eLearning Design and Development

February 2, 2016

7 Tips To Use Visual Metaphors In eLearning

Metaphors are a powerful tool all on their own. However, adding visuals into the mix can make them an amazing eLearning resource. In this article, I will share 7 tips on how to use visual metaphors in eLearning, regardless of your subject matter or target audience.

by Christopher Pappas

January 21, 2016

Online Body Language And Learner Engagement

Everyone knows that your body language conveys much –if not more– than what you say. And we usually approach the online environment as if there were no body language. But there is another way to look at this: Your online body language can be powerful as well as body language in person.

by Elizabeth Falconer

January 18, 2016

7 Tips To Create Hollywood-Worthy eLearning Videos

You don't have to be a movie producer to create top notch eLearning videos that wow your audience. As a matter of fact, the right tools can help you design online presentations that are powerful, profound, and perfectly polished. In this article, I'll share 7 tips to help you develop eLearning videos that are worthy of the silver screen.

by Christopher Pappas

January 16, 2016

Simplify eLearning Content Development With Visual Feedback

Subject expertise, design, development, delivery, oh my! That looks like a job for a lot of people. In my previous article, I talked about why an eLearning course review is essential. In this one, I’ll focus on content development teams and introduce you to a platform where you can collaborate with your team to review your courses during the production phase itself and deliver better products faster by simplifying content development with visual feedback.

by Utkarsh Talwar

January 14, 2016

5 Tips To Choose And Use Style Guides In eLearning

Authors and journalists aren’t the only ones who need to know about style guides. In fact, every eLearning professional who creates written online content for their eLearning courses should learn as much as possible about these standards. In this article, I will share 5 tips on how to choose and use style guides in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

January 8, 2016

7 Benefits Of eLearning For Charities: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

eLearning is often associated with the private education and corporate training sectors. However, it can also be an invaluable tool in the hands of charitable organizations. In this article, I’ll delve into the benefits of eLearning for charities.

by Christopher Pappas

January 7, 2016

Learning Design: Is Form, Fit, Function (FFF) Applicable In The eLearning Industry?

Can learning be “engineered”? What if we were to use best practices from other domains to improve our learning design? Here’s how a basic concept from the manufacturing industry can be adapted to the eLearning industry.

by Amit Sarkar

January 5, 2016

The Use Of Music In eLearning: 4 Tips For eLearning Professionals

Music has the power to move us, but does it really improve the immersion of your eLearning course or just distracts your audience? In this article, I'll discuss the benefits of music in eLearning course design and I’ll share 4 tips for using auditory works of art in your next eLearning experience.

by Christopher Pappas

January 5, 2016

Online Training Providers: Here Are 3 Simple Ways To Create Online Training Faster

Are you looking for new ways to create online training faster? Concerned that your processes and systems are holding back efficiency? In this article, we’ll take a look at how some simple changes to your processes and systems can help you create online training faster.

by Li Whybrow

January 3, 2016

7 Tips To Turn Your eLearning Audience Into Lifelong Online Learners

Casual online learners may be fully engaged in your eLearning course, but to truly make an impact you must be able to transform them into lifelong online learners. In this article, I will share 7 tips to help you turn your eLearning audience into knowledge-thirsty lifelong online learners.

by Christopher Pappas

December 31, 2015

Minimize The Impact Of Global Holidays On Your Localization

December, January, and February are inundated with holidays across almost every culture and country at some point. Ramadan, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years, and Chinese New Year all fall within this short 3 month time span. For those developers with localization needs, international holidays can be a challenge year round.

by Susan Bowles - Dir. of Client Strategies

December 29, 2015

Learning Offline: 6 Tips To Create Printer-Friendly eLearning Courses

Learning offline may not be classified as “eLearning” per se, but it is still an option for online learners who cannot connect to your eLearning course via Wi-Fi. In this article, I’ll share 6 tips to make your eLearning experience printer-friendly, without making major modifications to your existing eLearning strategy.

by Christopher Pappas