Articles

Corporate eLearning

February 27, 2018

Why Investing In Informal Learning Makes Sense: Featuring 6 Examples Or Approaches

Informal learning is integral to the way we learn, but organizations have several associated concerns about its value and impact. In this article, I address them and—through 6 informal learning examples— I also show you how you can use informal learning effectively.

by Asha Pandey

eLearning Design and Development

February 27, 2018

3 Things That Impact Learner Engagement And Session Time In Digital Learning

Keeping your audience engaged, so that they complete the content and demonstrate a positive change in behavior, is high on the list for learning designers. But what is the ideal session time? And what affects how long you keep your audience actually learning?

by Simon Greany

Educational Technology

February 26, 2018 | Sponsored

The Future Of Educational Publishers

As digital learning quickly grows in the educational environment, publishers are changing their attitude towards digital solutions from “nice-to-have” additions to the core paper offering, to an important and often strategic part of their business. With that shift of priorities in the portfolio comes a transformation of a publisher’s long established model of operations; now the publisher must perfect a set of skills suited to a more digital-oriented company, without losing their original core competencies. Where will this transition lead?

by Karolina Grochola

Learning Management Systems

February 26, 2018

6 Ways To Improve Employee Induction Training

A good employee induction program presents news hires with the fastest route from being hired to being productive. Our article will arm you with the knowledge you need to create a great one.

by Nikos Andriotis

Learning Management Systems

February 26, 2018 | Sponsored

Why An LMS API Is The Single Most Important Feature For Training Automation

Learning should be at the center of many different systems and operations and should be delivered when and where it’s needed most. It is through APIs and webhooks that the future of contextually relevant learning delivered in the right place at the right time becomes a real possibility.

by Dan Westmoreland

eLearning Design and Development

February 26, 2018

5 Reasons Why Gamification And Mobile Learning Are A Perfect Match

In this article, we discuss 5 reasons why gamification and mobile learning are a perfect match, providing a host of advantages for your learners and your business.

by Bronya Benvin

Corporate eLearning

February 25, 2018

6 Reasons Why New Hires Dread Onboarding Online Training

Landing a brand-new job should be an occasion to celebrate. But there’s one hurdle that seems to put a wrench in the works: new hires training. In this article, I’ll share 6 common reasons why fresh staffers dread onboarding online training and tips to overcome them.

by Christopher Pappas

Educational Technology

February 25, 2018

Biometrics In Schools: 4 Ways Biometric Data Can Be Used To Enhance Learning

What kind of information do we gather about students in K12 schools? Far more than you might think. How can this information enhance learning?

by Bob Hand

Instructor-Led Training

February 25, 2018

8 Ways To Simplify Your Online Teaching Approach

One of the biggest challenges of online teaching is the feeling of being overwhelmed. Your students feel it. And so do many online teachers! But when you simplify your systems and processes, you reduce student confusion, increase overall clarity, and make your online teaching more effective.

by Dr. Liz Hardy

eLearning Design and Development

February 25, 2018

7 Learning And Development Lessons 2018 Oscars Taught Us

What learning design lessons can we gather from this year's Oscar nominations? Ιn this article, I find meaningful connections between a number of this year's best pictures and L&D.

by Michele B Medved

eLearning Benefits

February 25, 2018

Smart World, Smart Learning: Trends And Future Prospects Of eLearning

The main objective of this article on trends and future prospects of eLearning is to provide several pointers that organizations may use to uplift their training strategies.

by Carolin Davis

eLearning Marketing Strategies

February 24, 2018

8 Tips To Identify LMS Selling Points

Software buyers are looking for a product that offers something special and stands out from the crowd. In this article, I’ll share 8 tips to identify the unique selling points of your LMS.

by Christopher Pappas