eLearning Articles

March 8, 2014

Online Learner Beware! Online Diploma Mill Scams

We all know what "Buyer Beware" means. In the world of online classrooms and the popularity of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), almost anyone can acquire an online diploma, certificate, and/or degree. Similar to "Buyer Beware," in "Online Learner Beware," product scams can cause many regrets, frustrations, and often - damaging reputations.

by Dorothy Kropf

February 25, 2014

Online Learning - What do we actually mean?

With their Online Language Learning Challenge The Guardian wants to find out if it’s possible to learn languages purely through the use of online tools by discussing the topic with readers and experts. Most people have doubts that learning online would get you as far as being able to speak a new language fluently. But there seem to be very different understandings of what online learning actually means.

by Ansgar Frankenberg

February 23, 2014

Gaze Into The Future Of Learning With Connie Malamed

In this exclusive interview with Learnnovators, Connie Malamed shares her insights on what constitutes great instructional design. She stresses on the importance of sharing one’s knowledge with the community, and offers valuable advice to budding learning designers who aspire to consider consulting as a career option. Equally valuable is her advice for learning designers to design their own apps. Connie’s foresights on the future of learning design are truly thought-provoking. Read on…

by Ravi Pratap Singh

February 18, 2014

Why Digital Learning Is Here To Stay

Digital learning is coming whether people like it or not. The new standards call for it. Twenty-first century readiness requires it. Future jobs rely on it. There is no doubt that educational technology has the power to motivate kids, so why not harness that passion in the K-12 classroom? There are many reasons why digital learning has arrived and is here to stay.

by Jamie Snitker

February 17, 2014

The Decay Of Comedy as a Requirement for Teaching

The use of comedy in the classroom is an art long lost. However, the use of humor in the classroom, intermixed with technology, can inspire both the teacher and the learners. YouTube has some amazing, funny celebrities who can provide the right kind of motivation for the teachers.

by Navleen Kaur

February 12, 2014

What Can Teachers Learn From Barney Stinson

Barney Stinson is one of the most awesome characters in the history of television. And there is much that teachers of the present age can learn from his ways. Here are some real time tips for teachers from the legendary Barney Stinson himself.

by Shamair Cyriac

February 10, 2014

2014 Lectora User Conference Early Bird Rate Ends February 28

The 2014 Lectora® User Conference, April 1 – 3, in Los Angeles, California, is packed with valuable e-Learning sessions and networking with Lectora users from all over the world! Register by February 28 and save $100 on the Early Bird Registration rate.

by Christie Wroten

February 5, 2014

Free Webinar: Make Your Learners Fall in Love with Your ELearning

Will you be our Valentine? Join Kineo for a special Valentine’s Day webinar – 8 Ways to Make Your Learners Fall in Love with Your eLearning. Friday, February 14th from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM CST.

by Cammy Bean

January 23, 2014

Book Review: The Power of Role-Based e-Learning

An informative review of The power of role-based e-learning: designing and moderating online role play. This text provides a great information for both the new teacher who has just started using e-learning in the classroom as well as the seasoned veteran looking for new ideas to bring to their students.

by James Robert Finder

January 19, 2014

3 e-Learning Management Styles You Should Be Familiar With

The eLearning management style that you use for your employees or students has a direct impact upon how much they will learn and, more importantly, the amount of information they will retain. Check the e-Learning Management Style Guide: Better eLearning for Employees and Students

by Christopher Pappas

January 19, 2014

Gaze Into The Future Of eLearning With Pooja Jaisingh

In an exclusive interview with Learnnovators, Dr. Pooja Jaisingh shares her foresights on the future of e-learning and the interesting shifts happening in the learning paradigms. She discusses about how Adobe products are all set to align with the emerging trends and technologies related to e-learning. Dr. Pooja also talks about how Adobe products are a breed ahead when it comes to support for informal learning and interactive-video based courses. Read on…

by Ravi Pratap Singh

January 12, 2014

Learning a language: Interactive Videos and Spaced Repetition

by Nikolay Filevskiy