Articles

Learning Management Systems

December 8, 2014

Choosing An Online Learning Platform: Which Makes Sense?

The type of online learning system you choose will depend on what you want your online program to "be." That, in turn, depends on a number of factors--what students should know and be able to do, technical considerations and the skills of online instructors. This post examines a few options for choosing an online learning "system."

by Mary Burns

Blended Learning

December 7, 2014

Why Blended Learning Is Ultimately Best For Corporate Training

When delivered well, eLearning gives great results to companies and their staff by reducing both training costs and increasing performance. A traditional classroom environment for training remains trusted and popular - and certainly adds to staff knowledge and performance - it’s generally a one-time session for a single group of people who assemble together for it. Compare this to eLearning which is designed for a far larger number, regardless of their location: it's convenient and cost-effective.

by Mark Rose

Instructional Design

December 6, 2014

Instructional Design Models and Theories: Elaboration Theory

The Elaboration Theory was introduced by Charles Reigeluth, an American educational theorist in 1979. The Elaboration Theory supports that the content organization should be presented in increasing order of difficulty.

by Christopher Pappas

Educational Technology

December 5, 2014

7 Tips To Use Google Forms In eLearning

In this article I'll walk you through the many ways that you can use Google Forms in your eLearning deliverables. I will also offer tips and techniques that can give you the power to turn Google Forms in eLearning into a time-saving tool.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

December 5, 2014

Who Really Uses e-Learning? A Look at Your Audiences

e-Learning is a great way for companies to deliver mandatory training, but do you know who really uses it? Knowing the audience for an e-Learning course is crucial to its success. The audience will change how you present the information, and even how much information you need to present in a course.

by Christie Wroten

eLearning Design and Development

December 4, 2014

8 Tips To Use Stock Images In eLearning

In this article, I'll share 8 unexpected and powerful uses for stock images that you'll want to consider when designing your next eLearning deliverable. Each of these can help you to create engaging, interactive, and effective eLearning courses that your learners aren't soon to forget!

by Christopher Pappas

Educational Technology

December 4, 2014

Why I Believe Scratch Is The Future Of Programming

Invented by MIT, Scratch is an open source system that enables individuals to program interactive stories, games and animations. Scratch is an ideal tool for teaching kids how to code. All the material is free and there are many resources to help teachers integrate coding with their curriculum.

by Steven Yee

eLearning Design and Development

December 3, 2014

5 Psychology Principles That eLearning Professionals Should Know

In this article, I'll highlight 5 psychology principles that you should use before you develop your next eLearning courses. Knowing how learners acquire information and why they need such information, is the key to becoming a successful eLearning professional. Using psychology principles in eLearning courses, offers eLearning professionals the chance to take full advantage of learning behaviors when creating their next eLearning deliverable.

by Christopher Pappas

Game-Based Learning

December 2, 2014

The Science And Benefits Of Gamification In eLearning

In this article I'll explore how the brain responds to gamification in eLearning, and I will also highlight some of the most notable benefits of using gamification in your eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

December 1, 2014

Top 5 Tips For Visual Design In eLearning

In this article, I'll share top tips for visual design in eLearning. After reading through it, you'll be able to create an eye-catching, powerful, and immersive eLearning course for your audience, even if you are not familiar with graphic design principles.

by Christopher Pappas

Custom eLearning

November 30, 2014

How To Choose Online Training Courses That Work

An eLearning experience within an organization is made up of several components that in collusion make or break the learning experience. An important component of this experience is the online training course itself. For an organization that depends on customized online training courses or off-the-shelf/catalog online courses for training, successful training depends on the popularity of the online training courses. Here’s how to go about choosing online training courses that work for your employees.

by Heera Edwin

Learning Technologies

November 30, 2014

26 Free Adobe Captivate 8 Video Tutorials

In this article, you will find 26 Free Adobe Captivate Video Tutorials that highlight the various functionalities of Adobe Captivate 8. Adobe Captivate 8 is one of the top eLearning Authoring Tools because it allows you to create responsive eLearning courses easily and conveniently.

by Christopher Pappas