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July 26, 2013

Research Study: Developing a Taxonomy for Second Language Acquisition Games

If you like using games as a tool to facilitate learning, you might find this taxonomy to be helpful in choosing the right games for the right teaching/learning situation. The Taxonomy of Language Acquisition Games (TLAG) may just be that tool to help your learners achieve their educational goals.

by Branka Sarac

Corporate eLearning

July 25, 2013

Is eLearning Ready To Be A Grown Up?

It’s been more than two decades since eLlearning was introduced as an alternative delivery method for training. What started as a niche solution with more questions than answers has matured into a strategic tool for many organizations that impacts everything from employee development to risk management and customer retention.

by Steve Lowenthal

Instructional Design

July 25, 2013

5 Ways To Prevent Information Overload In eLearning Courses

Employees deal with large amounts of information every day. They likely check email, social media, and RSS feeds daily, as well as take in everything happening on the job. It’s easy to burn out with so much to take in. Avoiding information overload is helpful in personal life and is also an important consideration in elearning courses.

by Kate Cornelius

Mobile Learning

July 25, 2013

The Benefits of BYOD for m-Learning

BYOD, or Bring Your Own Device, is the trend of allowing employees to use their own devices in the workplace. This could include personal mobile phones, tablets and laptops instead of company-issued devices.

by Christie Wroten

Corporate eLearning

July 25, 2013

How To Make Employee Training Stick

We’ve seen in recent years a shift in the strategy that organizations apply in training their employees. Training is decreasingly looked at as a singular event, following which employees then are expected to perform their required duties proficiently. The new outlook, which more industry influencers are encouraging and one that a rising number of business are adopting, is looking at a more continuous learning process, one which provides employees with lasting support long after the formal training ends. Therefore, there arises a new for software and work aids which ensure that training “sticks” over the long haul.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

July 24, 2013

Myths And Realities Surrounding Online Learning

Online learning is surrounded by numerous myths that sometimes prevented a number of students from enrolling for online education or E-learning. Below are discussed some of these myths that have been busted by the realities, over the years.

by Jan Felton

eLearning Benefits

July 24, 2013

6 Reasons eLearning Should Be Adopted In Every Classroom

Remember the days when you had desks, a blackboard, and you raised your hand to ask a question? Yep - those days are gone. Even if they were the days.

by Michael Adams

Mobile Learning

July 23, 2013

The State of Offline Mobile Learning

Current eLearning tools assume that learners have a persistent internet or intranet connection. What solutions are available for audiences with offline learning needs?

by Ryan Moore

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

July 23, 2013

The Role of Social Media in eLearning

This article reflects the use of social media in eLearning plus some tips on how social media can be used as learning platforms.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Authoring Tools

July 23, 2013

Interactive eLearning Content – Now Possible At Just $83 Per Month

With the increasing demands of high level of interactivity and engagement in eLearning, you need to give your course a new edge to meet learner’s expectations. This is where Raptivity comes into picture, with its diverse and versatile interactions and which is now available with an Annual Licensing option.

by Poonam Jaypuriya

eLearning Authoring Tools

July 23, 2013

PowerPoint As An Authoring Tool: Use This Great Tool, But Don’t Tell The Others!

Only few people know that PowerPoint has got standard features that can turn it into a powerful eLearning authoring tool. But, if you tell people you’re using PowerPoint to create e-modules, people’s reaction can hinder further deployment of your work significantly.

by Ron Leunissen

Educational Technology

July 22, 2013

The Best Free PDF Tools For Teachers

Do you have a problem dealing with PDF files? A PDF tool is just what you need. This is used in modifying PDF files, converting these files into other formats or vice versa, and sometimes, simply viewing existing PDF files. There may be over a hundred PDF tools in the market, but this article will talk about the best free PDF tools for teachers.

by Christopher Pappas