eLearning Design and Development

October 18, 2016

Seeking Original eLearning Design

In this article, I will draw on my visit at Thomas Jefferson’s retreat near Lynchburg, VA, Poplar Forest, and share valuable lessons about original eLearning design I gleaned from this experience.

by Ethan Edwards

October 16, 2016

4 Ways To Get People Addicted To eLearning

The simple answer is we don’t really need to, because learners are already addicted to learning. We already are addicted to consuming information in various ways which makes us learn in small bites, only thing is that we do not even realize that we are learning. Is there a difference with online learning? Can you get people addicted to eLearning?

by Bhavya Aggarwal

October 16, 2016

7 eLearning Dos And Don'ts For Successful Online Learning

Some people hear the word “eLearning” and they might assume that it’s a “passive” method of studying. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Being a successful online learner means applying discipline to yourself and being in control of your own motivation. Here are some eLearning dos and don’ts to keep in mind when studying online.

by Scott Cooper

October 14, 2016

10 Innovative Ways To Boost Online Learner Retention

Is your online learner drop-off rate rising steadily? Are those who stick around actually remembering the information presented? In this article, I'll share 10 innovative ways to boost online learner retention and make them remember the key takeaways of the eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

October 13, 2016

Preparing For Your First Online Learning Semester

Curious about what online courses are really like and the benefits that come with? Read on to discover if an online program is right for you, and learn a few ways to prepare for your first online learning semester.

by Sarah Pike

October 10, 2016

Case Study On How You Can Validate The Learnability Of Online Courses

At EI Design, we offer a unique framework to predict/measure learnability, or learning effectiveness, of online courses. With an Analytics plug-in, you can validate predictive learnability with users real-time. In this article, I will outline how you can validate the learnability of online courses.

by Asha Pandey

October 7, 2016

6 Tips To Create Great eLearning Quiz Questions

How do you make great eLearning quiz questions and keep them both useful and entertaining? Check out these guidelines and surprise your audience.

by Scott Winstead

October 6, 2016

4 Tips To Create Multicultural eLearning Experiences

The world is a smaller place than it used to be. Technology has bridged the distance and brought online learners together. In this article, I'll explore the 4 tips for developing multicultural eLearning experiences.

by Christopher Pappas

October 4, 2016

8 Qualitative eLearning Assessment Methods To Track Online Learners Progress

As the saying goes, "It's not how much you know but how well you know it". Qualitative eLearning assessments help you determine online learners' proficiency and knowledge mastery. In this article, I'll share 8 qualitative eLearning assessment methods to track online learners' progress.

by Christopher Pappas

October 4, 2016

Case Study On How You Can Evaluate The Learnability Of Online Courses

We all understand the value of measurement of learnability or learning effectiveness can bring to an organization’s learning strategy and training delivery. In this article, I share a case study that showcases how you can practically evaluate the learnability of online courses.

by Asha Pandey

October 3, 2016

Bloom’s Taxonomy Verbs: Why I Still Love Bloom But Not His Verbs

There is a tendency to either place too much focus on Bloom’s Taxonomy verbs, or to discard the taxonomy altogether as not being useful. However, there is a middle path, one that can guide your decision on what kind of intervention is useful, based on your goals and where learners currently are.

by Ravi Pratap Singh

October 3, 2016

Data Analytics: Ensuring eLearning Efficiency

Analytics have been around in pedagogy since mass education allowed teachers to gather student performance data and use it to refine their teaching techniques. From comparing student performance and administering attention to setting exam benchmarks, data analytics have been fundamental in learning mechanisms.

by Sayan Guha