eLearning Design and Development

April 15, 2018

In A Flash-Less Future, How Will Users Access Existing eLearning?

In the fall of 2017, Google began a process to remove support for Adobe Flash in its Chrome browser. This is not surprising, but we think that a lot of organizations haven’t fully considered how this will affect their existing eLearning systems.

by Blake Beus

April 15, 2018

5 Things You Need To Know About eLearning Localization

The process goes beyond the simple translation of the words on the screen. Preparing eLearning modules with translation in mind can save you time and money.

by Neil Gauld

April 14, 2018

Why Quality Is Important And 4 Checkpoints To Ensure Quality In eLearning Courses

Probably, editors and the quality control specialists enjoy an undisputed hatred over other members of a courseware development team. Nevertheless, quality is important. But why? Why do organizations invest so much in quality assurance? Is this just for aesthetic reasons?

by Sunanda Dey

April 12, 2018

4 Ways To Create Engaging eLearning Content

This article provides the best tips and guidance to make eLearning content engaging for the audiences. I have studied different approaches to online learning and course content delivery, and I am now presenting the best practices from the industry so that you don't have to look further.

by Peter Lewis

April 11, 2018

Evaluating Your Online Learning Program (Part 2)

This article—a continuation of last month's article on evaluating online teacher professional development programs—examines 3 evaluation frameworks you can use to evaluate the effectiveness of your online teacher professional development program.

by Mary Burns

April 11, 2018

eLearning Storyboards: How Much Is Enough?

eLearning designers vary in their approach to storyboarding. Some use their authoring tool of choice and develop a first draft. Some create vague storyboards as a blueprint. Others develop intricately detailed storyboards. This article will discuss why the last option is the best approach.

by jmuehl

April 8, 2018

Why You Should Think Of Mobile-First Design For Online Courses

When designing online courses that are going to be accessed on mobile devices, the best option is to adopt a mobile-first approach to design. This will not only make the design process easy but also help you avoid a lot of rework later on.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

April 7, 2018

The Importance Of Interactivity In eLearning Programs

Why is it so vital for a course to be as interactive as possible? Static text and boring pictures cannot engage learners deeply. Instead, a variety of strategies should be taken into consideration.

by Theodosis Karageorgakis

April 4, 2018

Do eLearning Templates Matter? Considerations For Designers And Learners

Templates for eLearning should meet the needs of the learner and the designer. This article will provide some points to consider when choosing to use eLearning templates, or choosing which templates to use.

by Shawn Burson

April 3, 2018 | Sponsored

3 Modern eLearning Examples To Be Inspired By

The eLearning industry is incredibly fast-paced—sometimes, it can be hard to keep up. However, these 3 examples demonstrate modern approaches to learning, based on empathy, personalization, and curation. Discover the big results they can deliver and feel inspired for your next project.

by Steve Penfold

April 1, 2018

How To Optimize Graphics For Web-Responsiveness In eLearning Templates

Here are some best practices for repurposing eLearning templates for all platforms and devices in order to save time when developing on-demand learning content.

by Jimena Austria

March 28, 2018

Behind The Scenes Design Tips, Part 1: Content That Comes Alive (Like A Zombie)

What’s better than learning about anything? Learning anything! The "behind the scenes design tips" series explores actionable design tips you can try next time on a project. Don't just learn about things, learn things! By doing things! This first episode is about bringing content alive via storytelling.

by Zsolt Olah