eLearning Design and Development

July 3, 2013

Best Practices: Using Video In E-Learning

The following article is intended to expand on the idea of video by giving tips and examples of best practices for using video in e-Learning.

by Matt Hart

July 3, 2013

Is eLearning Content King, Queen or a Slave?

When it comes to eLearning, content means everything. So even though eLearning technology, structure, presentation and effective assessment methods are key factors for a successful eLearning course and an enriching learner’s experience, if eLearning content is not masterfully designed, all the rest will just go down the drain. So, the questions is how to measure eLearning content effectiveness?

by Christopher Pappas

June 13, 2013

4 Distance Learning Benefits of using Mind Mapping Software

Would you like to know why mind mapping software stands out as a highly effective method for distance learning?

by Mihut Naomi

June 12, 2013

4 Things To Consider When Translating Your e-Learning Content

English-speaking learners may think your e-Learning course is highly effective—but for your training to be equally effective in another language or country, it needs to communicate content that is clear and culturally appropriate.

by Christie Wroten

May 15, 2013

Piecing Together The Puzzle Of Your Ultimate eLearner Profile

Learners come in all shapes and sizes. Take a step back and piece together your eLearner Profile.

by Jordan Barrish

May 8, 2013

8 Important Characteristics Of Adult Learners

Adults are characterized by maturity, self-confidence, autonomy, solid decision-making, and are generally more practical, multi-tasking, purposeful, self-directed, experienced, and less open-minded and receptive to change. All these traits affect their motivation, as well as their ability to learn. So let’s see the adult learners' cognitive and social characteristics, and what instructional designers need to know in order to create the right course content and structure, and adjust their attitude.

by Christopher Pappas

May 2, 2013

How To Convert Your eLearning Course From Boring To FUN!

This post is about the approach of using humor in your eLearning courses. Often eLearning is boring and tedious, but it doesn’t have to be! With simple and freeware available on the Internet you can easily incorporate humor into your eLearning environment. By following Keller’s ARCS model you can motivate your eLearners!

by Kara Leyva

May 1, 2013

Assessing User Experiences of eLearning Applications

What Is The Importance Of eLearning Usability? Have you heard about the Motivation to Learn usability evaluation method? 

by Panagiotis Zaharias, PhD

April 26, 2013

17 Tips To Motivate Adult Learners

The introduction of learning technology and the changing workplace recently increased the importance of adult learning. However, there comes the problem of motivating adult learners. There are a few things that stand in the way to motivating adults to start learning.

by Christopher Pappas

April 23, 2013

What The Training Business Can Learn From Amanda Palmer

Empowered by Amanda Palmer's outlook, can you change your behavior to be more learner-centric? Can you use these simple principles to connect more effectively with both your clients and your learners? Will you be able to serve as a reliable, trusted connector to provide your learners additional opportunities to learn, explore and increase their performance, all without knowing that they've been "trained?"

by Ron Arnold, Ed.D.

April 22, 2013

3 Tips For Working With A Facilitator - An eLearning Instructor's Perspective

So how do eLearning instructors create an interactive experience in a live webinar? For eLearning instructors who are just starting out, here are a few tips...

by L. Michelle Baker, PhD

April 11, 2013

How To Use Analogies In eLearning

Analogies play an important role in the learning process, yet very few eLearning courses use analogies to help learners grasp new information. Would you like to know how to use Analogies in eLearning?

by Parker Grant