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Learning Management Systems

March 16, 2018

17 Essential Steps In The Software Upgrade Process

Many organizations are facing upgrades to their learning management software as a result of GDP Regulations. This article outlines the most important steps and considerations in the upgrade process.

by Meredith Henson

eLearning Design and Development

March 16, 2018

2018 Web Design Trends For Better User Experience

2017 was mostly about web animations, design sprints, conversational interfaces, micro-interactions, bespoke illustrations, and chatbots. But many trends like floating navigation menus, inventive use of colors, bold typography, biometric authentication, etc. are emerging into the list this year. In this article, I am going to discuss some key features that ensure better User Experience in 2018.

by Devi Prasanthi

eLearning Authoring Tools

March 16, 2018

Using Branching Scenarios In eCourses To Build Decision-Making Skills: Why And How

Decision making is complex. Here is how branching scenarios in online training can help your employees build strong decision-making skills.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

Corporate eLearning

March 16, 2018

Top 6 Ways To Improve Learner Engagement In Your Organization

Are your online training initiatives really paying off? Do employees get the skill-building resources they need to be productive on the job, or do they lack the motivation to achieve the learning objectives? In this article, I'll share the top 6 ways to improve learner engagement in your organization.

by Nipun Sharma

Corporate eLearning

March 15, 2018

5 Tips To Mitigate Online Training Globalization Risks

You cannot foresee every bump in the road, but knowing the risks involved can help you plan ahead. In this article, I’ll explore 5 common online training globalization pitfalls and tips to avoid them.

by Christopher Pappas

Educational Technology

March 15, 2018

4 Ways To Leverage Big Data In Education

Modern tools for eCourse production and LMS delivery platforms provide a plethora of data that can have an invaluable influence on a publisher’s product line. Consumer product companies have long been monitoring such streams of data; now, leveraging Big Data has also found its place in digital publishing. Big Data analysis should be publisher’s day-to-day work, as it allows for multiple small-scale case studies leading to constant improvement. This is a chance to understand users and properly meet their needs and expectations.

by Karolina Grochola

Learning Management Systems

March 15, 2018

6 Ways You Can Use LMS Reports To Improve Your eLearning Product

LMS reports are really important to help you get a better idea of how your business is performing. Let's take a look at how you can use the details from your LMS reports to improve your eLearning product.

by Kim Morrison

Game-Based Learning

March 15, 2018

Posit: Learning Has To Be A Game!

Gamification is a buzzword, but how and why learning has to be a game is often missed. When we look at the current learning process, the game element is certainly missing and learning is more of a read, get, and better comply. Learning means Change! You don't see change = no learning occurred!

by Johannes Ott

Custom eLearning

March 15, 2018 | Sponsored

4 Compelling Reasons Why A Custom GUI Is A Must For eLearning Courses

In this article, I’ll share a few compelling reasons you should invest time and resources to customize the GUI (Graphic User Interface) of your online courses.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

eLearning Trends

March 15, 2018

Top 10 Learning And Development Trends For 2018

One of the best ways to stay on the cutting edge of Learning and Development is to take a look at recent technologies and trends. In this article, I'll highlight 10 hot Learning and Development trends for 2018 that you may want to incorporate into your online training strategy.

by Nipun Sharma

eLearning Marketing Strategies

March 14, 2018

6 Innovative LMS Marketing Techniques To Build The Buzz For Your LMS Platform

Developing a top-notch Learning Management System can be a lucrative venture, but only if consumers know about it. How can you spread the word so that customers actually purchase your LMS platform?

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

March 14, 2018

A Fresh Look At New Employee Onboarding Programs

Onboarding is an ongoing journey rather than a quick trip. There are many touch points for new employees along the way to ensure successful integration into their new role and responsibilities, not to mention the insights and on-the-job learning that will be required to effectively meet expectations.

by Ron Zamir