eLearning Design and Development

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

March 1, 2015

5 Ways To Make The e-Learning Process Simple

The e-learning process needs to be designed with simplicity in mind. If you can do this when planning an e-learning program for any purpose, then the people who are expected to learn new skills or processes will certainly retain whatever it is you are trying to teach them. Here are a few smart tips that you can use when finding ways to make people learn a little more about whatever you want to help them discover.

by Sameer Bhatia

February 21, 2015

7 Tips To Create The Perfect Learning Unit For An eLearning Course

The primary objective that every eLearning professional should have in mind when designing eLearning courses, is to create self-sufficient learning units. In this article, I'll share some tips that you can use to create the perfect learning unit for an eLearning course, regardless of the subject matter.

by Christopher Pappas

February 20, 2015

Launching Your eLearning Course: 15 Things To Double Check

You've worked diligently to ensure that every eLearning activity, block of text, and graphic element is just right for your eLearning course, but before you rollout your carefully crafted eLearning deliverable it's time for one final polish to make it really shine. In this article, I'll highlight 15 things that you must double check before launching your eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

February 16, 2015

5 Tips To Find Your Narrative Voice For Your eLearning Course

By finding and perfecting your narrative voice for your eLearning course, you gain the ability to create an eLearning experience that is polished, organized, and complete. In this article, I'll explore how you can discover your narrative voice for your eLearning content, so that your eLearning courses can offer real value to your audience, instead of creating disjointed eLearning courses that fail to meet their learning objectives.

by Christopher Pappas