eLearning Design and Development

November 24, 2015

3 Advantages And Disadvantages Of Rapid eLearning 

In the realm of rapid eLearning, slow and steady doesn’t win the race. Rapid eLearning describes courses that can be designed and implemented quickly using a much faster, condensed development cycle than traditional design processes. Although rapid eLearning boasts benefits that can make it appear initially attractive, there is still speculation about the real value of rapid eLearning.

by Fionnuala Courtney

November 23, 2015

4 Personalization Trends And 5 Ways To Design Personalized Learning Experiences  

Learning should take place at the individual level. Today’s modern learners have a wide variety of different needs and it’s your job to personalize learning journeys to appeal to their individual requirements. In this article, I’ll look at some personalization trends and show you how to implement personalization in your own eLearning.

by Li Whybrow

November 23, 2015

7 Important Characteristics Of Modern Learners eLearning Professionals Should Know

Modern learners are ambitious. They know how to navigate their way around the virtual terrain, and they thrive in online social environments. But what do we really know about modern learners? More importantly, what are the traits that we should consider when creating online courses for this generation? In this article, you will find 7 important characteristics of modern learners that eLearning professionals should have in mind when designing eLearning courses for them.

by Harman Singh

November 21, 2015

5 Reasons An eLearning Course Review Is Essential

If you're an eLearning course developer, your course is like your baby. You have to pay attention to every little detail and make sure nothing is wrong with it. That is why you need to iterate over it again and again and review it with the people you're working with. Read on to discover the 5 top reasons you need an eLearning course review.

by Utkarsh Talwar

November 19, 2015

4 Ways To Allow Your eLearners To Bloom

While it is common practice to incorporate tasks from Bloom’s lower order objectives into eLearning, educators and learning professionals often have difficulty leveraging eLearning to involve the model’s higher order tasks. This article will illustrate 4 scalable ways to attain higher order cognitive objectives through eLearning.

by Nicholas Crowe

November 15, 2015

10 Questions To Get To Know Your Online Learners

The first step in creating an eLearning course is figuring out who you are creating it for in the first place. In this article, I’ll highlight 10 questions that will help you get to know your online learners, so that you can design eLearning courses that make their mark.

by Christopher Pappas

November 15, 2015

3 Meanings Of Compliance And Why They Matter 

Hello, new eLearning developer. It’s nice to meet you. Have you heard about this thing called “compliance” yet? Compliance is a word we love to throw around in eLearning, and it can mean many things.

by Stephanie Ivec

November 12, 2015

Fill In The Blank Questions In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

Fill in the blank questions often serve as litmus test for learner comprehension. There is minimal room for guessing and no predetermined set of answers, which makes them the ideal tool for testing knowledge absorption and retention. In this article, I’ll highlight 4 best practices on how to write effective Fill in the Blank questions, and I’ll share 5 tips on how you can use them in your eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

November 8, 2015

6 Tips To Apply The Goldilocks Principle In eLearning

eLearning courses that are too difficult may frustrate and overwhelm learners, while those that are too easy often lead to boredom? So, how do you strike the perfect balance and achieve the ideal level of challenge? In this article, I’ll explore 6 tips for applying the Goldilocks Principle in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

November 8, 2015

6 Simple Tricks To Make Your eLearning Course Stand Out

eLearning is a dramatically expanding industry and way too many eLearning courses are pumping into the market every day. But many of the eLearning courses are poorly made. A good eLearning course is all about providing a good user experience and the right content. Here are 6 easy ways to make your eLearning course stand out and create a rockstar learning experience.

by Utkarsh Talwar

November 7, 2015

The Impact Of Social Intelligence In eLearning

Solving complex mathematical equations or creating a written work of art may be a breeze for the most brilliant minds among us, but navigating social situations present an entirely different challenge. Although IQ is often associated with academic progress, social intelligence is a key element in a comprehensive education. In this article, I'll take a closer look at the impact of Social Intelligence in the realm of eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

November 7, 2015

9 Online Resources To Learn Web Design

Want to learn web design? Which sites you choose is dependent on your answers to certain questions.

by Sarah Smith