Corporate eLearning

September 24, 2015

20 Questions To Ask Before Paying For An Online Course

Sometimes it makes sense to outsource the development of an online course. But before you throw your money out the door, you should answer these 20 questions.

by Ryan Tracey

September 23, 2015

Lifelong Learning In Companies Of The 21st century

Lifelong learning and especially continuous training in the business world is becoming increasingly important in a world of constant renovation and change. It is precisely these changes what makes us live in an accelerated way and expect everything to be immediate. In this article we will see which characteristics workers demand in the corporate training processes and how some platforms are addressing corporate training through microlearning.

by Juan Carlos Sánchez Aparicio

September 18, 2015

Adult Learning In 15 Years

When there is danger, what do we do? Panic? Education and training are critical to decision-making and to our survival. 2030 is only 15 years into the future. Yet there are solid reasons to believe that adult learning experiences will be transformed within that time frame.

by Anne Knowles

September 15, 2015

8 Tips To Convert Flash To HTML5 That Will Help Your Business

Particularly over the last 4+ years, most organizations have evaluated mobile learning solutions integrating tablets and smartphones into their learning delivery. Mobile learning solutions are based on HTML5 technology. While it is fairly straightforward to create new courses using HTML5 that are mobile ready, there are several aspects that you need to watch out for when converting Flash to HMTL5.

by Asha Pandey

September 11, 2015

Do We Have Different Learning Needs?

In today’s learning world there seems to be a huge spectrum between the associated characteristics of the various generations of learners; however, ultimately, whether we are Millennials or Baby Boomers, are we that dissimilar? Do we all have different learning needs?

by Marie Faulkner

September 10, 2015

3 Keys To Building Content For The Modern Learner

Today’s modern learner wants content that’s built to be: short, visual, mobile enabled, and social. Building online learning content that aligns to the modern learner and moves the needle is hard… really hard.

by John Eades

September 8, 2015

Learner Centered Approach: Does It Really Matter In eLearning?

eLearning is the integral part of any learning these days, as we continue to learn through multiple channels. But how important it is to be learner centered?

by Anand Timothy

September 2, 2015

Is eLearning Ageist?

We live in a world where being young is seen as a positive bonus in itself and seems to be a prerequisite for entry to, and advancement in, many industries today. This is particularly true in computer and hi tech industries, but is rapidly spreading to other traditional industries too. While the world is in a tizzy spin trying to “catch ‘em young”, I wonder about the eLearning Industry’s take on catering to the not-so-young.

by Heera Edwin

September 1, 2015

7 Tips To Expand Your eLearning Participation Rates

So your latest eLearning course has been released to the organization amid much anticipation and excitement. All of the time and energy that went into developing this new training will now finally begin to pay dividends. However, the hoped-for participation and interest on the part of the workforce just never materialized. What went wrong? Is the course too long? Is it too difficult? Maybe our research into the type of training the employees want was off. Whatever the explanation, this is often the fate of new eLearning initiatives. But it doesn’t have to be. Check 7 ways in which you can expand your eLearning participation rates.

by Andrew Hughes

September 1, 2015

Demonstrating Value: 12 Valuable Metrics For Learning And Development Teams

Business alignment is a key part of demonstrating value. But what if you don't have any evidence to show how well aligned you are with business activity and organizational goals? Here's 12 valuable metrics that Learning And Development teams can look at in order to capture and track the evidence they need to prove their value.

by Laura Overton, FCIPD, FLPI

August 29, 2015

The Problem With Modular Learning And 3 Easy Ways To Fix It

While advantageous in theory, self-paced learning modules, or modular learning, can actually hinder your organization’s learning and performance if not executed effectively. This article provides 3 ways to fix the problem with learning modules and create reusable, multipurpose lessons that will provide more bang for your buck.

by Nicholas Crowe

August 27, 2015

Use Self-Paced Learning To Enhance The Learning Experience Of Employees, Customers And Channel Partners

When it comes to deciding a mode of training, organizations often find it confusing to choose between self-paced learning and classroom/virtual training. There are various myths around the effectiveness of self-paced learning. However, in reality, self-paced learning can significantly enhance the learning experience. Let’s look at some of the advantages of self-paced learning.

by Anand Timothy