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Learning Technologies

April 18, 2021

The Future Of Post-COVID eLearning: How AR Is Set To Revolutionize The Industry

As a result of the pandemic, education has changed dramatically with a distinctive and natural rise in eLearning. With universities and schools implementing remote education systems, can AR help revolutionize the industry further?

by Dmytro Spilka

Learning Management Systems

April 17, 2021

The High Cost Of Free: 6 Unexpected Drawbacks Of An Open Source LMS

Your finance department will usually pick the cheap option if you leave the decision in their hands. But what’s the real implication of using open source software for your organization? In this article, I explore the unexpected drawbacks of an open source LMS and whether it’s really in your price range.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

April 17, 2021

6 Things To Consider When Choosing An Online Course

Back in mid-2016, long before COVID-19 struck and sent everybody back to their caves, I took an online course on critical reading. It was managed by Oxford University's Department for Continuing Education and lasted for ten weeks.

by Ana Kos

Learner Engagement

April 17, 2021

How To Achieve True Interactivity In Your Online Course

Nowadays, interactivity in an online course is evolving because it guarantees engagement, knowledge retention, and keeps one in touch with the audience. The static online lesson is no longer adequate for learners because they want more than just text and videos.

by Naveen Neelakandan

Compliance Training

April 17, 2021

How To Create Compelling Compliance Training And Why It's Worth The Effort

Why L&D professionals should see compliance training as an opportunity, not a chore.

by Nicola Wylie

Corporate eLearning

April 16, 2021

Applying The 70:20:10 Model In Online Training: 4 Benefits And 3 Drawbacks

Training models with clearly defined figures are favored within corporate circles, because they seem more legitimate. But what are the real (dis)advantages of 70:20:10?

by Christopher Pappas

Virtual Classroom

April 16, 2021 | Sponsored

How To Convert Your Classroom Training To Virtual Training

How do you convert your classroom training to virtual training to boost employee engagement? Discover 3 steps to make the switch and avoid common mistakes.

by Jess Hammett

Learning Psychology

April 16, 2021

Your Guide To Cognitive Load Theory And Learning

Cognitive load theory explains why it’s important to give employees exactly what they can handle, in a format that makes sense, so that they can learn, retain, and make use of the training. Here’s your guide to cognitive load theory and why it's so incredibly important to employee learning.

by Corey Bleich

Learning Culture

April 16, 2021

The Future Of Corporate L&D: Moving From A Netflix To A YouTube Model

Move over Netflix, there's a new training model in town.

by Nicola Wylie

LMS Top Lists

April 16, 2021

Top LMS Platforms With Video Conferencing Integration (2026 Update)

Toggling between separate video meeting software and learning portals creates friction for learners and administrative overhead for L&D teams. Integrating video conferencing directly within your LMS allows for automated enrollment, unified calendar syncing, and single-click access to live sessions. Use this guide to discover and compare the leading platforms simplifying live digital training.

by Christopher Pappas

Personalized Learning

April 16, 2021 | Sponsored

Adaptivity Is The New Planning: Training Is At Its Core [eBook]

You never know when change will force you to rethink your business plans. This guide shows you how the "adaptivity is the new planning" approach can help you overcome any challenge and keep your team in the loop.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

April 15, 2021

8 Reasons Why Your Online Training Course Breaks The 8-Second Attention Span Rule

Studies suggest the current human attention span (thanks largely to our ‘black mirrors’) is 8 seconds. What portions of your online training content contravene this tenet?

by Christopher Pappas