Articles

Corporate eLearning

August 8, 2015

The Hidden Cost Of eLearning Consumption

When we buy an eLearning course we take into account development costs or costs related to various quality parameters. We forget, however, that such a course generates additional costs after implementation. Let's take a look at one of them; the hidden cost of eLearning consumption.

by Marek Hyla

Game-Based Learning

August 8, 2015

A Practical Way To Apply Gamification In The Classroom

Education is constantly transforming as educators we need to keep up or lose the battle on students’ attention. This article describes a practical and easy way to apply gamification in the classroom to enhance motivation. It costs nothing, and yet the results are priceless.

by Rambo Levin

eLearning Design and Development

August 7, 2015

Open-Ended Questions In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

Open-ended questions prompt learners to explore their thoughts, feelings, and opinions while testing their comprehension. They don’t have the limitations of closed-ended questions and encourage learners to delve deeper into a topic by using their critical thinking skills and creativity. In this article, I’ll explain the difference between open-ended questions and open-ended statements, and I’ll share 6 tips on how to use open-ended questions in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

August 7, 2015

The Importance Of Just In Time Performance Support

Just in time performance support is now more than nice to have! It is a necessity to support your employees to perform better, even when they are on the go.

by Anand Timothy

Corporate eLearning

August 6, 2015

7 Tips For Effective Online Compliance Training

Adherence to your organization’s laws and regulations is vital; however, successful online compliance training programs are rather rare. In this article, I’ll share 7 tips to create effective online compliance training courses in order to make sure that your employees understand the rules, no matter how complex they are, and they protect your company’s most valuable asset: its reputation.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

August 6, 2015

Emotional Engagement: How Positive And Negative Emotions Affect eLearning

Using gamification adds fun to your eLearning course and increases engagement from your employees at an emotional level. In this article I will share some thoughts I gathered from reading a few interesting articles on how strategies like gamification and scenarios are effective in creating emotional engagement.

by Christie Wroten

Corporate eLearning

August 6, 2015

How To Nail Enterprise Resource Planning Training Programs That Appeal To Millennials And Boomers

Your workforce is currently made up of two very distinct groups of people; Boomers and Gen X in one group and Millennials in the other. In this article I will share 5 tips to create successful Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) training programs that appeal to all generations of your workforce.

by Boaz Amidor

eLearning Design and Development

August 5, 2015

Matching Questions In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

Multiple choice and True or False questions may be the most popular method of inquiry in eLearning courses, but matching questions offer their fair share of benefits. By using this two-column assessment tool, you can find out if your learners are truly comprehending the subject matter without having to create a series of questions. In this article, I’ll highlight 5 best practices you should keep in mind when developing matching questions, as well as 4 tips on how to effectively use them in your eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

August 5, 2015

Why Learning And Development Is The Most Important Department

The most important part for someone in Learning and Development to understand is that the world around us is causing your department to be more important than ever.

by John Eades

eLearning Articles

August 5, 2015

Why Students Need More Control Over Their Online Education

Traditional universities often boast about the relationships students build on their campuses, which ultimately provide students with powerful support networks. There’s no reason online students can’t enjoy these same benefits. In this article I will share why giving students more control over their online education enhances their online learning experience.

by Mattan Griffel

Educational Technology

August 4, 2015

Top 10 Free Timeline Creation Tools For eLearning Professionals

Timelines are incredibly powerful visual tools and can significantly enhance an eLearning experience. In this article, I'll share the top 10 free timeline creation tools so that you can create your own timelines without even touching your eLearning budget.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Project Management

August 4, 2015

7 Tips To Involve Your Learning And Development Team And Enhance eLearning Quality  

Can too many cooks spoil the broth, or can they make the broth taste better? In this article I explore 7 tips you can enhance eLearning quality by involving more of your Learning and Development team.

by Li Whybrow