eLearning Design and Development

March 22, 2016

eBook Release: eLearning 101 - A Practical Guide

If you’re getting started with eLearning or want to learn more about Instructional Design, this eBook by Trivantis is a great resource. eLearning 101: A Practical Guide, provides an overview of many topics, including the history of eLearning, Instructional Design strategies, how to choose an authoring tool and LMS, and the life cycle of a training course.

by Christopher Pappas

March 22, 2016

Outsourcing Content Development: Should You Outsource eLearning Course Content?

Content development is one of the biggest tasks in eLearning. But should you create it yourself or pay an expert to develop it for you? The right answer to that question will depend on the critical factors that affect outsourcing content development and which we outline in this quick guide. Here's what you need to know before making the decision.

by Antoinette Curtin

March 19, 2016

5 Tips For Using The Testing Effect In eLearning

Memory is everything in eLearning; more specifically, long-term memory.  The measure of success for any eLearning course is whether online learners are truly able to retain, recall, and apply what they have learned. But how do you do ensure that the subject matter isn’t forgotten while it’s still stuck in their short-term memory?  In this article, I’ll discuss how to use the Testing Effect in eLearning, so that you can create eLearning experiences they are sure to remember. 

by Christopher Pappas

March 18, 2016

5 Considerations For Creating Multilingual Courses

Creating a multilingual course involves more than just creating a text in English and then translating it. In this article, we take a look at the essential checklist for creating multilingual courses.

by Anand Timothy

March 17, 2016

7 Practical Tips To Show Your Online Students How To Learn Before You Start Teaching

Online educators make great efforts to bring serious changes in the educational system. However, they often forget about something really important: Not all online students know how to learn. Students need incentives, tips, and strategies that help them manage their time and handle the courses they take. This article offers 7 practical tips that show how educators can teach their online students to learn before guiding them through the curriculum.

by Laura Jonson

March 11, 2016

6 Tips To Become An Effective eLearning Communicator

One of the top traits that eLearning professionals must possess is being able to communicate and listen to their online learners. In this article, I will share 6 tips that can help you become an effective eLearning communicator, so that you can produce clear, concise, and relatable eLearning experiences.

by Christopher Pappas

March 10, 2016

5 Hidden Benefits Of Conducting eLearning Audience Research

Discovering online learners' preferences and identifying knowledge gaps are some of the best known benefits of conducting eLearning audience research. However, there are also a variety of other advantages that you may not have even considered. In this article, I'll highlight 5 hidden benefits of researching your target eLearning audience.

by Christopher Pappas

March 6, 2016

5 Ways Of Using Formative Assessment For Actionable Data

Much of the focus in assessments is on outcomes: Did students meet learning goals? In an era of Big Data, we can learn much more by quantifying the learning process through increased use of formative assessments: Are students learning – and if so, how? Here are 5 ways of using formative assessment tools to generate more data.

by Edgar Wilson

February 29, 2016

6 Tips To Add Intrinsic Motivators In Online Training

Rewards have their uses in online training, but intrinsic motivators hold the real power. In this article, I’ll share how you can add intrinsic motivators into your online training program, so that employees have the opportunity to reach their true potential without relying on external sources.

by Christopher Pappas

February 26, 2016

Visual Notes In eLearning: 6 Tips To Enhance Your Online Learners' Experience

If our brains process information more effectively when it’s in a visual format, how can we apply this powerful cognitive principle to notetaking, so that our eLearning audience can absorb and retain the key takeaways? In this article, I’ll explore 6 ways to use visual notes in your eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

February 24, 2016

Top 10 Psychology Books That eLearning Professional Should Read

Understanding the human mind is an essential part of developing successful eLearning experiences. In this article, I’ll highlight 10 psychology books that every eLearning professional should have on their shelves.

by Christopher Pappas

February 23, 2016

eLearning Design: Ask The Right Questions

Instructional Designers have to answer a lot questions when we design eLearning activities. But, are we asking the right questions? In my experience, some eLearning design questions are better than others to ask.

by Linda Rening, PhD