eLearning Design and Development

May 6, 2015

6 Tips For Using Call To Action In eLearning

Calls to action may be popular in the world of marketing, but they can also transform eLearning courses into exciting and effective eLearning experiences. In this article, I will share some tips to help you use call to actions in your next eLearning deliverable.

by Christopher Pappas

May 4, 2015

8 Tips To Design Effective Non-Linear eLearning Courses

Nowadays, more and more eLearning professionals in their effort to keep up-to-date with latest trends in instructional design for eLearning, try to employ a non-linear instructional design approach for their eLearning courses. In this article, I’ll give you some tips, from an instructional designer’s point of view, on how to design effective non-linear eLearning courses, as well as I will discuss when is appropriate for eLearning Professionals to employ non-linear eLearning course structures.

by Marisa Keramida (M.Ed.)

May 1, 2015

Get Them Hooked: 6 Tips To Improve Learner Retention In eLearning Courses And Avoid Drop-Outs

There are few things as frustrating as spending countless hours developing an eLearning course and investing an abundance of resources, only to find that learner retention rates are falling short of expectations. In this article, I’ll share 6 tips you can use to direct learners’ attention in eLearning, so you can improve learner retention in eLearning and avoid drop-outs in order to ensure the success of your eLearning deliverable.

by Christopher Pappas

April 27, 2015

From Dull To Dynamic: How To Engage Learners In An Online Science Course

Many aspects of motivation that apply in the workplace can also be incorporated in the classroom. In this article I will discuss three ways to engage your students in an online learning environment with specific examples for those teaching in the sciences.

by Pamela Wirth

April 25, 2015

Post-Course Evaluation: 15 Aspects That eLearning Professionals Need To Check

You know that evaluating your eLearning course will help you assess its effectiveness, which is a key aspect for the eLearning experience you are offering. In this article, I'll share some tips on how you can conduct an effective post-course evaluation, in order to collect invaluable feedback for your eLearning course and revise it accordingly in order to improve it.

by Christopher Pappas

April 24, 2015

6 Tips To Engage Passive Learners In eLearning

In this article, I’ll share some tips on how you can create eLearning deliverables that turn even the most passive learners into engaged, excited, and motivated ones who achieve profound change thanks to your eLearning course. Read the following tips to engage passive learners in eLearning converting your eLearning course into a memorable experience.

by Christopher Pappas

April 23, 2015

How To Create A Meaningful eLearning Experience: 6 Tips For eLearning Professionals

The more meaningful find the learners an eLearning experience, the better becomes their knowledge retention. In this article, I' ll share 6 effective tips to create meaningful eLearning experiences that will make your audience to fully engage in your eLearning courses and get the best out of it.

by Christopher Pappas

April 22, 2015

5 Tips To Enhance Motivation In eLearning

Well begun is half done; and as regards the eLearning experience, motivation is not only a very good start, but also a particularly critical key in the effectiveness of your eLearning course. In this article I will share 5 tips to enhance motivation in eLearning, so that you will be able to inspire your learners to eagerly experience your eLearning deliverable.

by Christopher Pappas

April 19, 2015

Why To Use Professional Voice Actors In eLearning

A great untapped resource for eLearning development is the use of professional voice actors to narrate projects. This article explores the benefits of using such talent, and suggests ways to find voice actors to fit your project.

by Jack de Golia

April 18, 2015

eLearning Interactivity: The Ultimate Guide For eLearning Professionals

Interactivity has been proven to have a significant impact on the effectiveness of the eLearning process. In this article you will find everything you need to know about eLearning interactivity, as well as the most essential ways in which eLearning interactive methods and techniques affect the learning process.

by Christopher Pappas

April 17, 2015

eLearning Course Evaluation: The Ultimate Guide For eLearning Professionals

You have spent a great deal of time and money while developing your eLearning course. But how can you know if it is effective? eLearning course evaluation allows you to assess the effectiveness of your eLearning deliverable and to keep improving it in order to offer your learners a powerful and memorable eLearning experience. In this article I will share why eLearning course evaluation is important, when to do it and, most importantly, how.

by Christopher Pappas

April 14, 2015

The Top 6 eLearning Course Navigation Styles

When designing your eLearning course, effective navigation is essential. In this article I will highlight the 6 most effective eLearning course navigation styles, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each one, in order for you to decide which best suits your learners' needs.

by Christopher Pappas