eLearning Design and Development

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

February 6, 2016

How To Start With eLearning: 10 Basic eLearning Terms You Should Know

It takes time, dedication, and a healthy dose of memory cells to master every word in the eLearning dictionary. However, if you start with eLearning, you can go a long way with just a handful of basic eLearning terms in their eLearning vocabulary. In this article, I will share 10 words and phrases that everyone should know.

by Christopher Pappas

February 5, 2016

2 Alternative Approaches For Creating Screencasts For Your eLearning Project

There are 2 alternative approaches for creating screencasts, and this article will help you choose an approach that is best suited for you.

by Huzefa Johar

February 3, 2016

5 Tips To Create Your First eCourse Like A Pro

Developing an eCourse on any topic or in any subject field requires many of the same things as developing a regular course; it is only the delivery that changes. Keep that in mind as your look at the following 5 tips for creating your eCourse like a pro.

by Julie Ellis

February 2, 2016

7 Tips To Use Visual Metaphors In eLearning

Metaphors are a powerful tool all on their own. However, adding visuals into the mix can make them an amazing eLearning resource. In this article, I will share 7 tips on how to use visual metaphors in eLearning, regardless of your subject matter or target audience.

by Christopher Pappas

January 30, 2016

7 Best Practices For eLearning Course Navigation

As a learner navigating through an eLearning module, did you ever get stuck on a particular slide because you were not sure about what to do next? If yes, then you have probably been a victim of an eLearning course navigational structure, which has not been designed properly.

by Anand Timothy

January 29, 2016

5 Ways To Survive A Student Email Avalanche

Is your inbox always overflowing with student email? Try these 5 ways of clearing student email quickly - before it shuts down your productivity like a heavy snowfall.

by Dr. Liz Hardy

January 29, 2016

6 eLearning Best Practices

With the advent of eLearning the face of education as we know it has completely changed. Faster access to material, more sophisticated types of learning, and hands-on education are some of the advantages of eLearning. But behind each course, is a set of best practices that when followed leads to successful and engaging eLearning content. Let us take a look at 6 eLearning best practices.

by Shweta Iyer