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eLearning Design and Development

March 27, 2015

Learner Engagement: How To Create Effective Assessment Strategies

The article describes the methods that can be used to create effective assessment strategies in eLearning courses. It also outlines the various types of assessments that are used in eLearning courses. Additionally, the article elucidates the various ways to create effective assessments and provide diagnostic feedback to the learners. An interesting framework, Assessment Map is also discussed here. Assessment map helps the Instructional Designers to create the right assessments for each of the Learning Objectives.

by Asha Pandey

Mobile Learning

March 26, 2015

Mobile Learning: A Recipe for Productivity

Wondering what the secret ingredient is that boosts performance and productivity? It’s mobile learning! According to research done by Brandon Hall Group, 100% of the high-performing companies they surveyed were doing at least some mobile learning delivery. The high-performing companies also used apps and m-Learning management or delivery platforms more than other organizations. In case you’re wondering what exactly constitutes a “high-performing” company, Brandon Hall Group defines it as “companies having increased revenues and improved a majority of their key performance indicators over the previous year.”

by Stephanie Ivec

Educational Technology

March 26, 2015

Global Education Αnd Language Learning Technology

We are increasingly connected to the rest of the World. To address today's challenges we must develop cooperative relationships based on communications. Peer-to-Peer Video conferencing offers opportunities to increase communication skills and language learning. Social interaction helps build connections for a better world.

by Tom Goodwin

Learning Management Systems

March 26, 2015

Thomson Reuters: A Docebo LMS Case Study

With over 60,000 employees operating in 100 countries, and a with total company value of over $32 billion, Thomson Reuters is a world leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. The company has 4 main branches: financial & risk, legal, tax & accounting, and intellectual property & science - all powered by a trusted news organization.

by Dario De Angelis

Online Courses (MOOC)

March 25, 2015

9 Free MOOCs For Corporate Training

There may be a myriad of MOOCs, but finding Massive Open Online Courses for corporate training can prove to be quite challenging. If you’ve been looking for suitable MOOCs for corporate training, but haven’t had any luck so far, this article highlights MOOCs that are ideal for corporate audiences.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

March 25, 2015

5 Elements To Better Connection And Communication With Online Students

My philosophy on teaching online adult learners is centered on building a solid relationship that establishes the instructor first and foremost as the real person committed to the process of learning. This article is about the 5 elements you can use to achieve better connection and communication with online students.

by Francesca Catalano

Simulation and Scenario-Based Learning

March 25, 2015

Tell Me A Story: Cutting Edge Scenario Based eLearning

Are you an eLearning designer trying to move on from click-and-read courses? Do you realize the value of non-linear and scenario-based learning? Then this post will help you to structure your course so it’s more engaging and effective for your end user.

by Li Whybrow

eLearning Articles

March 24, 2015 | Sponsored

Using Mobile Learning Tools To Gather Learning Analytics

How can today's businesses use mobile learning tools to collect learning analytics to enable them to improve their learning? Find out with Mike Alcock.

by Mike Alcock

eLearning Career

March 24, 2015

6 Tips On How To Get Into An eLearning Industry Job

Finding a career in eLearning is a lucrative option with the rapid growth of the eLearning industry due to increase in the internet usage. Therefore, it seems to be a right time to consider a career in eLearning. The following article shares some useful tips on how to get into an eLearning industry job. Read on…

by Swati Srivastava

Learning Management Systems

March 24, 2015

5 Between The Line Things Before Selecting A Cloud Based LMS

In this article we try to read between the lines and look at the softer aspects to be taken into consideration when selecting a cloud based LMS.

by Ashutosh Thatte

eLearning Design and Development

March 23, 2015

10 Easy Steps For Successful eLearning Course Translation

eLearning course translation can have challenges but with proper organization companies can easily overcome those challenges. In this article we outline some easy steps to follow to help the translation process.

by David Kasteler

eLearning Design and Development

March 23, 2015

Feedback From Hell: How To Improve Your Feedback Messages

When I started teaching online, I had a problem that puzzled me – students didn't take kindly to my feedback. So, if you’re bewildered about the negativity in your feedback and not sure about how to make it more effective and agreeable, consider the following suggestions and your students will appreciate it!

by Sheila Shanker