eLearning Design and Development

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December 29, 2014

Tips To Use Learners’ Imagination in eLearning

Learning is mainly viewed as a practical and “down-to-earth” process. Therefore, imagination, which is one key area of the brain, is often left by the wayside during the eLearning design and development process. In this article, I'll share some tips that will help you to tap into the imagination of your learners and use it to your advantage.
by Christopher Pappas
December 28, 2014

7 Tips To Create Attention Grabbing eLearning Course Titles

Creating powerful, attention grabbing eLearning course titles may seem like an easy feat. However, creating eLearning course titles that attract the right audience and give them a clear and concise glimpse of the benefits they can expect to receive from the eLearning course can be quite a challenge. In this article I'll offer tips on how to create winning eLearning course titles.
by Christopher Pappas
December 21, 2014

10 Tips to Use Flashcards in eLearning

In this article, I'll share 10 great tips to use flashcards in eLearning. If you are planning to utilize flashcards in eLearning courses, these tips will give you the opportunity to not only boost the excitement factor for your learners, but to also enable them to acquire and retain more effectively the knowledge offered during in the process.
by Christopher Pappas
December 11, 2014

9 Tips To Improve Online Learners’ Engagement

With the coming of Internet, the way learning is imparted has undergone a drastic change. It is no longer limited to teachers giving lessons to the students physically located in front of them in the classrooms. Now they can teach students living in far off places through web based learning and educational materials. This has led to the proliferation of various kinds of online materials devised for students, working professionals, and others who want to acquire new skills and knowledge. But teaching students physically present in a class is quite different from teaching individuals located in far away locations.
by Sharon Thomson
December 4, 2014

8 Tips To Use Stock Images In eLearning

In this article, I'll share 8 unexpected and powerful uses for stock images that you'll want to consider when designing your next eLearning deliverable. Each of these can help you to create engaging, interactive, and effective eLearning courses that your learners aren't soon to forget!
by Christopher Pappas
December 3, 2014

5 Psychology Principles That eLearning Professionals Should Know

In this article, I'll highlight 5 psychology principles that you should use before you develop your next eLearning courses. Knowing how learners acquire information and why they need such information, is the key to becoming a successful eLearning professional. Using psychology principles in eLearning courses, offers eLearning professionals the chance to take full advantage of learning behaviors when creating their next eLearning deliverable.
by Christopher Pappas
December 1, 2014

Top 5 Tips For Visual Design In eLearning

In this article, I'll share top tips for visual design in eLearning. After reading through it, you'll be able to create an eye-catching, powerful, and immersive eLearning course for your audience, even if you are not familiar with graphic design principles.
by Christopher Pappas
November 27, 2014

e-Learning Graphic Design Fundamentals

If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many words is good e-Learning design worth? A lot—after all, good design is more than just a pretty picture! But don’t let the idea of having to design an entire e-Learning course stress you out. Once you master these design fundamentals, you’ll be creating sleek, professional courses every time.
by Stephanie Ivec
November 24, 2014

Tips On How To Use The 6 Laws of Perception in eLearning

In this article, I'll highlight the 6 Laws of Perception, also known as the Principles of Grouping (or Gestalt Laws of Grouping), and show you how to use each one of them in your eLearning course strategy. Regardless of the subject matter, the target audience, or the eLearning objectives, these Laws of Perception can help you to design highly effective eLearning courses.
by Christopher Pappas