Articles

Instructional Design

October 8, 2014

Instructional Design Models and Theories: The Discovery Learning Model

1961 - Jerome Bruner, an American psychologist, introduces the Discovery Learning Model. Check the Instructional Design Models and Theories: The Discovery Learning Model article and presentation to find more.

by Christopher Pappas

Game-Based Learning

October 8, 2014

Gamification: Make Education Entertaining to Secure Learner Engagement

In this, the final part of my series on the need for change within the UK Learning and Development landscape, I explain why education and entertainment should not be thought of as mutually exclusive. In fact, we should aim to add elements of ‘fun’ to all kinds of training in order to secure engagement and get learners truly learning.

by Juliette Denny

eLearning Events

October 8, 2014

Asia Pacific Learning and Development Trends

An Insightful Look at Learner Engagement, Learning Budgets, and Evaluating Learning’s Impact by Justin Hill, Director, Strategic Accounts – Asia, Skillsoft

by Kydon Holdings

eLearning Project Management

October 7, 2014

Top 9 Tips to Boost Collaboration Within Your eLearning Team

In this article, I will present you 9 tips to boost collaboration with your eLearning design and development team. These tips and techniques can offer you and your eLearning team the chance to improve communication, streamline your efforts, and effectively handle any challenge that an eLearning project throws your way.

by Christopher Pappas

Blended Learning

October 7, 2014

Using Learning Activities to Optimize Blended Learning

Blended courses come with their own benefits and challenges. In this article, you will find invaluable tips and strategies on how to map the class activities with the online materials to achieve the best possible educational experience for your learners.

by Elham Arabi

Instructor-Led Training

October 7, 2014

Dear Jo: “I’ve Just Been Handed the Training Department!” - Part Two

Continuing with the second installment of Dear Jo, industry veteran Jo Coulson answers your corporate training and performance improvement questions! In Part Two of “I’ve Just Been Handed the Training Department!”, Jo’s reader has taken over the training department but has minimal background in learning and development. How much training industry knowledge does she need, and how can she get it?

by Jo Coulson

Game-Based Learning

October 6, 2014

How To Integrate Serious Games In Your eLearning Course

In this article, I'll walk you through some tips and tricks for how you can integrate eLearning games into literally any eLearning deliverable, whether this is an online corporate training for a Fortune 500 client, or a K-12 eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

October 6, 2014

Giving Moodle a Makeover

Let’s admit it, Moodle is not the prettiest of the bunch, plus the navigation can really turn into a client deterring labyrinth. In this article I will give some insight into how we took this ugly duckling and transformed it into a beautiful (and easy to navigate) swan by making a few simple changes.

by Celeste Mulder

eLearning Design and Development

October 5, 2014

Top 5 Tips To Effectively Use Humor in eLearning

In this article, I will give you the insight and advice you need to effectively use humor in your eLearning deliverables. This article offers a variety of tips on how to use humor in your eLearning courses or online training events, without stepping on any toes or compromising your learning goals.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

October 5, 2014

How To Create A Sticky Learning Experience In Compliance Training

In this article, I will outline some of the innovative approaches we have adopted to create “sticky learning experiences” in Compliance courses.

by Asha Pandey

eLearning Market

October 4, 2014

7 Tips Every eLearning Freelancer Should Know To Land More Jobs

In this article, I will share 7 tips that absolutely every eLearning freelancer should know to land more jobs, even if you don't have any prior experience in the eLearning industry. By the time you're done reading these tips, you will have the insight and advice you need to start building your brand image, perfecting your portfolio, and edging out the competition to get more eLearning projects!

by Christopher Pappas

Game-Based Learning

October 4, 2014

Gamification At Work: What Employees Really Think

Prominent case studies on employee engagement and gamification leave out one important factor: how do the employees feel about using engagement software? In the flurry of gamification hype – some of which is warranted and some of which is unfounded – the perspective of employees is constantly missing from the discussion. A recent survey revealed their thoughts.

by Zach Watson