Articles

Blended Learning

December 15, 2013

How An LMS and BYOD Changed A School

This article describes a three-year implementation of a Learning Management System into a traditional private school on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It shows the capacity of the LMS to promote classroom change and the power of the blended learning approach when a BYOD program is introduced to increase access to learning resources.

by Richard Jones

Instructor-Led Training

December 13, 2013

5 Easy Tips To Use Mobile Learning in Classroom Training

Don’t fight the use of mobile devices—embrace mobile learning in your live classroom events and instructor-led training. These five easy tips for instructional designers and classroom facilitators will inspire you to have learners keep their phones out, not put them away! Find out how to increase engagement and participation in your classroom with mobile learning technology.

by Catherine Davis

eLearning Design and Development

December 13, 2013

Outsourcing eLearning: How To Check And Evaluate eLearning Companies (2018 Update)

There are times when developing eLearning in-house simply isn’t cost effective. Or you may need to tap into the expertise of an experienced eLearning outsourcing vendor who understands the subject matter inside-out. In this article, I share 6 tips to check and evaluate eLearning companies for your next eLearning outsourcing project.

by Christopher Pappas

Mobile Learning

December 13, 2013

Moving to Mobile - What are the Gotchas? Part 3

A strategy is needed in order to successfully launch any mobile learning (mLearning). There are seven categories within a mLearning Strategy that, when addressed, will amalgamate your work into “gotcha” free mLearning. This blog will cover three of the remaining categories – Infrastructure, Devices, and Resources.

by Greg Gardner

eLearning Design and Development

December 12, 2013

12 eLearning Buzzwords You Need To Know

Maybe you’re new to the eLearning industry, and all of this online training development language is unfamiliar to you—or maybe you’ve been in the industry for years, and you’re always discovering new trends and techniques to make your e-Learning development even better. Either way, if you’ve thought “Hmm, that’s a new term!” recently, then this post is for you!

by Christie Wroten

Mobile Learning

December 12, 2013

Making Sense Of Responsive eLearning Design

A comment made by Tom Kuhlmann in an exclusive interview with Learnnovators, spurred us to set out on a journey to explore how the community perceives and practices responsive design in e-learning. Our findings and learnings were fascinating. Read on…

by Ravi Pratap Singh

Learning Management Systems

December 11, 2013

What Do Modern Corporate Learners Want From An LMS?

The success of a LMS depends on how much it is utilized by learners. Learning is a constant requirement for new-age corporate learners. The article explores the learning needs of the new-age learners and explores how modern LMSs can address them.

by Heena Nanda

Educational Technology

December 11, 2013

The 5 Best Free Digital Magazine Creation Tools for Teachers

Challenging your students to create something of their own is an exciting and empowering process for both you and your students. The problem is that it’s often difficult to make the decision as to what exactly your students should create. Look no further; digital magazine creation is an endeavor that will both challenge and engage your students, no matter what they’re interested in! Here we have compiled the 5 Best Free Digital Magazine Creation Tools for Teachers, so use these tools to get your students thinking outside the box!

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

December 10, 2013

Can Apprenticeships Help U.S. Employers Close Their Skills Gaps?

Despite the need for more skilled employees, the number of apprenticeships in the U.S. has been declining. Evidence on the effectiveness and return on investment of apprenticeships is strong.There appears to be a real opportunity for apprenticeships in the U.S. Is Your Organization Ready To Leverage An Apprenticeship Model? Check the following article to find more.

by Steve Lowenthal

eLearning Market

December 10, 2013

eLearning Startups: 7 Ultimate Tips For Flying Solo (2018 Update)

eLearning offers multiple benefits to corporate learners and anyone who wants to broaden their skills, so it’s an easy sell. But if you don’t have brand backing, how do you build and market your eLearning products and services?

by Christopher Pappas

Instructional Design

December 9, 2013

Instructional Design Models and Theories: Classical Conditioning

1903 - Ivan Pavlov discovers Classical Conditioning Theory, while conducting research on the digestive system of dogs. Later classical conditioning theory was applied to humans by John B. Watson. Check the Instructional Design Models and Theories: Classical Conditioning article and presentation to find more.

by Christopher Pappas

Online Courses (MOOC)

December 9, 2013

MOOCs and Consequences

For many years now, I have been in regular contact with universities all around the world, and I find most of them ill prepared for the digital future. Indeed, they do not even seem to have thought about its most obvious implications. 

by Erwin Haeberle