eLearning Design and Development

February 29, 2016

6 Tips To Add Intrinsic Motivators In Online Training

Rewards have their uses in online training, but intrinsic motivators hold the real power. In this article, I’ll share how you can add intrinsic motivators into your online training program, so that employees have the opportunity to reach their true potential without relying on external sources.

by Christopher Pappas

February 26, 2016

Visual Notes In eLearning: 6 Tips To Enhance Your Online Learners' Experience

If our brains process information more effectively when it’s in a visual format, how can we apply this powerful cognitive principle to notetaking, so that our eLearning audience can absorb and retain the key takeaways? In this article, I’ll explore 6 ways to use visual notes in your eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

February 24, 2016

Top 10 Psychology Books That eLearning Professional Should Read

Understanding the human mind is an essential part of developing successful eLearning experiences. In this article, I’ll highlight 10 psychology books that every eLearning professional should have on their shelves.

by Christopher Pappas

February 23, 2016

eLearning Design: Ask The Right Questions

Instructional Designers have to answer a lot questions when we design eLearning activities. But, are we asking the right questions? In my experience, some eLearning design questions are better than others to ask.

by Linda Rening, PhD

February 22, 2016

eLearning Best Practices: 4 Keys To Producing eLearning People Love To Consume

In today’s eLearning industry, it’s not enough to have brilliant information. Here are 4 eLearning best practices to produce learning experiences that people love to consume.

by Isaac Tolpin

February 19, 2016

5 Tips To Use Cinemagraphs In eLearning

When a video is too much and a static image falls short, it is time to tap into the interactive and emotionally-gripping power of a cinemagraph. In this article, I will share the basics of eLearning cinemagraphs, and explore how you can use them in your next eLearning course to make it more effective and engaging.

by Christopher Pappas

February 16, 2016

Litmus Test In eLearning: Would You Enroll In Your Own eLearning Course?

You are working hard to promote your new online course and doing everything in your power to increase attendance rates. But before you devote another second or cent to online promotion it’s time to ask yourself: would I take this eLearning course?

by Christopher Pappas

February 14, 2016

2 Effective Icebreaker Activity Examples

The purpose of this article was to plan and outline 2 thoroughly thought out online literacy icebreaker activity examples, reflecting on the criteria used in the design process, while also providing a rationale for its effectiveness. Appropriately framing a lesson with an icebreaker activity is a useful technique in establishing context in which new learning will take place. The initial experiences students have with any course establish the tone for future tasks. Learner reactions to these icebreaker activity tasks can often indicate quickly those who will be successful and those who may struggle.

by Michael Higley

February 12, 2016

From Learning Nuggets And Paths To Learning Maps And Learning GPS

Creating effective eLearning is hard, especially when you do not have an eLearning background. In this article I will describe how you can improve your eLearning by creating smaller modules, tie them together in learning paths, and then a learning GPS will plan your learning route. I will add a future outlook for learning as well.

by Kasper Spiro

February 11, 2016

6 Ways To Create Meaningful eLearning Assessments

In this article, PulseLearning shares 6 ways to create meaningful eLearning assessments.

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

February 11, 2016

How To Teach Online Using Humor: 10 Dos And Don’ts

There’s a right way and a wrong way to use humor when you teach online. Learn how to use this powerful tool to get better results with your online students.

by Dr. Liz Hardy

February 8, 2016

7 Tips To Fact Checking eLearning Courses: A Practical Guide For eLearning Professionals

As the famous American writer and satirist, Mark Twain, once said: “Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please”. Giving your eLearning audience information that is supported by concrete evidence is part of the eLearning professional's job description. In this article, I'll share 7 tips for fact checking your eLearning courses, so that you can rest assured you’re offering your online learners true and up-to-date subject matter.

by Rory Cameron