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eLearning Design and Development

February 6, 2014

Making e-Learning Effective

An effective e-Learning strategy would result into the desired change. As told by Dr. Felice Leonardo Buscaglia - Change is the result of all true learning.

by Bhavin Mehta

eLearning Articles

February 5, 2014

Free Webinar: Make Your Learners Fall in Love with Your ELearning

Will you be our Valentine? Join Kineo for a special Valentine’s Day webinar – 8 Ways to Make Your Learners Fall in Love with Your eLearning. Friday, February 14th from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM CST.

by Cammy Bean

Instructional Design

February 5, 2014

Cognitive Load Theory And Instructional Design

Understanding the basics of the Cognitive Load Theory and applying them to your instructional design is an absolute must, particularly if you want your learners to get the most out of the eLearning course you are creating. This guide will offer you a detailed look at Cognitive Load Theory, including how it can be applied in learning settings. Check the Cognitive Load Theory and Instructional Design article and presentation to find more.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

February 4, 2014

Top 6 eLearning Fundamental Tips and Traps

If you are one of the many businesses considering how you can leverage the benefits of eLearning solutions, here are some fundamental eLearning tips and traps to be aware of before you get started.

by Rodney Beach

eLearning Design and Development

February 4, 2014

5 Keys to Rapid Course Development in Canvas Using Custom Tools

The time spent developing a course shell can be reduced dramatically by implementing custom tools into your Canvas interface.

by Travis Thurston

Virtual Classroom

February 4, 2014

Top 10 Things Teachers Want From Their Digital Classrooms

Yes…The digital classroom. Yes, it is here, even if you can’t see it. It’s in the minds of your students, even if you make them switch off their mobile phones. It’s a nagging presence in the back of your mind, even if you still insist on using a cassette player from the 1980s in your classroom. The world is changing even if you are in denial.

by Sylvia Guinan

Corporate eLearning

February 3, 2014

Level 4 Training Evaluation

Prudence dictates that investment decisions for any new project, whether it is commercial or non-profit in nature, must be predicated upon a solid business case of value delivery. While some social programs might be justified even though there might not be a monetary value to them, most initiatives in the business world are tied to demonstrable value, either in productivity or monetary terms. Corporate training initiatives fall within that category.

by Marina Arshavskiy

eLearning Benefits

February 3, 2014 | Sponsored

Can You Really Change Behavior Using eLearning Design? Yes!

If your learners are able to keep their eyes open, does that mean your e-learning good enough? Unlikely. Chances are, the knowledge they retained long enough to answer a few multiple-choice questions will drift away as they head back to their busy jobs and lives. Leveraging e-learning design to change behavior requires higher standards, new techniques, and different approaches. Let’s make 2014 the year of memorable learning.

by Erin Krebs

Corporate eLearning

February 3, 2014

Learning versus Rules and Regulation Training

Corporate eLearning can be divided into two categories: learning and "rules and regulations" training. This article talks about the differences between the two categories, why the distinction is so important, and the key challenges in developing good Rules and Regs training.

by Mary Hetherington

Mobile Learning

February 2, 2014

Top 8 Competencies Of A Mobile Learning Designer

Mobile learning is one of the major revolutions happening around us that demands a shift in the mere thinking of ‘learning’. It requires us to unlearn and relearn some of the traditional notions such as learners’ attention span, learning style/preference, and the new (additional) dimensions to learning. In this article, we’ll take a quick look at the top eight essential competencies that a new age learning designer is required to possess for designing effective mobile learning interventions for today’s workplaces.

by Ravi Pratap Singh

eLearning Design and Development

February 1, 2014

The Hidden Barrier To Learning And What You Can Do About It

There is a hidden barrier that prevents people from learning - emotions. Instructional designers that fail to take into account the emotional barriers learners face will find their courses met with resistance. It’s important to account for emotions in the design process.

by Ben Nesvig

eLearning Design and Development

January 31, 2014

The 4 Primary eLearning Leader Types

To be an effective eLearning leader, you must be willing and able to understand the world possesses talents, which still remain undiscovered. In each organization, school, or learning environment (be it conventional or unconventional) there are individuals who are unaware of their true skills and abilities. As an eLearning leader it is your job to recognize this and to make your students or employees see their own true potential. You must keep them inspired, focused, and determined to gain as much as they can from the learning process. 

by Christopher Pappas