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eLearning Design and Development

February 16, 2014

Top 4 Tips for Designing Information-Based Courses

We design more information-based courses today than we would care to admit. Agreed, these courses can instead be called web pages, cheat sheets, information dumps, knowledge  stores, etc. They don’t necessarily have to fall under the ambit of ‘courses’. But whatever we call them, the fact remains that these are designed by learning designers, and we would do well to keep a few good practices in mind before we set upon designing them. 

by Ravi Pratap Singh

Simulation and Scenario-Based Learning

February 14, 2014

The Basics of Scenario-Based e-Learning

In this post, I will walk you through the various aspects of scenario-based eLearning, so that you can design eLearning courses which not only keep the learners motivated and engaged, but provide them with the best possible educational experience that effectively enhances their skill sets and/or knowledge base.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Trends

February 13, 2014

The Top Trends in Mobile Learning for 2014

Mobile learning is predicted to be the most disruptive game changer in 2014. It offers many advantages to e-Learning, such as convenience and accessibility. So what will be some of the biggest trends within mobile learning?

by Stephanie Ivec

eLearning Articles

February 12, 2014

What Can Teachers Learn From Barney Stinson

Barney Stinson is one of the most awesome characters in the history of television. And there is much that teachers of the present age can learn from his ways. Here are some real time tips for teachers from the legendary Barney Stinson himself.

by Shamair Cyriac

Instructional Design

February 12, 2014

Instructional Design Models and Theories: Operant Conditioning Theory

1937 - B.F. Skinner introduces the Operant Conditioning Theory. Check the Instructional Design Models and Theories: Operant Conditioning Theory article and presentation to find more.

by Christopher Pappas

Educational Technology

February 11, 2014

5 Online Tools Every Teacher Should Try at the Classroom

The internet is becoming a tool for more than just researching papers. The tools that are available to instructors and students can mean the difference between success and failure.

by Adam Fort

eLearning Design and Development

February 11, 2014

4 Ways Teachers Can Encourage Online Interaction

Considering the constant development of education, the online medium has become an indispensable asset for all teachers. Knowing to leverage the communication with students in the digital area can improve the learning environment and ease knowledge assimilation.

by Laura Iancu

Microlearning

February 10, 2014

7 Micro-eLearning Techniques to Improve Performance

In this article, I will offer you an in-depth look at how you can integrate Micro-eLearning techniques into your eLearning course, in order to improve performance and provide your students or employees with the most beneficial eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Articles

February 10, 2014

2014 Lectora User Conference Early Bird Rate Ends February 28

The 2014 Lectora® User Conference, April 1 – 3, in Los Angeles, California, is packed with valuable e-Learning sessions and networking with Lectora users from all over the world! Register by February 28 and save $100 on the Early Bird Registration rate.

by Christie Wroten

Educational Technology

February 10, 2014

What Is Google Hiding From Educators? 7 Free Educational Tools For eLearning Pros (2018 Update)

Google is a part of our everyday lives. We use it to search the web, read the latest news, and promote our business. But it’s also a powerful tool in the hands of online educators. What secrets does Google hold for eLearning professionals?

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

February 9, 2014

The 70-20-10 Model - Today, Tomorrow and Beyond

This is part of an exclusive interview that Charles Jennings gave to Learnnovators. In this interview, Charles shares his insights on the significance of the 70:20:10 Model for organizational development in today’s world. He also shares his advice to learning designers on the techniques to scale up to meet the challenges of designing learning interventions for this informal and social learning age. Equally valuable is his advice to Chief Learning Officers (CLOs) who wish to implement the 70:20:10 Model in their organizations. Charles’ foresights on the future of organizational learning are truly thought provoking. Read on…

by Ravi Pratap Singh

eLearning Design and Development

February 7, 2014

7 Common Instructional Design Pitfalls in E-learning Storyboards

Storyboard writing is a core skill that all e-learning instructional designers must master. Yet there are common pitfalls that pop up frequently - both for newbies and seasoned instructional designers. Get these valuable tips for improving your e-learning storyboards: your team, your client, and - especially - your reviewer will thank you!

by Catherine Davis