develop via email – people need to go out there and talk to other people and they need soft skills to do it. Mark Rose explains how it can be done.

by Mark Rose

Instructional Design

February 3, 2015

Why Do You Need An Instructional Design Degree?

The issue of whether an Instructional Design degree should be a prerequisite is a hotly debated topic in the eLearning industry. Some believe that earning a degree gives instructional designers the model, theory, and tech knowledge they need. Others are of the opinion that on-the-job experience and self-study can instill that same knowledge. In this article I will take a look at why you may want to consider an Instructional Design degree.

by Christopher Pappas

Game-Based Learning

February 3, 2015

7 Reasons To Adopt An eLearning Simulation In Your eMarketing Course

Giving dynamic and interactive lectures is an imperative for any E-Marketing instructor; therefore it is challenging to find a suitable e-Learning method that caters to the needs of your students. As an early adopter of a serious game - Simbound, designed as an e-Learning platform for E-Marketing instructors, I would like to share with you my own experiences, based on its capabilities in developing highly valuable skills in this domain. Find below 7 relevant reasons in adopting this simulation-based training platform into your E-Marketing courseware.

by Alexandru Capatina

eLearning Authoring Tools

February 3, 2015

How Vital Learning Built 25 HTML5 Compliant eLearning Courses In 5 months, Under Budget!

For 25 years, Vital Learning LLC has produced essential skills training and development courses that address engagement and organizational challenges. When the Vital Learning team was faced with a time-sensitive challenge, it chose dominKnow’s web-based eLearning and mobile-learning authoring product, Claro, to "get the job done".

by Luke Hickey