Articles

Corporate eLearning

June 7, 2015

Using Whiteboard Animation For Training And eLearning

Most Institutes and organizations are still using the board (white/black) techniques to teach their students/learners. Whiteboard animation is the concept of teaching the learners digitally while maintaining engagement. This mode can be altered with some interactivities and voice-overs. Whiteboard animations can play a huge role in eLearning industry when using proper delivery methods. With an effective script and storyboarding it can also be used to create better engagement for eLearning.

by Soni Amit K

Asynchronous Learning

June 6, 2015

10 Netiquette Tips For Online Discussions

As an online learner, you already know that participating in your eLearning course online discussions contributes to your critical thinking and writing skills' development. However, there is a netiquette code for online discussions too. In this article, I’ll share the 10 top netiquette tips for participating in online discussions, so that you will be able to make the most of your eLearning experience.

by Christopher Pappas

Microlearning

June 6, 2015

Why Video Is The Best Medium For Microlearning

Microlearning is where training is headed; but which is the best medium to deliver your content in order to improve knowledge transfer?

by John Eades

Instructional Design

June 5, 2015

Finding The Best Instructional Design Master’s Degree: 6 Selection Criteria

Due to the sheer abundance of Instructional Design Master’s programs available, choosing the one that is ideal for your specific professional goals and objectives can be time consuming and stressful. In this article, I’ll offer you some tips that can make the process of selecting an Instructional Design Master’s program quite straightforward.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

June 5, 2015

Should Your HR Department Deliver Compassion Training?

More and more Human Resources departments throughout the United States are being asked to weigh in on the issue of compassion training, and often they are charged with the responsibility of determining how compassion training can be delivered to managers and employees.

by Roz Bahrami

Learning Culture

June 5, 2015

Organizational Culture Of Learning Needs To Change For The 70:20:10 Method To Work

Workplace learning comes in all forms. 70:20:10 is a great reference model, but finding success with it involves far more than just blending eLearning with classroom learning, or improving how you rate performance against training.

by Mark Rose

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

June 4, 2015

The LinkedIn Guide For eLearning Professionals

You are almost constantly online; But are you sure that you are successfully promoting your eLearning professional identity? LinkedIn is a social network that has been used by countless employers and business professionals to connect, hire, and market. With a bit of creativity and ingenuity, eLearning professionals are now using LinkedIn to transform their eLearning courses into memorable and highly collaborative online experiences. In this article, I'll share a LinkedIn guide for eLearning that will give you invaluable tips that will help you use this professional network for the benefit of your eLearning career.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Project Management

June 4, 2015

Before The Build: Working With Subject Matter Experts and Asking the Right Questions

Want your eLearning course to be successful? Henry Ford once said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” Unless you live in the middle of the ocean or on a space station, you’ve probably driven past at least a few Ford vehicles today, so I’d say Henry Ford knows a little something about success! However, sometimes working together is easier said than done. From difficult Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to cranky coworkers, there can be challenges when you’re working with a group. That’s why it’s important to set a good foundation for collaboration and review before you even begin building your course.

by Stephanie Ivec

eLearning Benefits

June 4, 2015

Why Α Learning Management System Is Useful

A Learning Management System is a web-based application that allows educational institutions and companies to provide the target beneficiaries with informational content and educational resources. It is an effective and responsive way for industry experts and teachers to create, deliver, and manage their content, as well as monitor participation and assess performance among learners. 

by Hemina Shah

Custom eLearning

June 3, 2015

Developing Custom eLearning: 7 Benefits For Your Organization

A significant percentage of your organization’s budget goes into employee development. So, why not make the most of your resources by developing custom eLearning and provide your corporate learners with an online training experience that truly benefits them and offers the best ROI. In this article, I’ll discuss why and how custom eLearning development benefits your organization and improves employees’ performance.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Trends

June 3, 2015

Top 10 eLearning Trends For 2015

So, do you want on-trend, tech savvy eLearning? We’ve got you covered. Here are the top 10 trends for what’s hot in 2015 and beyond.

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

Learning Management Systems

June 3, 2015

Personalizing Your eLearning Program Using An LMS

Ideally each training experience should be unique. On the one hand everyone likes to learn in a different way, as some people have a tendency to learn better when exposed to images, whilst others might prefer text or videos; on the other hand also companies have specific and unique needs that differ depending on their business goals. Read more to learn how to personalize your eLearning program using an LMS.

by Dario De Angelis