eLearning Design and Development

June 28, 2015

8 Tips To Use The Next Button In eLearning

The next button in eLearning often gets a bad rap. It’s seen as a “boring” or “predictable” navigation icon that many eLearning professionals avoid like the plague. In this article, I’ll give you some tips that can help you make the most use of this underappreciated icon in your eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas

June 27, 2015

Top 5 Tips For Innovative eLearning Development

Amongst the challenges that Learning and Development teams and Learning Consultants face today, the top 2 pertaining to training would be: 1) How to increase the efficacy of training?, and 2) What learning strategies should be adopted to ensure that the learning and business mandates are met? In this article I will outline 5 tips for innovative eLearning development that will help organizations improve efficacy of training by making the learning stick.

by Asha Pandey

June 26, 2015

Multiple Choice Questions: Getting Them Right

Multiple choice questions are considered to be the question type with the widest possible range of applications, as they are well suited for testing almost any degree of understanding. This question type works equally well whether you need to test for knowledge retention, application of newly acquired knowledge, or the ability to analyze new contexts. Due to this (and a number of other factors), multiple choice questions are the leading question type both in the corporate and in the academic sector.

by Michael Treser

June 25, 2015

6 Graphic Design Best Practices For eLearning Professionals

eLearning professionals may not be experts in the field of graphic design. After all, we have to wear enough hats already that adding one more to the pile may be just too much to bear. However, if you want to create eLearning courses that are immersive and engaging for your online learners, you should have a basic understanding of how to use font, color, and visuals to your advantage. In this article, I’ll share 6 graphic design best practices that every eLearning professional needs to know.

by Christopher Pappas

June 25, 2015

eLearning Localization: 6 Cultural Considerations

How much can culture influence eLearning localization? Here are 6 different factors to consider when developing training for global learners.

by Caitlin Nicholson

June 25, 2015

7 Killer Tips For Effective Video In eLearning

Video may have killed the radio star; however, when utilized correctly, it definitely lives in harmony with eLearning. At this article, you will find 7 of our best tips for making the most of video in eLearning.

by Bronya Benvin

June 23, 2015

Top 9 Benefits Of Using eLearning Templates

Using eLearning templates greatly improves your productivity and enhances the overall quality of your eLearning courses. eLearning templates are quite useful, as they consist the quickest, the safest and perhaps, the most effective to develop high quality eLearning courses. In this article, I'll discuss the top 9 benefits of using eLearning templates that have made them so popular among eLearning professionals. In addition, I'll also highlight 5 tips to consider from a learning point of view, when choosing eLearning templates.

by Christopher Pappas

June 22, 2015

11 Tips To Encourage Positive Attitude In eLearning

Encouraging positive attitude in your eLearning course will not only ensure an enjoyable experience for your audience, but it will also motivate them to develop their skills, talents, and interests. In this article, I' ll share 11 top tips to encourage positive attitude in eLearning, so that you can make sure that your learners find your next eLearning course interesting, inspiring, and highly engaging.

by Christopher Pappas

June 22, 2015

4 Basic Learning Methods In eLearning

There are several learning methods that are considered natural for formal learning delivered in schools. In this article I will discuss how we can use basic techniques like workbooks, tours, repetition, and note-taking in completely different learning processes. Let's take a look at the ways in which these basic learning methods can add value to eLearning courses for adults.

by Marek Hyla

June 21, 2015

6 Tips To Use Positive Reinforcement In eLearning

Reinforcement can be a powerful tool in eLearning. However, it is a double-edged sword. While positive reinforcement can get learners on the right track, negative reinforcement can veer them off course. In this article, I’ll share everything you need to know about positive reinforcement, including how to use it in your next eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas

June 18, 2015

10 Creative Online Presentation Ideas For eLearning Professionals

When addressing your audience, you don’t just want to transfer information; your goal is to rather create a captivating and engaging eLearning journey. In this article, I’ll share 10 creative ideas for creating online presentations, so that you can be certain that your online presentation is not only highly informative, but also inspiring and greatly memorable.

by Christopher Pappas

June 16, 2015

4 Tips For Designing Captivating eLearning

The development of informative yet engaging and captivating eLearning can sometimes be a tricky balancing act. Read our top 4 tips below to find out how you can add that extra punch to your course and create a captivating eLearning experience.

by Tamar Elderton-Welch