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eLearning Market

April 4, 2015

The 6 Types Of eCommerce Platforms For Your eLearning Course

You've spent countless hours developing your eLearning course. You've even gone to great lengths to establish an online presence and start building the launch buzz via social media. However, all of your efforts will be in vain if you fail to choose the right eCommerce platform for you. In this article I will discuss the different types of eCommerce platforms for your eLearning course, in order to help you narrow down your list of possibilities. Additionally, I will discuss some key factors to keep in mind before making your final decision.

by Christopher Pappas

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

April 4, 2015

Social Learning: 3 Pro Tips To Make Your eLearning Course Social

We live in a digital world. Our interactions are digital. Our learning is digital. We keep trying to mirror the “real” life in the digital world, where we are spending most of our time. Our opinions are shared on social media, our friends “like” us on social media, the reviews and testimonials we are looking for are online. And the closer we mirror the real world in our digital endeavors, the closer we will be to achieve the same results. But, what does this mean for eLearning?

by Garima Gupta

eLearning Design and Development

April 3, 2015

7 eLearning Script Writing Tips To Perfect Your eLearning Course Narrative

Writing scripts is one of the many tasks eLearning professionals must fulfill. In this article, I'll highlight some invaluable eLearning script writing tips that can help you create an eLearning course narrative that is powerful and polished.

by Christopher Pappas

Asynchronous Learning

April 3, 2015

Online Collaboration Strategies To Engage Your Learners

There are multiple strategies that can be used to engage learners online. It is important to allow leaners to engage with content in different ways to ensure learning transfer. In this article, I will present you several strategies to engage your learners through online collaboration.

by Amy Thornton

Corporate eLearning

April 3, 2015 | Sponsored

Creating An Online Learning Platform From Scratch

Small companies experiencing rapid growth can be priced out of the age old solution of authoring tool build and LMS output. In this article, we take a look at how small, growing companies can begin to implement a scalable, learning platform to support their ever-growing learning and development needs.

by Mike Alcock

Simulation and Scenario-Based Learning

April 2, 2015

The Top 7 Benefits Of Using Branching Scenarios In eLearning

Branching scenarios are one of the most effective learning activities, and also one of the most widely used in the training industry. This article will shed some light on the many advantages offered by using branching scenarios in eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas

Custom eLearning

April 2, 2015

Custom eLearning Content: A Powerful Tool

eLearning has redefined the learner, but the learner has to define eLearning. With more ways to access knowledge than ever before, anybody with an internet connection can now be a student in practically any chosen field. And custom eLearning content is one of the most powerful tools in disseminating information to your organization’s communities and audiences.

by Margie Herron

Blended Learning

April 2, 2015

eLearning Lessons From Mother Nature: Online Learning In Emergencies

Over 100 inches of snow in 5 weeks, sub-zero temperatures, impassable roads and sidewalks. A metropolitan area buried under a blanket of snow (“Imagine Pompeii,” lamented one local writer, “But with snow, not lava.”). And of course, no school (I'll leave aside for now the crazed parents...).

by Mary Burns

eLearning Resources

April 2, 2015

How To Get Involved In the e-Learning Community

The e-Learning Community is a great place to learn from e-Learning experts and users. Get involved in the e-Learning community today with these 5 tips.

by Christie Wroten

eLearning Design and Development

April 1, 2015

The Top 6 Benefits Of Closed Captioning eLearning Courses

While closed captions may often be associated with the hearing impaired learners, the truth is that virtually all learners can benefit from closed captioning eLearning courses. In this article I'll shed some light on the many advantages of investing time and resources into eLearning closed captioning.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Project Management

April 1, 2015

The 4 Cs Of Brainstorming: Tips For Instructional Designers

Instructional designers: Does brainstorming sometimes feel like a bumpy ride? SweetRush ID Practice Lead Catherine Davis shows you how to smooth out the process with her four Cs - collaboration, confidence, creativity, and clarity.

by Catherine Davis

eLearning Design and Development

April 1, 2015

Non-Linear eLearning Design: 6 Common Misconceptions Instructional Designers Should Know

Although the concept of non-linearity in eLearning course design may seem straightforward, misconceptions about non-linearity in instructional design are common. In this article, I’ll discuss some common misconceptions about non-linearity, as well as the fact that, in most cases, instructional designers follow a mixed approach, including both linear and non-linear elements.

by Marisa Keramida (M.Ed.)