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eLearning Authoring Tools

October 28, 2015

4 Rapid Authoring Tools For Developing Courses For The iPad

Do you plan to train your people using iPads? Are you looking to develop highly effective eLearning courses for the tablet from Apple? Well, one of the most important elements in the making of a good iPad-compatible course is the use of the right authoring tool.

by Yogesh Kumar Dewangan

eLearning Design and Development

October 28, 2015

4 Tips To Create A Work/School Balance While Taking Online Courses

While taking online courses can help you get your education without having to quit your job, you still have to devote time to your coursework. If you have a full-time job, you will have to figure out how to balance your duties at work with your duties at school. How can this be done?

by Sarah Smith

eLearning Authoring Tools

October 27, 2015

6 Hidden Costs Of eLearning Course Authoring Software

You’ve spent hours researching your next eLearning course authoring software, looking for the solution that meets both your needs and budget. However, before you click that “Buy” button, read this article to discover 6 hidden costs of eLearning course authoring software that every eLearning professional should know about.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

October 27, 2015

How To Make Your Content Viral: The Example Of Real Learning

How do you make a program designed for individuals go viral throughout an organization? We'll use the example of Real Learning to show some seat-of-the-pants approaches that have stood the test of time.

by Jay Cross

eLearning Authoring Tools

October 27, 2015

7 Cloud Based Authoring Tools Compared

There are literally hundreds of different software solutions that are available, allowing all types of organizations to produce, build, market, and manage their own online degree, training, and/or certification programs. In this article we’ve compared 7 cloud-based authoring tools, exploring the “pros and cons” of each solution.

by Aliesha Fisher

Game-Based Learning

October 27, 2015

An Introduction To Multi-Device eLearning Games

eLearning games are a great way to boost engagement with your learners, but with the growing need for multi-device friendly courses, how can you make sure your eLearning games are accessible for everyone? This introduction gives you the best options for developing gamification elements and eLearning games which work on any device.

by Alan Bourne

eLearning Design and Development

October 26, 2015

Top 10 Tips To Give Your Existing eLearning Course A Modern Makeover

Is it time to slap a fresh coat of graphics, eLearning tools, and online activities onto your eLearning course? Do you need to update your existing eLearning course to reach modern learners? In this article, I’ll highlight the top 10 tips you can give your existing eLearning course a makeover to meet the needs of today’s audiences.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

October 26, 2015

How To Avoid 5 Horror Stories Of eLearning Design

Have you come across design issues in eLearning which have shocked and frightened you? In this article I look at five situations in eLearning design that should be avoided and offer some tips on how to correct each situation.

by Pam Jones

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

October 26, 2015

Designing Collaborative eLearning Activities To Achieve Near And Far Transfer

Talking about collaborative eLearning activities, it is not uncommon for Instructional Designers to search for magic formulas as rules to apply and magic wands as tools to be used respectively, in order to develop the perfect eLearning project. The bad news is that there are no such magic formulas in Instructional Design. The good news? that they do not need them. The purpose of this article is to show that only one quality is actually needed in order for collaborative eLearning activities to meet different levels of learning objectives and achieve near and far transfer of knowledge: Creativity.

by Marisa Keramida (M.Ed.)

eLearning Software

October 25, 2015

What Makes An Effective Learning Portal? Here Are 7 Key Points To Consider

Are you considering using a learning portal for your organization? Not sure what to look for or what’s out there? This article will guide you through seven key points you need to consider when evaluating a learning portal.

by Li Whybrow

eLearning Market

October 25, 2015

A Proven Model For Selling Online Courses

Have you ever wanted to sell your online courses but didn’t know where to start? While many people have their material ready to share with others, they may not know how to promote it or even track down the right audience. If this is an accurate description of where you are at, you are reading the right article.

by Ridvan Aliu

eLearning Challenges

October 25, 2015

Managing eLearning Platforms: Challenges And Dilemmas

When it comes to using eLearning platforms effectively, sky is the limit… but so is the ability of the respective training providers to manage their online operations in an efficient manner to keep all of the stakeholders satisfied.

by Michael Baron