Articles

Learning Management Systems

February 27, 2019

8 Golden Rules Of Promoting Your LMS On Twitter

Twitter is known for pithy quotes and online feuds. Does it really have a place in marketing online training software? In this article, I’ll share the 8 golden rules of promoting your LMS on Twitter.

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

February 27, 2019

Why You Can’t Afford NOT To Have eLearning In Your Corporate Training

eLearning has revolutionized corporate training as most people know it in the past decade. However, there are still certain organizations which have inhibitions in adopting eLearning for corporate training. This article discusses why those inhibitions are dumbfounded.

by Debadrita Sengupta

Learning Management Systems

February 27, 2019

10 Areas To Consider In An LMS Use Policy

Though many hate thinking about policy, it is an essential part of administering effective online learning. This article considers 10 things to include when writing or reviewing an LMS use policy, including how to communicate it and create alignment.

by Tami Zacharias

eLearning Design and Development

February 27, 2019

Creating A DIY Blended Learning Course

I am setting out to create a new blended course called "Young Person’s Guide to Project Management" for release in 2020. Rather than use an LMS, a DIY approach using great apps, quality recording equipment, and careful planning. This tutorial helps you create your own blended courseware.

by Ken Whitaker

eLearning Design and Development

February 27, 2019 | Sponsored

Influencing Without Authority In Instructional Design

As Instructional Designers, we are tasked with creating engaging, effective learning materials using our Instructional Design training to do so. Meanwhile, we rely heavily on our Subject Matter Experts so that our content is sound. Often, SMEs are colleagues from other departments or contacts from other organizations, and usually they do not report to us. This working relationship can pose a challenge, because most times SMEs aren’t held accountable to our same deadlines and goals.

by ATD Editor

eLearning Design and Development

February 27, 2019

How To Write Better eLearning Courses By Learning More About Your Audience

Are your online courses really as engaging as they could be? Your audience is your most important source of marketing material, but in order to get the most from them, you need the right targeting strategy.

by Patrick Foster

Microlearning

February 26, 2019 | Sponsored

4 Amazing Ways To Uplift Boring Compliance Training With Microlearning

If you are looking for ways to make your compliance training compelling and interesting, read on! In this article, I show you how you can uplift your compliance training with microlearning and, successfully, meet your mandate.

by Asha Pandey

Mobile Learning

February 26, 2019 | Sponsored

The Importance Of Creating A Solid Mobile Learning Strategy

Mobile is a vital part of the learning experience in the modern workplace. Using a mobile-friendly LMS is just the first step, here’s how and why you need a mobile learning strategy to kickstart your next steps into 21st-century learning.

by Alice Rowan

Corporate eLearning

February 26, 2019 | Sponsored

How To Master Your Foundation Skills Training Programme With Learning Pool's eLearning Modules

Foundation skills are the basic elements of business literacy. They are the essential skill sets a modern employee needs to progress. Without them, people will struggle in their jobs and development may pass them by.

by Emma Whiteside

Corporate eLearning

February 26, 2019 | Sponsored

How A NextGen LMS Can Impact Your New Manager Training

Good management doesn’t just happen, it needs to be invested in. That’s why it’s important to ensure you’re using the right tools to best support your training. This article explores how a NextGen LMS can impact your organisation’s new manager training.

by Kiren Kahlon

Training Needs Analysis

February 26, 2019 | Sponsored

Training Needs Analysis Tools And Techniques

Learn the top tools and techniques you need to perform the best training needs analysis possible.

by Kim Morrison

eLearning Design and Development

February 25, 2019

eBook Release: Trainer’s Guide To Designing Next Level Learning

Instructional Designers come from a wide range of organizations, industries, and locations. They are a group of professionals who understand the importance of constantly improving and reflecting on their skillset; from becoming better-evolved experts in their design to working with SMEs in a highly efficient and fluent manner. Lateral leadership has never been more relevant. Want to know more, then keep reading.

by Christopher Pappas