eLearning Design and Development Archives

August 5, 2016

10 Top Tips For Interactive Video

Interactive video is more popular than ever, but how can you use it effectively in eLearning? Despite its growing reputation in training, interactive video is still seen as a gimmick by some. But when it’s done well, the advantages and benefits for learners are clear.

by Alan Bourne

August 1, 2016

6 Tips To Design Effective eLearning Simulations

eLearning simulations give your online learners the ability to overcome real-world challenges, hone their skill sets, and explore every step in a process. In this article, I'll share 6 tips to design effective eLearning simulations.

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

July 31, 2016

7 Tips And Tricks To Use eBooks In eLearning

Marketing experts have been using eBooks to promote their products and services for years. But these digital resources can also be used to enrich your eLearning experiences. In this article, I’ll highlight 7 tips and tricks for using eBooks in your eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas

July 30, 2016

7 Dirty Myths About eLearning Students Still Believe

Online education is in trend today. The paradox is, many students still consider it something of little mark. To solve the problem, we can dispel the most common myths about eLearning that students believe and make it available to the wider audience in our digital era.

by Lesley J. Vos

July 25, 2016

Using Surveys To Assess eLearning: Pros And Cons

The value of surveys for evaluating training effectiveness has been up for debate over the past few years. While some professionals now argue against using surveys to assess eLearning, evaluating the impact of training is more important than ever. We revamped our survey process after considering these pros and cons.

by Antoinette Curtin

July 23, 2016

Shaking Up Your Training Backgrounds

Like a good bartender who takes several ingredients, shakes them up, and creates a masterpiece of a drink, sometimes you need to shake things up in your eLearning designs and training backgrounds to create something new and improved.

by Melissa Dougherty

July 22, 2016

Distance Learning: 10 Ways To Keep Oneself Productive And Focused

In this article I will share 10 tips for eLearners to build productivity and focus while taking distance learning courses.

by Emily Connor

July 19, 2016

5 Reasons Why Video In eLearning Is The Medium Of The Moment

Video in eLearning is becoming increasingly more popular and learners are even beginning to expect they will learn by watching. Here’s why.

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

July 16, 2016

5 Common eLearning Myths

We are going to go through 5 eLearning myths we’ve heard over internet gossip and, then, we're going to show you why these rumors are merely myths and not solid facts.

by Erica Lasola-Caramol

July 16, 2016

7 Top Tips For Mature eLearners

Your kids are finishing school, and need you less and less. Therefore, you finally have the time to pursue that career you always dreamed about. Here are 7 tips for mature eLearners who have decided to pursue their passion, turn their hobby into a career, or fulfill their academic aspirations.

by Anthony Rayworth

July 15, 2016

508 Compliant eLearning: Tips And Tricks

Whether you regularly work on federally-funded eLearning projects, or whether you are focused on creating privately funded eLearning content, the challenge of making eLearning accessible is always front and center. In this article, we will look at some tips and tricks to make your courses 508 compliant.

by Marina Arshavskiy

July 10, 2016

4 Tips To Prevent Learner Procrastination In eLearning

Some online learners may abide by the old adage: “why put off to tomorrow what you can do today.” However, there are others who always seem to wait until the last second to complete the learning task. In this article, I’ll explore 5 types of procrastinators that every eLearning professional should know about, and I'll share 4 tips for preventing learners' procrastination in your eLearning course.