eLearning Design and Development

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

March 28, 2015

How To Set Up The Simplest Email Based eLearning Program

If there is one thing that has not changed much over the past decade in the internet world, this is email. If you had a Gmail account back in 2005, chances are high that you still actively check that account today. Emails are among the simplest, yet most useful tools. That is why despite the growing pains of spam and phishing, emails continue to be the most effective tool for personal communication.

by Kumar Venkatesiah

March 27, 2015

Learner Engagement: How To Create Effective Assessment Strategies

The article describes the methods that can be used to create effective assessment strategies in eLearning courses. It also outlines the various types of assessments that are used in eLearning courses. Additionally, the article elucidates the various ways to create effective assessments and provide diagnostic feedback to the learners. An interesting framework, Assessment Map is also discussed here. Assessment map helps the Instructional Designers to create the right assessments for each of the Learning Objectives.

by Asha Pandey

March 25, 2015

5 Elements To Better Connection And Communication With Online Students

My philosophy on teaching online adult learners is centered on building a solid relationship that establishes the instructor first and foremost as the real person committed to the process of learning. This article is about the 5 elements you can use to achieve better connection and communication with online students.

by Francesca Catalano

March 23, 2015

10 Easy Steps For Successful eLearning Course Translation

eLearning course translation can have challenges but with proper organization companies can easily overcome those challenges. In this article we outline some easy steps to follow to help the translation process.

by David Kasteler

March 23, 2015

Feedback From Hell: How To Improve Your Feedback Messages

When I started teaching online, I had a problem that puzzled me – students didn't take kindly to my feedback. So, if you’re bewildered about the negativity in your feedback and not sure about how to make it more effective and agreeable, consider the following suggestions and your students will appreciate it!

by Sheila Shanker

March 15, 2015

6 eLearning Localization Pitfalls To Avoid

Bringing your eLearning courses to the global masses offers many benefits provided you are able to circumvent the many eLearning localization pitfalls involved. In this article, I'll share some of the most common mistakes of eLearning localization, so that you can avoid them and make your global eLearning strategy a resounding success!

by Christopher Pappas

March 13, 2015

7 Top Tips For Effective eLearning Voice Overs

Giving your eLearning course a voice offers a wide range of advantages, including a boost in user engagement and knowledge retention. However, these benefits can only be achieved if your voice over is carefully created and offer real value to the overall eLearning experience. In this article I'll share 7 invaluable tips for effective eLearning voice overs.

by Christopher Pappas

March 11, 2015

Tips To Create A Winning Online Course

A good quality online course is made up of three major components: Introduction, Instruction and Conclusion. Learn more about how to create a winning online course.

by Jessica Millis