Articles

eLearning Design and Development

October 25, 2014

eLearning Localization Benefits and Tips

In this article, I'll go over the benefits of eLearning localization. I'll also share some eLearning localizations tips that you can use when you're developing eLearning courses for audiences around the world, in order to make the eLearning localization process less stressful, more effective, and more profitable.

by Christopher Pappas

Mobile Learning

October 25, 2014

6 Benefits of BYOD In The Classroom

A few years ago, I decided to incorporate mobile devices into my lesson plans. While the content still remains the focus of my teaching, I think technology can enhance learning at every point in a lesson. As an early BYOD ("Bring Your Own Device") adopter in my school, I have seen increased learning outcomes and test scores, not to mention that my students are now more engaged in learning activities.

by Tiziana Saponaro

Experiential Learning

October 24, 2014

8 Reasons Why Experiential Learning Is The Future Of Learning

8 Reasons Why Experiential Learning Is The Future Of Learning by Mr Rajiv Jayaraman, Founder and CEO, KNOLSKAPE

by Kydon Holdings

Instructional Design

October 23, 2014

Instructional Design Models and Theories: Subsumption Theory

The Subsumption Learning Theory was developed in 1963 by the American psychologist David Ausubel. The theory focuses on how individuals acquire and learn large chunks of information through visual means or text materials.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Authoring Tools

October 23, 2014

4 Reasons to Choose Cloud Authoring

Cloud authoring has a whole lot more than a silver lining to it. You’re about to find out that the cloud is jam-packed with benefits for e-Learning developers. Let’s take a closer look at the cloud—from the basics to why you should choose cloud authoring to create your online training.

by Christie Wroten

Mobile Learning

October 22, 2014

7 Tips To Repurpose eLearning Content for Mobile Learning

In this article, I'll share 7 top tips that will help you to successfully repurpose you eLearning course’s content for your mobile learning course, so that you can develop a mobile learning strategy that requires minimal resources and offers maximum benefit to your learners.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

October 22, 2014

Is Claroline Connect The First Real LMS?

Blogging, tagging, liking, sharing on Facebook, tweeting – social networking is second nature for today’s students. Over the last 10 years the web has steadily evolved, as have its educational applications. Claroline Connect is the first real Learning Management System, dedicated to the learning process rather than the teaching process. Opensource, responsive design and full mobile (with offline option), Claroline Connect is a real step ahead and not one more “2.0 look-alike LMS”.

by Pascal Balancier

Game-Based Learning

October 21, 2014

The Power of Gamification in HR

“You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.” - Albert Einstein So it’s all about the game. We have been gaming since childhood, with scrabble, cop-thief, monopoly etc, and that’s how we have learnt the basic concepts of life. And now based on the similar notion, the new management fad co-relates GAMIFICATION and HR. Yes, you read it right!

by Surabhi Paliwal

eLearning Design and Development

October 21, 2014

4 Tips To Use Color in eLearning

In this article, I'll share the basics of using colors to enhance the aesthetic appeal and effectiveness of your eLearning deliverable. I'll even discuss how each color can create a specific mood or effect, in order to make your eLearning course more meaningful and memorable for your target audience.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Articles

October 20, 2014

Is Racism Learned Behavior?

Racism has been described as Learned Behavior! Countless number of experts and community organizers has expressed the notion that children aren’t born with racial prejudice as part of their character makeup. That the process of hating an individual on the basis of their racial, skin color, or ethnic origin can be attributed to a structure approach to psychological conditioning. So, what is the impact of pre-judgments as it relates to interpersonal learning experiences?

by Fred Irving Williams

eLearning Design and Development

October 19, 2014

7 Tips For eLearning Professionals To Enhance Knowledge Retention

This article features a number of tips and techniques that eLearning professionals can use to enhance knowledge retention for their eLearning audiences. After all, without knowledge retention, the overall eLearning experience won't offer any real value to the learners.

by Christopher Pappas

Game-Based Learning

October 18, 2014

Gamification In Learning Through An Avatar-based Serious Game Concept

In one of my earlier articles published in eLearning Industry portal on Aug 2014, I had shared a case study on the benefits of Gamification in learning (through a serious game concept). In this article, I am sharing another case study using the same content (on Account Management Fundamentals) but re-designed using an Avatar-based approach. I will also share the gains that accrued with this enhanced approach. 

by Asha Pandey