eLearning Design and Development

The road to eLearning hell is paved with great intentions, good content… and lousy delivery. A large american telecom had to face the truth of this statement. A new tool and a pretty eLearning approach to teach the employees how to use it. Yet, not all eLearning has the effect hoped for, as it turns out. Some might call it failure, but certainly it is a lesson learned...

Design thinking in eLearning is all about innovation, creativity and a change of perspective. In this article, I'll highlight the most significant benefits of design thinking in eLearning, so that you can determine if it's the right approach for your next eLearning project.

You know those e-Learning developers who are out there, churning out amazing looking courses? I bet you’re sitting there wondering how they can quickly produce such great content. Well, I’m here to tell you that they have a secret. The secret is that they’re not starting from scratch. That’s right, those tricksters are using templates and other design resources to take their course from white space to a great place in no time at all!

eLearning course translation workflow can be difficult. Here we provide a basic workflow to help with any language translations you may have.

Looking for new ways to integrate drag and drop interactions into your eLearning course? In this article I will share some inventive drag and drop activities you can use in your eLearning course design to make it immersive, engaging, and super exciting for your learners.

While high quality content, stunning visuals, and interactive eLearning activities may be essential elements of any successful eLearning course, all of these come second to navigability. If learners cannot navigate your eLearning course, then they cannot become active participants in the learning process. In this article, I’ll shed light on how you can significantly improve your eLearning course navigation.

We all have them; training programs that are nice, clean, get the job done but are just a little plain. Think of your basic macaroni and cheese recipe. Now think of that same macaroni and cheese, but maybe with some bacon, three different ooey gooey cheeses, crunchy bread crumbs on top and maybe some cayenne pepper thrown in to kick it up to the next level. Which macaroni and cheese would you rather eat? Both versions will satisfy your hunger, but which one looks better and makes you want to take action and try it?

Writing scripts is one of the many tasks eLearning professionals must fulfill. In this article, I'll highlight some invaluable eLearning script writing tips that can help you create an eLearning course narrative that is powerful and polished.

eLearning has redefined the learner, but the learner has to define eLearning. With more ways to access knowledge than ever before, anybody with an internet connection can now be a student in practically any chosen field. And custom eLearning content is one of the most powerful tools in disseminating information to your organization’s communities and audiences.

While closed captions may often be associated with the hearing impaired learners, the truth is that virtually all learners can benefit from closed captioning eLearning courses. In this article I'll shed some light on the many advantages of investing time and resources into eLearning closed captioning.

Although the concept of non-linearity in eLearning course design may seem straightforward, misconceptions about non-linearity in instructional design are common. In this article, I’ll discuss some common misconceptions about non-linearity, as well as the fact that, in most cases, instructional designers follow a mixed approach, including both linear and non-linear elements.

Localizing your eLearning course offers a variety of benefits, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Translating your eLearning deliverable can be time consuming and quite costly, but in this article you will find out how to effectively translate your eLearning course without the stress that is usually involved.