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eLearning Design and Development

April 18, 2014

7 Tips to Create Aesthetically Pleasing eLearning Courses

In this article, you will find 7 tips on how to create aesthetically pleasing eLearning courses that engage the learners and allow them to achieve the best possible eLearning experience!

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

April 17, 2014

Win Over Your e-Learners with Storytelling

Storytelling is a powerful technique. Stories are what keep us captivated at the movies, through all 12 books in a series - and they’re what keep you glued to the couch for every Tuesday night episode of your favorite drama. But did you know that stories have been grabbing your attention in places you may not even realize?

by Christie Wroten

Blended Learning

April 17, 2014

Enhanced Learning and Teaching through Utilisation of Web-based Technologies

The phenomenal evolution of Internet in terms of access, content, and teaching platforms has resulted in many more individuals considering retraining through blended learning. A market niche for an online Professional Development Award (PDA) in Project Management was identified as a suitable programme to utilise and exploit the available blended learning platforms at Forth Valley College (FVC). The accredited course by Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) and Chartered Managers Institute (CMI) was adopted as the pilot programme, and adapted for online delivery.

by Nader Jarmooz

Corporate eLearning

April 16, 2014

5 Best Practices: Corporate Training for Retail Sales Associates

From onboarding to new product rollouts to customer service, investing in effective corporate training programs for sales associates is essential for retail organizations. Check out these five best practices from our extensive experience creating award-winning corporate training for this audience.

by Erin Krebs

Learning Management Systems

April 16, 2014

Top Learning Management System Trends For 2014

eLearning Industry is rapidly changing and there are numerous Learning Management System trends for 2014. At the following article you will find the Top 14 Learning Management Trends for 2014.

by Christopher Pappas

Instructional Design

April 16, 2014

The Instructional Design for eLearning Book Review

The Instructional Design for eLearning book is an excellent resource for anyone who wishes to get started in the field of eLearning and instructional design. Also, it is a highly recommended guide for all organizations that are just getting started with eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Authoring Tools

April 15, 2014

The Ultimate List Of HTML5 eLearning Authoring Tools (2017 Update)

HTML5 eLearning authoring tools have become an industry standard nowadays. That being said, it is essential for all eLearning professionals to be aware of the available options in the eLearning authoring tool market. In this article, I’ll provide you with the ultimate list of HTML5 eLearning authoring tools the eLearning industry has to offer.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

April 14, 2014

How to Use the Science of Learning and Remembering in Corporate Training

If eLearning is a “check the box” activity, effective learning design does not matter. But what about when training directly affects business outcomes? When this is the case, instructional designers need strategies to improve both learning and remembering. Techniques such as spaced repetition, use of story, and feedback loops can help.

by Steven Boller

eLearning Articles

April 13, 2014

Gaze Into The Future Of Learning With Clark Quinn

In this exclusive interview with Learnnovators, Clark Quinn shares his insights on the significance of innovation for businesses to succeed. He explains the importance of contextual and experiential learning, and offers his recommendations for integrating mobile strategies into organizational L&D. His advice to learning designers for scaling up to meet the challenges of designing informal and social learning is invaluable. Read on…

by Ravi Pratap Singh

Instructional Design

April 11, 2014

Are You an Instructional Designer, a Learning Game Designer or Both?

Many instructional designers are now being asked to investigate serious games and gamification for use in their training. The problem? Few instructional designers have real game design experience or skills. Game-based solutions have great potential for learning, but only if they are designed well.

by Steven Boller

Educational Technology

April 11, 2014

Organize Your Smart Classrooms with Wibki

Are you looking for a way to keep your students on track and organized in the smart classroom? A new tool gives you the ability to easily organize your classroom websites and guide your students to appropriate sites.

by Rebecca Doctrow

Mobile Learning

April 10, 2014

Hold the Phones! 5 Things to Consider Before You Go Mobile

The words “m-Learning” and “mobile learning” are on everyone’s lips recently. It can start to feel like if you don’t have an m-Learning plan, you’re falling behind. But is m-Learning right for every organization?

by Stephanie Ivec