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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

Instructor-Led Training

October 29, 2014

4 Virtual Instructor-Led Training Pitfalls to Avoid

With the increasing popularity of virtual instructor-led training events in corporate training, instructional designers and facilitators need to master the art of making the classroom virtual. SweetRush Instructional Design Practice Lead Catherine Davis shares 4 common pitfalls in developing effective virtual training, along with creative solutions for taking your events to the new heights. And don’t miss the bonus material - a downloadable checklist for virtual instructor-led training preparation!

by Catherine Davis

Game-Based Learning

October 29, 2014

Gamification Narratives for eLearning

Every gamification scenario is an eLearning opportunity. Learn how to integrate learning into any feedback loop employees receive

by Gal Rimon

Corporate eLearning

October 29, 2014

Theme-based Learning for Heightened Retention: An e-Learning Perspective

Theme-based Learning can be utilized to create a common thread of familiarity for all learners and build strong connections with the topics being taught. Theme based learning is a common approach in the K12 scenario – but the benefits for corporate training are also manifold. A theme is the existence of common ideas and topics across multiple contexts. By building relationships between topics, themes provide a common ground for understanding multiple topics in detail. This approach works very well when catering to a diverse learner group or learners who are new to the idea of technology-aided learning.

by Heena Nanda