Articles

Instructional Design

November 6, 2014

Instructional Design Models and Theories: Dual Coding Theory

The Dual Coding Theory was introduced by the Emeritus Professor of Psychology Allan Paivio in 1971.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

November 6, 2014

Make It Clear: Writing Tips for e-Learning

“If readers don’t understand what you write, you might as well have written nothing at all,” explains Copyblogger, an online writing expert. Don’t let that happen in your e-Learning course! To create effective online training, you need to present your content clearly. Good e-Learning content is all about communicating clearly so that it’s not a chore for your learners to understand and learn the valuable information in your course.

by Christie Wroten

eLearning Challenges

November 5, 2014

Top 5 Most Common eLearning Challenges And How To Overcome Them

In this article, you'll find the top 5 eLearning challenges, all of which have the power to hinder the overall eLearning experience. However, you will also learn how to overcome each and every one of them, so that you can give your learners the chance to successfully achieve their objectives and reach the finish line of success.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Software

November 4, 2014 | Sponsored

Experience API Explained: 5 Frequently Asked Questions

Learning professionals are abuzz with excitement about the Experience API (xAPI). If you’re just getting started with xAPI, this article is a basic primer and provides answers to 5 frequently asked questions. Read on to learn more about what xAPI can (and can’t) do for your organization.

by Sandi Lin

Learning Management Systems

November 4, 2014

11 Tips For Choosing The Best Learning Management System (2018 Update)

In this article, I'll share 11 tips that will help you to choose the best Learning Management System based on your company’s needs. From scalability to usability, I will delve into the various things you may want to consider when searching for your best Learning Management System.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Market

November 3, 2014

7 Tips To Find your Niche As An eLearning Freelancer

In this article, I'll shed some light on how to find your niche as an eLearning freelancer, which can help you to build a long term and thriving eLearning freelance career.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

November 2, 2014

11 Tips To Create A Winning LMS RFI

In many respects, an LMS Request for Information (RFI) is the first step in the LMS research process, and it can give you the opportunity to formulate an eLearning plan and budget before you even begin assessing potential LMS vendors. In this article, I'll share 11 tips to create a winning LMS RFI.

by Christopher Pappas

Game-Based Learning

November 1, 2014

Gamification: Intrinsic Motivation for Lasting Engagement

Engagement is the pinnacle of a Learning and Development programme; without engagement, learners are no more than observers. But once engaged, learners evolve into active information-consumers who take the initiative and push their development forwards without the L&D department holding their hands or putting a gun to their back.

by Juliette Denny

eLearning Design and Development

October 31, 2014

6 Tips On How To Create Characters In eLearning

In this article, I'll go over how to build an eLearning deliverable around a central character in order to increase learner engagement and interactivity. These helpful tips will allow you to create vivid and creative eLearning courses, without however sacrificing their effectiveness.

by Henson Gawliu Jr. | Digital Marketing Leader

Simulation and Scenario-Based Learning

October 31, 2014

Story-Based Learning Strategy In A Course For Instructional Designers

In this article, I will share with you a case study that features a course based on story-based learning strategy for Instructional Designers on Content Types and their Visualization Approaches.

by Asha Pandey

Instructional Design

October 30, 2014

Instructional Design Models and Theories: Individualized Instruction Model

The Keller Plan, which is often referred to as “The Personalized System of Instruction”, was developed in the middle sixties by Fred Keller, J. Gilmour Sherman, and a number of other researchers and educational theorists, and relies upon the Individualized Instruction Model.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

October 30, 2014

Guiding Your Learner Toward Engagement

Learning is an adventure! At least, it can be. For your next e-Learning course, try guiding your learner through the course, gradually revealing important pieces of information like Hansel and Gretel’s breadcrumb trail. The carefully planned emphasis and reveal of important information will keep your learner interested and paying attention.

by Stephanie Ivec