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eLearning Design and Development

October 2, 2014

Helping Online Learners Succeed (Part 1)

How can we help online learners successfully complete a course of study? The first of two blog posts by Mary Burns focuses on strategies, the first of which is to figure out who should be an online learner. The next post, will offer strategies for promoting retention in online courses.

by Mary Burns

Educational Technology

October 1, 2014

Top 10 Free GoToMeeting Alternatives

In this article, I'll share the top 10 free GoToMeeting alternatives. Whether you're looking for a platform that can give you the ability to chat one-on-one with co-workers halfway around the globe, or to hold a webinar for a wider audience, these Free Web Conferencing Tools are definitely worth considering.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

September 30, 2014

7 Tips For Proofreading And Editing Your eLearning Course

In this article, I'll share 7 invaluable tips for proofreading and editing your eLearning courses. Each of these techniques can help you to put your best foot forward by developing high quality deliverables that are always polished and perfected.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

September 30, 2014

3 Ways To Measure Training Effectiveness

Organizations care about training. Period. With so much effort devoted to training, the real question becomes evident: Did anyone really learn?

by John Eades

Virtual Classroom

September 30, 2014

Virtual Worlds - Simulation or Reality?

It’s always interesting to note someone’s response when they hear you’re using a virtual world as a learning environment. Simulation is generally the word used in the response…‘Ah, so you’re simulating the real thing’. Well yes, I suppose we are. In a way. But what I’ve thought more and more about since implementing learning within a virtual world environment is that simulation and reality can become very blurred in the virtual world. I’m no longer certain it can be simply described as simulated learning – the experience is very real. So is it simulated? Or is it reality? And does it matter?

by Kydon Holdings

eLearning Design and Development

September 29, 2014

6 Reasons To Use Focus Groups in eLearning

In this article, I'll delve into the most notable benefits of using focus groups when developing and designing eLearning courses. If you've been on the fence as to whether focus groups are worth to be incorporated into your eLearning development strategy, these convincing arguments may just be the catalyst you need to start using this analysis tool.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

September 29, 2014

9 Ways to Bring Talent and Learning Management Together

In this part of my series on how to save the Learning and Development industry from certain doom, I explain why talent training and learning need to come together to create a culture in which the correct things are taught to the correct individuals. I offer nine ways to achieve this, and also explain the importance of informal learning in achieving all-round business success.

by Juliette Denny

Educational Technology

September 28, 2014

7 Tips To Use Google Slides in eLearning

In this article, you'll find some helpful tips on how to take full advantage of Google Slides in eLearning, so that you can quickly and conveniently create powerful presentations for your learners.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

September 28, 2014

Why Is It Necessary To Move Your Corporate Training Online?

Are you still administering trainings on stand-alone Power Points? Are you seriously developing another CD of training with your preferred e-learning consultant? The question isn’t “why is it necessary to move your corporate training online”, rather, “why haven’t you done it yet?”

by John Laskaris

eLearning Project Management

September 27, 2014

6 Tips To Estimate Your eLearning Course Length

In this article, I will discuss the key factors that you'll want to bear in mind when estimating your eLearning course length. This will allow you to create eLearning courses that are just long enough to achieve the desired learning objectives, but still short enough to avoid learner boredom and frustration.

by Christopher Pappas

Blended Learning

September 27, 2014

Flipping your EFL Classroom? Go ahead!

Flipping an EFL classroom makes a lot of sense since it allows the teacher to focus on helping student develop their communication skills. Learners have more time to engage in actual, meaningful interaction in the target language in class, where the teacher is available to offer timely feedback and assistance. Teachers can reach more students in a way that caters to their learning pace and style. Best of all… it’s not really that hard to do.

by Fausto Puppo

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

September 26, 2014

5 Steps To Use LinkedIn For Social Learning

In this article, I'll explore the many applications of LinkedIn for social learning that will help you to develop a winning social learning strategy for your eLearning courses, deliverables, or training events.

by Christopher Pappas