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Custom eLearning

April 2, 2015

Custom eLearning Content: A Powerful Tool

eLearning has redefined the learner, but the learner has to define eLearning. With more ways to access knowledge than ever before, anybody with an internet connection can now be a student in practically any chosen field. And custom eLearning content is one of the most powerful tools in disseminating information to your organization’s communities and audiences.

by Margie Herron

Blended Learning

April 2, 2015

eLearning Lessons From Mother Nature: Online Learning In Emergencies

Over 100 inches of snow in 5 weeks, sub-zero temperatures, impassable roads and sidewalks. A metropolitan area buried under a blanket of snow (“Imagine Pompeii,” lamented one local writer, “But with snow, not lava.”). And of course, no school (I'll leave aside for now the crazed parents...).

by Mary Burns

eLearning Resources

April 2, 2015

How To Get Involved In the e-Learning Community

The e-Learning Community is a great place to learn from e-Learning experts and users. Get involved in the e-Learning community today with these 5 tips.

by Christie Wroten

eLearning Design and Development

April 1, 2015

The Top 6 Benefits Of Closed Captioning eLearning Courses

While closed captions may often be associated with the hearing impaired learners, the truth is that virtually all learners can benefit from closed captioning eLearning courses. In this article I'll shed some light on the many advantages of investing time and resources into eLearning closed captioning.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Project Management

April 1, 2015

The 4 Cs Of Brainstorming: Tips For Instructional Designers

Instructional designers: Does brainstorming sometimes feel like a bumpy ride? SweetRush ID Practice Lead Catherine Davis shows you how to smooth out the process with her four Cs - collaboration, confidence, creativity, and clarity.

by Catherine Davis

eLearning Design and Development

April 1, 2015

Non-Linear eLearning Design: 6 Common Misconceptions Instructional Designers Should Know

Although the concept of non-linearity in eLearning course design may seem straightforward, misconceptions about non-linearity in instructional design are common. In this article, I’ll discuss some common misconceptions about non-linearity, as well as the fact that, in most cases, instructional designers follow a mixed approach, including both linear and non-linear elements.

by Marisa Keramida (M.Ed.)

eLearning Design and Development

March 31, 2015

eLearning Translation: 8 Top Tips For eLearning Professionals

Localizing your eLearning course offers a variety of benefits, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Translating your eLearning deliverable can be time consuming and quite costly, but in this article you will find out how to effectively translate your eLearning course without the stress that is usually involved.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

March 31, 2015

Learner Dashboards: How Effectively Can It Increase LMS Utility?

Learner dashboards are an intuitive way of providing the most important set of information on the LMS interface. With the help of dashboards, the learners are aware of their progress every time they log on to the system. Thus they are a powerful tool for making learning truly effective and increase the utility of a LMS manifold.

by Heena Nanda

Instructional Design

March 30, 2015

Supercharge Your Instructional Design Career: New eBook!

Do you want to be the instructional designer clients call first for new projects? A terrific new eBook from Catherine Davis, instructional design practice lead at SweetRush, offers actionable tips and guidance to take your instructional design career to the next level!

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

March 30, 2015

5 Steps To Building A Business eLearning Strategy

One of the most effective initiatives to improve a company’s performance is training. During the last few years, eLearning has become an increasingly popular component of enterprise training strategies. Since every corporate goal requires specific knowledge and skills, eLearning materials can be easily designed to impact and develop specific qualifications in a workforce.

by Tess Pajaron

eLearning Design and Development

March 29, 2015

6 Tips To Design eLearning Courses That Appeal To A Wider eLearning Audience

Want to broaden your eLearning horizons and impact more online learners? In this article I'll share some helpful tips that you can use to design eLearning courses that appeal to a wider eLearning audience, so that you can boost your eLearning course sales and expand your eLearning market reach.

by Christopher Pappas

Educational Technology

March 29, 2015

Top 3 Budget Tablets For Educators To Use In School And Child Care Classrooms

An increasing number of schools and early years programs are exploring the use of tablets, but many are holding back because of perceived costs. However, the reality is that tablets are cheap, and they’re getting cheaper all the time.

by Ron Spreeuwenberg