eLearning Design and Development

April 27, 2017

8 Tips To Create Digestible And Accessible eLearning Courses

Are your online learners absorbing the key ideas and concepts? Is your eLearning course design user-friendly? In this article, I'll share 8 tips to make your eLearning course easily accessible and digestible.

by Christopher Pappas

April 20, 2017

4 Tips To Create Engaging Online Courses

What does it take to create a course that keeps people coming back? How can we overcome the high attrition rates associated with online courses? Let's take a look at some best practices that will help you create engaging online courses.

by Terry Hadaway

April 17, 2017

Creating The Perfect eLearning Course Intro Screen: What To Do And What To Avoid

As the old saying goes, "you only get one shot at a great first impression." The same rule applies to eLearning experiences. In this article, I'll highlight the do's and don'ts if you want to create the perfect eLearning course intro screen.

by Christopher Pappas

April 9, 2017

13 Icon Resources For eLearning Designers

A list of free and paid options in icon resources for eLearning designers.

by Rishabh Saxena

April 8, 2017

4 Tips To Combine Text And Graphics For Better eLearning

In this piece, we’ll take a look at ways that we can integrate words and graphics to help our learners stay on track.

by Ann Nemesh

April 7, 2017

3 Things To Look Out For When Creating A Responsive eLearning Course

Creating a responsive eLearning course is a very challenging exercise. While embarking on this journey, here are some key pointers for you to be mindful of during the development phase and a list of tools that can aid and facilitate the process.

by Supriya Kaur

April 5, 2017

XML In eLearning: What eLearning Pros Need To Know

XML is an acronym that seems to keep popping up, especially if you run in programming circles. But what exactly is it? And how can it help you improve your eLearning course development process? In this article, I'll share some basics you need to know about the use of XML in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

March 29, 2017

10 Ways To Create User-Friendly eLearning Courses

Your eLearning content offers real-world value. But are your online learners able to access the information with ease, or does your eLearning course design frustrate and confound your audience? In this article, I'll share 10 of the top ways to create user-friendly eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

March 29, 2017

The #1 Reason You Don't Like Hearing Your Own Voice In An eLearning Course

Has this ever happened to you? You record the voiceover for an eLearning project, and when you play it back, you think “Yuck! Do I really sound like that?”. Or maybe you hear your outgoing voice mail message and think there must be something wrong because your voice can’t possibly sound that way…

by Greg Thomas

March 24, 2017

9 Best Practices For Creating Multiplatform-Friendly eLearning Assessments

Your online learners are pressed for time and always on the go. But you still need to test their knowledge. The ideal solution may be eLearning assessments that travel with them. In this article, I'll share 9 best practices for creating multiplatform-friendly eLearning assessments.

by Christopher Pappas

March 23, 2017

Time: Design's 4th Dimension

Screen real estate is limited. Make better use of the space you have by using time to control what shows when.

by Bill Ferster

March 19, 2017

8 Top eLearning Outsourcing Pitfalls To Avoid

Are you thinking about outsourcing your next eLearning project? Enlisting the help of an eLearning content provider or consultant yields a variety of benefits. There are also some drawbacks to consider, though. In this article, I'll highlight the top 8 eLearning outsourcing pitfalls and how to avoid them entirely.

by Christopher Pappas