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Learning Management Systems

January 12, 2021 | Sponsored

Things To Do Before Selecting An LMS

Selecting the right LMS is an important process that can make or break the future of your training program. This is why it is vital to be well prepared and fully understand your options.

by Dr. RK Prasad

Virtual Classroom

January 12, 2021 | Sponsored

What Distinguishes Robust Virtual Classrooms?

In their 2013 paper “The Integrated Process of Engagement in Adult Learning” Cinthya C. Gutierrez, Sofia T. Baralt, and M. Brad Shuck of Florida International University stress the importance of engagement to facilitate deep learning. “The role of engagement in adult learning is important to the retention of information as well as the transfer of knowledge,” they write, adding “engagement plays an important role in assisting adult learners to make meaning of what they are learning.” This engagement is the key to the success of your virtual classroom.

by Vaishali Sangtani

eLearning Trends

January 11, 2021

7 Interesting And Promising Trends To Watch In 2021

What a year 2020 has been, especially for those of us that are involved in L&D, and more specifically with eLearning! The rise in work from home (WFH) prompted employers to focus more on remote training and development. From onboarding and induction training to ongoing certification and compliance, training teams across all industries have scrambled to adapt to the challenge of delivering content via eLearning.

by Marina Arshavskiy

Microlearning

January 11, 2021 | Sponsored

When To Use Microlearning: 6 Microlearning Examples And Learning Modalities To Leverage Your Learning

Microlearning isn’t a silver bullet. Although a popular method and a strong instructional strategy, it’s not always the best solution. This article clarifies some circumstances in which microlearning may be the ideal option. Equally important, it considers some situations in which microlearning may not be the best choice. It contains general guidelines for when microlearning might be just the solution you’re looking for.

by Gerald L. Zandstra PhD

eLearning Solutions

January 11, 2021 | Sponsored

Safe And Fair Assessment Is The Key To Adult And Remote Learning

Cheating in online courses threatens the value of those credentials for everyone and unfortunately, incidences of cheating are increasing as more students turn to remote learning.

by Ashley Norris

Learning Analytics

January 11, 2021 | Sponsored

Taking Data To The Business: Learning Analytics And Your Organization

Learning professionals are increasingly looking to bring learning analytics to the centre of their practice. But to do so effectively they have to be clear-eyed about the challenges of communicating an evidence-based narrative about learning to time-poor executive stakeholders. Effective communication about learning data should start with understanding the organizational context within which those data will be received and acted upon, the wider arena of business analytics.

by Emma Whiteside

Learning Management Systems

January 10, 2021

Stress-Free Sales: 7 Tips To Pick The Perfect Platform With LMS eCommerce Integrations

Want to generate extra revenue by turning existing eLearning courses into paid online training opportunities? In this article, I share 7 insider secrets to pick the perfect platform with LMS eCommerce integrations.

by Christopher Pappas

Microlearning

January 10, 2021 | Sponsored

Changing Behavior Through Microlearning

This article talks about how microlearning, continuous learning, and learning analytics can help you bring about a behavioral change in your learners.

by Sumedh Kasare

Educational Technology

January 10, 2021

Is Remote Proctoring The Future Of Academia?

Educational institutions across the world have started leveraging remote proctoring platforms to conduct seamless exams and ensure that students do not cheat during online exams.

by Palak Arora

Video-based Learning

January 10, 2021

Video-Based Content/Learning

Videos are, without a doubt, an effective way to access information. We need to stitch them with an appropriate instructional approach to makes them more effective.

by Jyoti Sabharwal

Virtual Training

January 9, 2021

Learner-Hosted Training Events: 8 Common Mistakes To Avoid

You are letting your corporate learners take the wheel, but how can you ensure that they steer their peers in the right direction? In this article, I share 8 common mistakes to avoid when hosting learner-led training events.

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

January 9, 2021

Using A Mobile LMS For Healthcare Employees

If you are using an LMS, your employees do not need travel, and it can optimize training expenditure and usage while minimizing facility costs and instructor’s pay.

by Riyan N. Alam