eLearning Design and Development

April 16, 2016

6 Teaching Principles Transferred To Online Courses: Strategies To Use

Here are 6 teaching principles and how they can be embedded in online coursework.

by Ethan Dunwill

April 16, 2016

Balancing An eLearning Program For Different Learning Styles

One of the greatest advantages of eLearning is its flexibility to adapt to different learning styles.

by Adrienne Erin

April 14, 2016

5 Tips For eLearning Quality Assurance: How To Get eLearning’s Worth

Despite the popularity of eLearning, there is a high degree of skepticism and concern being expressed by many Learning and Development professionals on the effectiveness and ROI of technology-aided learning, keeping in mind investments in technology and infrastructure. The principal concern for them is the lack of empirical evidence for learning enhancement, as compared to overheads and associated costs. The only way to relieve them of the skepticism is to provide adequate eLearning quality assurance (QA) and prove that it fulfills the training needs well.

by Heena Nanda

April 9, 2016

16 Essential Steps Of eLearning Course Design

Starting a new eLearning project? Here we list the 16 essential steps that you could follow for effective eLearning course design.

by Anand Timothy

April 8, 2016

Localization: Taking eLearning Above And Beyond!

Can we expand the scope of localization to include more than just translations to other languages and cultural sensibilities? Can localization also mean making the course more intelligent to suit the learning preferences of the user? This article attempts to explore why localization should now be the next big eLearning revolution.

by Shweta Iyer

April 7, 2016

6 Tips To Strike The Perfect eLearning Professional's Work-Life Balance

Juggling a full-time career as an eLearning professional and a satisfying personal life can be a challenging feat. Luckily, there are some ways that you can strike a work-life balance and maintain your sanity while you pursue professional success. In this article, I'll share 6 tips for achieving harmony as an eLearning professional.

by Christopher Pappas

April 7, 2016

Distance Learning: 10 Ways To Keep Your Motivation High

While eLearning provides a convenient way to acquire knowledge, the lack of face-to-face and personal interaction poses a great challenge in sustaining interest in the course or program. This article provides 10 pragmatic ways for students to remain engaged in distance learning and complete their online course.

by Mary Kleim

April 3, 2016

Why Meaningful Online Feedback Is Important

Meaningful online feedback is critical to all learning environments. In online learning, feedback occurs between the learner and instructor in various ways. Methods of communication in eLearning include verbal and written electronic exchanges called commuter-mediated communication, such as through Skype or email.  Instructor feedback provides learners with critical information about meeting course goals and performance expectations.

by Michael Higley

April 2, 2016

11 Ways To Use High-Tech Visuals To Make Your Speeches And Presentations Rock

High-tech visuals have revolutionized the way that we can deliver great content to audiences. Here are a few of the options you have as you consider creating visuals for your speech/presentation.

by Diana Beyer

March 31, 2016

10 Strategies Of Deeper Learning Skills For Education Leaders

In today’s world, teachers and education leaders have the thankless job of not only educating students and instilling knowledge and skills inside their young minds, but also of preparing them for all the challenges that are waiting for them out there, in the real world. It is essential, because it is no longer the world their parents used to live in, and because everything around them is undergoing constant and swift change. This means simply having students know something is not enough. They need to be able think for themselves and approach things critically, which is where deeper learning comes in.

by Julie Martin

March 30, 2016

9 Types Of Feedback To Boost Student Engagement

One of the most challenging aspects of facilitating an online course is figuring out which unique combination of feedback types can enhance each student’s learning process and motivate the student to engage with the class. In this article, we will highlight 9 types of feedback that shapes students’ learning, thinking, and engagement in an online course.

by Chris Gaudreau

March 22, 2016

eBook Release: eLearning 101 - A Practical Guide

If you’re getting started with eLearning or want to learn more about Instructional Design, this eBook by Trivantis is a great resource. eLearning 101: A Practical Guide, provides an overview of many topics, including the history of eLearning, Instructional Design strategies, how to choose an authoring tool and LMS, and the life cycle of a training course.

by Christopher Pappas