eLearning Design and Development

April 11, 2015

4 Skills To Include In eLearning For Employable Students

As educators we often have a series of objectives to achieve: engage students, impart knowledge, develop their skills, and at the very end of the process, make them purpose-ready. To prioritize, manage, and balance each objective requires careful consideration, and we must not favor one over another. Technological developments in education both challenge and enable the way in which training is delivered. We are constantly innovating the learning environment in order to remain relevant and absorbing. However, in this process, are we endangering our final objective of creating graduates who are fit for purpose?

by James Degenhardt

April 9, 2015

Timesaving Design Tricks for eLearning Developers

You know those e-Learning developers who are out there, churning out amazing looking courses? I bet you’re sitting there wondering how they can quickly produce such great content. Well, I’m here to tell you that they have a secret. The secret is that they’re not starting from scratch. That’s right, those tricksters are using templates and other design resources to take their course from white space to a great place in no time at all!

by Stephanie Ivec

April 8, 2015

eLearning Course Translation Workflow

eLearning course translation workflow can be difficult. Here we provide a basic workflow to help with any language translations you may have.

by David Kasteler

April 7, 2015

6 Ways To Use Drag And Drop Interactions In Your eLearning Course

Looking for new ways to integrate drag and drop interactions into your eLearning course? In this article I will share some inventive drag and drop activities you can use in your eLearning course design to make it immersive, engaging, and super exciting for your learners.

by Christopher Pappas

April 6, 2015

6 Tips To Improve eLearning Course Navigation

While high quality content, stunning visuals, and interactive eLearning activities may be essential elements of any successful eLearning course, all of these come second to navigability. If learners cannot navigate your eLearning course, then they cannot become active participants in the learning process. In this article, I’ll shed light on how you can significantly improve your eLearning course navigation.

by Christopher Pappas

April 6, 2015

3 Tips To Spice Up Your eLearning Programs

We all have them; training programs that are nice, clean, get the job done but are just a little plain. Think of your basic macaroni and cheese recipe. Now think of that same macaroni and cheese, but maybe with some bacon, three different ooey gooey cheeses, crunchy bread crumbs on top and maybe some cayenne pepper thrown in to kick it up to the next level. Which macaroni and cheese would you rather eat? Both versions will satisfy your hunger, but which one looks better and makes you want to take action and try it?

by Melissa Dougherty

April 3, 2015

7 eLearning Script Writing Tips To Perfect Your eLearning Course Narrative

Writing scripts is one of the many tasks eLearning professionals must fulfill. In this article, I'll highlight some invaluable eLearning script writing tips that can help you create an eLearning course narrative that is powerful and polished.

by Christopher Pappas

April 1, 2015

The Top 6 Benefits Of Closed Captioning eLearning Courses

While closed captions may often be associated with the hearing impaired learners, the truth is that virtually all learners can benefit from closed captioning eLearning courses. In this article I'll shed some light on the many advantages of investing time and resources into eLearning closed captioning.

by Christopher Pappas

April 1, 2015

Non-Linear eLearning Design: 6 Common Misconceptions Instructional Designers Should Know

Although the concept of non-linearity in eLearning course design may seem straightforward, misconceptions about non-linearity in instructional design are common. In this article, I’ll discuss some common misconceptions about non-linearity, as well as the fact that, in most cases, instructional designers follow a mixed approach, including both linear and non-linear elements.

by Marisa Keramida (M.Ed.)

March 31, 2015

eLearning Translation: 8 Top Tips For eLearning Professionals

Localizing your eLearning course offers a variety of benefits, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Translating your eLearning deliverable can be time consuming and quite costly, but in this article you will find out how to effectively translate your eLearning course without the stress that is usually involved.

by Christopher Pappas

March 29, 2015

6 Tips To Design eLearning Courses That Appeal To A Wider eLearning Audience

Want to broaden your eLearning horizons and impact more online learners? In this article I'll share some helpful tips that you can use to design eLearning courses that appeal to a wider eLearning audience, so that you can boost your eLearning course sales and expand your eLearning market reach.

by Christopher Pappas

March 28, 2015

7 Tips To Use Learners' Creativity In eLearning

By encouraging learners to use their creativity in eLearning courses you can transform even the most tedious subject matter into a unique and memorable eLearning experience. In this article I'll share 7 key tips on how to take full advantage of learners creativity when designing and developing your eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas