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The e-Learning Purchasing Guide
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
Why Soft Skills Are Key To EVERYONE’s Employability And Career Progression
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
Why Do You Need An Instructional Design Degree?
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
7 Reasons To Adopt An e-Learning Simulation In Your e-Marketing Course
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
How To Undermine Your 1-to-1 Program... Without Really Trying
Mobile Learning
February 2, 2015

How To Undermine Your 1-to-1 Program... Without Really Trying

We’ve all read those articles on creating “good” 1-to-1 programs. But sure, while being good is, well, good, being devilish is sometimes downright fun. And how better to be mischievous and naughty than with technology, especially with something as comprehensive as a school or district wide 1-to-1 program? So if you are thinking about starting a 1-to-1 program—and want to channel your inner Voldemort (or maybe, more benignly, your inner Squirrel Nutkin) and create havoc in your incipient or future 1-to-1 program--this post offers 10 easy steps to get you started.
by Mary Burns
Digital Learning Styles Present A Challenge For Online Educators
eLearning Articles
February 1, 2015

Digital Learning Styles Present A Challenge For Online Educators

Distance education is rapidly growing and demands constant adaptation by everyone involved, including educators. It opens up more opportunities for a wide range of students, making higher education accessible for more people. However, with the increasing diversity in student populations and rapidly changing technology, defining and supporting learning styles for all students is becoming more challenging.
by Mary Norton
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