eLearning Design and Development

September 30, 2015

Socratic Questions In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

Encourage your online learners to explore the subject matter and view problems with a fresh perspective. In this article, I'll highlight the 6 types of Socratic questions and I’ll offer 5 tips on how to use Socratic Questions in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

September 30, 2015

Where To Start With Creating Your Online Course (Exercise)

One of the most common roadblocks for aspiring educators is grasping the idea of what to teach and then getting started with creating their online course. Here’s a simple exercise how to clear that fog of doubts.

by Juste Semetaite

September 29, 2015

Top 10 eLearning Design Traps To Avoid

Does your eLearning falter due to simple design failures? In this article I will share 10 eLearning design traps and all the ways to avoid them. Don’t be ensnared!

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

September 29, 2015

Stuck For eLearning Ideas? Learn How To Think Differently About Your eLearning

Stuck for eLearning ideas on how to design your eLearning course? Let's revisit some old principles of Instructional Design and draw inspiration from my favorite eLearning examples.

by Li Whybrow

September 28, 2015

6 Facts About Rapid eLearning Development That Will Impress Your Boss

In today’s world, time is at premium and Learning and Development professionals have to balance the quality of eLearning courses within shorter time spans to go-live and within budgets that are shrinking every year. All of these factors have led to increased use of rapid eLearning development as a necessity vis-a-vis traditional eLearning. In this article, I will outline what rapid eLearning is, as well as its advantages and disadvantages. I will then share cues on where it would be a good fit and some tips and best practices that will help you increase the success of these initiatives.

by Asha Pandey

September 26, 2015

5 Multimedia Principles For Your Online Course

Using text and images in your online course will definitely aid your students' learning, however research says wrong combination of text and images in learning materials can cause cognitive load. In this article, I will explain the scientific reason behind it and offer some multimedia principles and useful tips for creating effective multimedia content for your online course.

by Didem Yesil

September 23, 2015

Multiple Answer Questions In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

When a single correct answer simply won’t do, it’s time to create an effective multiple answer question to test learner knowledge and make your online assessments more challenging. In this article, I’ll share 4 best practices of developing multiple answer questions, as well as 5 tips on how to use them in your eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

September 22, 2015

Top 8 Tips For Effectively Proofreading Your eLearning Course

You’ve spent countless hours brainstorming, storyboarding, and creating content for your eLearning course. The images have been selected and all of the interactive elements are in place. Now it’s time to proofread your eLearning course to get rid of grammar, spelling, and any other mistakes that can diminish the quality of your eLearning deliverable. In this article, I’ll offer 8 tips that can make the proofreading process productive, so that you can deliver a polished final product.

by Christopher Pappas

September 22, 2015

How To Effectively Use Videos In eLearning

There are more than 1 billion active users on YouTube, and every minute close to 400 hours worth of video content is uploaded to this platform. With the advent of mobile devices, people are spending more and more time in watching videos – for entertainment as well as for education. Per mobile session, the average time spent on YouTube is 40 minutes! The eLearning industry has no option but to adapt to these changing habits of the learners. The supporters of interactive eLearning are vouching for videos in eLearning courses as one of the most prominent trends.

by Anand Timothy

September 22, 2015

Top 10 Tips On eLearning Localization That Actually Add Value

Localization of eLearning courses to reach the global audience is a well established practice. However, successful localization needs to look at the entire development process (rather than see this as a translation exercise) and plan for several other factors that will help you succeed. In this article, I will outline top 10 tips on eLearning localization that actually add value to your mandate.

by Asha Pandey

September 21, 2015

10 Tips To Improve Your Visual Design Skills For Non-Designers

Is it possible to create great visual design when you are not a designer? In this article, I'll share 10 simple tips to improve your visual design skills and ensure that, despite your lack of knowledge or experience, you can create your own high quality visual design eLearning environment.

by Christopher Pappas

September 18, 2015

Graphics In eLearning: 7 Best Practices To Choose Graphics For Your eLearning Course

As eLearning professionals, we recognize the power of visuals and how they can affect learning. Apart from photos, graphical elements such as illustrations, diagrams, and navigation aids can significantly facilitate the learning process and transform the driest and most boring eLearning material into an exciting eLearning experience. In this article, I’ll share 7 best practices in choosing graphics in eLearning, so that you will be able to achieve the most effective visual communication with your learners and help them get the most out of your eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas