Articles

eLearning Design and Development

February 1, 2019

Editors' Choice

How To Create 2D Characters In Your Online Courses

2D animation has so many benefits for eLearning. Learn how to design dynamic characters with 2D animation to increase learner engagement and retention.

by Erick Prospero CPSM, CPSD

Learning Management Systems

February 1, 2019

3 Best Moodle-Based Systems Proving It's Time To Upgrade Your Corporate Training LMS

To get the most out of your training program, you need to make sure your LMS can deliver. If you’re looking to upgrade, a Moodle-based system is definitely something you should be looking at. Read on, and get to know more about the top Moodle-based systems in the industry.

by Kushal Khandelwal

Corporate eLearning

January 31, 2019

5 Tips To Develop Online Training Courses For Visually Impaired Employees

You wouldn’t design a building without access for wheelchair users. So why would you develop online training courses that can’t be accessed by everyone, regardless of their background or special needs? In this article, I’ll share 5 tips to develop online training courses for visually impaired employees.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

January 31, 2019 | Sponsored

How To Identify Clear Learning Goals

The learner-first training model is simple but radically different from the way a lot of organizations train. In the learner-first approach, planning is as important as implementation, and identifying clear learning goals is a key stage in the planning process.

by Alastair Simpson

Corporate eLearning

January 31, 2019

5 Ways You Can Use User-Generated Content Effectively In The Workplace

User-generated content is everywhere and is helping millions all over the globe learn new skills, share new ideas and get help. It has been predicted to be one of the top trends that eLearning strategists are likely to follow in the coming years. Let us look at how to use user-generated content effectively in the workplace.

by Naveen Neelakandan

eLearning Design and Development

January 31, 2019 | Sponsored

How To Start Estimating Development Costs For Your Online Learning

Most research on the development time for online learning predates today’s easy-to-use course authoring tools. Here's a look at how you can determine the estimates for how long it takes to create an eLearning program, how much it will cost, and the ROI (Return On Investment) it will bring you.

by Dan Westmoreland

Training Needs Analysis

January 31, 2019 | Sponsored

Conducting Training Needs Analysis (TNA) On Different Levels Of Your Organization

Learn why it's so important to consider all the different levels of your organisation when conducting a training needs analysis.

by Kim Morrison

eLearning Benefits

January 31, 2019

Democratizing Education With eLearning In The Pacific

The article is based on a literature review about eLearning in the Pacific.

by Ronil Chand

Learning Management Systems

January 30, 2019

5 Common Misconceptions About LMS For SMBs

Is an LMS out of the question for your small to mid-sized business? Do you believe that it’s too costly or that your team simply doesn’t have the necessary tech expertise? In this article, I’ll share the most common misconceptions about LMS for SMBs…and the truths behind them.

by Christopher Pappas

Instructional Design

January 30, 2019

Editors' Choice

Dating Adventures: Leaving ID For LXD?

Be honest! You're thinking about breaking up with Instructional Design and start dating learning experience design. Here are some data-driven best practices on how to set up your profile on a dating site!

by Zsolt Olah

eLearning Design and Development

January 30, 2019

Your Key To Success In 2019: Instant Learning

With businesses creating instant solutions for consumers, there is a need to think about how learning should be instant for busy executives, students and lifelong learners.

by Melissa SF Tham

Game-Based Learning

January 30, 2019

How To Use Gamification In 2019: What Works And What Doesn't?

Gamification was set to take the world by storm. And yet, many bold predictions from the influential 2011 Gartner Hype Cycle report about the gamification industry did not materialize. So was it just a fad? Or is the best yet to come? Let’s take a look at where things stand in heading into 2019.

by Persephone (Maalika) Rizvi