Articles

eLearning Design and Development

March 18, 2018

A Case Study On Evaluating An eLearning Course

Evaluating the content and design of your course with direct input from your audience is a hallmark of user-centered design. It can greatly improve the outcomes of the courses you create.

by Nicki Nelson

eLearning Marketing Strategies

March 17, 2018

6 Ways SEO Marketing Can Bring New Business To Your LMS Company

The benefits of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) have been clearly proven over the years. But can it really work for educational platforms and Learning Management Systems?

by Christopher Pappas

Corporate eLearning

March 17, 2018

When You’re Too Busy Delivering Training To Do Digital Learning And Development

L&D are often too busy delivering training to dedicate time to developing digital solutions. As a result, they neglect the opportunity for greater impact.

by David James

eLearning Benefits

March 17, 2018

4 Ways 'eLearning Days’ Could Benefit Public Schools

As some school districts around the country weigh whether or not mandatory eLearning days will be right for them, others are already enjoying the benefits brought on by this new learning initiative. Presented are 4 ways that broader adoption of eLearning days could benefit public schools.

by Andrew Heikkila

Instructional Design

March 17, 2018

Implications Of Learning Theories On Instructional Design

Are you interested in becoming an Instructional Designer? Or are you just starting out in the world of learning theories? The focus of this article is to inform the reader of 3 unique learning theories while discussing the implications they have had in the field of Instructional Design (ID).

by Jon-Erik Oleyar-Reynolds

Corporate eLearning

March 17, 2018

Next Generation L&D: From ‘Learning’ To ‘Performance’

The point of Learning and Development is to affect performance, from technical and core skills, transitions, and change. But somewhere along the line, we got stuck running courses.

by David James

Learning Management Systems

March 17, 2018

Top 5 Differences Between An SMB-Focused And Enterprise LMS

Whether your business is big or small, a Learning Management System can help you maximize online training effectiveness. However, you need to find an LMS platform that's custom-tailored to your organization's needs. In this article, I'll share the top 5 differences between an SMB-focused and an Enterprise LMS.

by Nipun Sharma

eLearning Trends

March 16, 2018

Integrating AR/VR Into eLearning Courses: 5 Top Pitfalls To Avoid

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality are the perfect partner technologies for eLearning. Yet it isn’t as simple as a plug-and-play eLearning philosophy. What are the things to avoid when integrating AR & VR into your eLearning course design?

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Market

March 16, 2018

Reasons You Hire Instructional Designers For: Skills Vs. Attitude

As a Hiring Manager seeking great Instructional Design talent in a market that's still growing rapidly, should you ever settle for attitude over technical skills?

by Tess Taylor, CPC, PHR, SHRM-CP

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