eLearning Design and Development

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

March 26, 2018

eBook Release - Flash To HTML5 Redesign: Conversion With A Purpose

Converting eLearning courses, their content included, from Flash to HTML5 shouldn't be dreaded. Especially when the other choices given are either to continue using mobile-unfriendly courses or redesign them at a great expense. To illustrate how fast and achievable this fix is, comes this eBook from AllenComm. Once you read it you will be convinced and relieved, as its contents are explanative and helpful.

by Christopher Pappas

March 25, 2018

3 Steps To Spice Up Your Storyboard

Click-to-reveal. Try-it activity. Knowledge check. If you can storyboard these common interactions in your sleep, you may have fallen into a predictable “lather, rinse, and repeat” cycle of eLearning design. On your next assignment, spice up your storyboard by following 3 simple steps.

by Crystal Hunter

March 22, 2018

7 Keys For Successfully Updating Online Courses

As an online instructor or course developer, we understand how much work goes into creating an online course. Don’t let all of your hard work go to waste. In this article, I’ll discuss some best practices to keep your online course relevant and updated after the initial development process.

by Holly Fiock

March 21, 2018

Backwards And In High Heels: Teaching (Well) Online

Online teaching is an important tool for teachers and students, but in order for it to be used correctly teachers must go through rigorous training.

by Mary Burns

March 18, 2018

A Case Study On Evaluating An eLearning Course

Evaluating the content and design of your course with direct input from your audience is a hallmark of user-centered design. It can greatly improve the outcomes of the courses you create.

by Nicki Nelson