Articles

Educational Technology

September 28, 2014

7 Tips To Use Google Slides in eLearning

In this article, you'll find some helpful tips on how to take full advantage of Google Slides in eLearning, so that you can quickly and conveniently create powerful presentations for your learners.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

September 28, 2014

Why Is It Necessary To Move Your Corporate Training Online?

Are you still administering trainings on stand-alone Power Points? Are you seriously developing another CD of training with your preferred e-learning consultant? The question isn’t “why is it necessary to move your corporate training online”, rather, “why haven’t you done it yet?”

by John Laskaris

eLearning Project Management

September 27, 2014

6 Tips To Estimate Your eLearning Course Length

In this article, I will discuss the key factors that you'll want to bear in mind when estimating your eLearning course length. This will allow you to create eLearning courses that are just long enough to achieve the desired learning objectives, but still short enough to avoid learner boredom and frustration.

by Christopher Pappas

Blended Learning

September 27, 2014

Flipping your EFL Classroom? Go ahead!

Flipping an EFL classroom makes a lot of sense since it allows the teacher to focus on helping student develop their communication skills. Learners have more time to engage in actual, meaningful interaction in the target language in class, where the teacher is available to offer timely feedback and assistance. Teachers can reach more students in a way that caters to their learning pace and style. Best of all… it’s not really that hard to do.

by Fausto Puppo

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

September 26, 2014

5 Steps To Use LinkedIn For Social Learning

In this article, I'll explore the many applications of LinkedIn for social learning that will help you to develop a winning social learning strategy for your eLearning courses, deliverables, or training events.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

September 26, 2014

LMS Security: Problems and Solutions

Learning Management Systems, especially in the corporate training sector, usually contain sensitive information that we absolutely want to keep safe. Learn what are the main LMS security issues and how to solve them.

by Dario De Angelis

eLearning Design and Development

September 25, 2014

5 Ways to Effectively Assess your eLearning Course Audience

In this article, I'll discuss the many ways that you can assess your eLearning course audience, in order to design eLearning deliverables that meet their objectives and offer an overall invaluable eLearning experience to your learners every time!

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

September 25, 2014

Key Tips for Working with Short Attention Spans

YouTube videos are usually about 3-4 minutes. An average phone call is less than 2 minutes, according to Statista . It makes sense—people have short attention spans. Research firm Basex says that unnecessary workplace interruptions take 28% of US workers’ days and $650 billion a year in productivity. So, how do you design effective e-Learning courses when your learners are easily distracted?

by Christie Wroten

eLearning Project Management

September 24, 2014

Top 10 Free BaseCamp Alternatives

In this article, I'll highlight the top 10 free BaseCamp alternatives, and walk you through how to use each free project management tool to take full advantage of its features. These free project management tools can help you to stay on track by creating a virtual base of operations. Keep in mind that while all these tools are free, most of them offer advanced features for a fee (monthly or annually).

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

September 24, 2014

A Time of Crisis for the UK Learning and Development Industry

In this article, part one of my series on saving the UK Learning and Development industry from certain doom, I examine how the L&D industry is struggling to keep up with times and highlight what needs to be done to meet demands and expectations. This is a brutal, no-holds-barred assessment of L&D, taken from my own experiences talking with L&D professionals and research into the state of the industry. Part 2 will establish how – and why – to bring learning and talent training together.

by Juliette Denny

eLearning Design and Development

September 23, 2014

Top 10 Tips to Use Collaboration Tools in eLearning

In this article, I'll share 10 tips to use collaboration tools in eLearning, so that you can create eLearning courses that are truly interactive, immersive, and innovative. Each tip, trick, and technique will allow you to not only more effectively utilize collaboration tools, but to make social collaboration an integral part of your eLearning strategy.

by Christopher Pappas

Game-Based Learning

September 23, 2014

6 Steps To Get Started With Gamification

Getting started with gamification is easier than you think. A playful attitude and curiosity prepare you for understanding the power of gamification. If you are interested in getting started with gamification check the following 6 steps!

by Mario Herger