eLearning Design and Development

November 17, 2013

Over 1000 Free eLearning Resources

Yes it is true! At the following article you will find over 1000 free eLearning resources for both new eLearning professionals and the experienced ones! From 72 free elearning storyboard templates, and 51 free elearning ebooks to 259 free educational technology tools.

by Christopher Pappas

November 16, 2013

Artistic Lines Can Lead To Better eLearning Design

Artistic drawings can be powerful tools of research and generally speaking of digital communication and could provide a way for eLearning design to become more natural, imperfect, open to possibilities and therefore closer to our natural environment, the one we like spending time in.

by Francesca Migliorini

November 15, 2013

The Power Of PowerPoint In eLearning (2018 Update)

Even with tools like SlideShare, Prezi, iSpring, and Intercative PDF, 95% of decks are still made using PowerPoint. In this article, I explore 5 benefits that PowerPoint brings to eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

November 12, 2013

eLearning 101: eBook on the basics of eLearning just released!

The team at eFront and TalentLMS have got together to create an ‘eLearning 101’ eBook to download which contains information on all important and relevant concepts, trends and applications of elearning. The ebook is designed to be a comprehensive introduction to elearning for people totally new to the field, and will also be of interest to other more experienced elearning professionals and course creators.

by Roberta Gogos

November 6, 2013

5 Ideas For Cutout People Images In eLearning

Everyone needs great ideas for their next eLearning course. Try adding cutout people images for a more visual learner experience. These five ideas can quickly be implemented in your course today. 

by Brother Shawn

October 25, 2013

5 Time-Saving Tips for Online Instruction

Do you check your email before breakfast? Ever feel like your online class is taking over your life? Online instruction does operate at its own schedule, but the schedule should not control you. Here are some time saving tips for the online teaching environment.

by Douglass Bourne

October 24, 2013

5 Steps to Help You Create 508 Compliant Content

Is your e-Learning course accessible? Take a look at this 5-step checklist to help you create a 508-compliant e-Learning course.

by Christie Wroten

October 9, 2013

Sticking to the Instructional Design Basics - What, Why, How

We often hear about the debate of how Subject Matter Experts meddle with Instructional Strategies and how Instructional Designers do not have the freedom to develop their own product. In this debate we often forget about the target audience, and finally end up creating something for the Subject Matter Experts. This article talks about how sticking to the Instructional Design basics would help satisfy both the Subject Matter Experts and the target audience.

by Neelima Menon

October 5, 2013

They’re Everywhere Else: Can Zombies Find A Home In eLearning?

Zombies are all around us, and not just at Halloween. In addition to movies, television and pop culture – they have found their way into many Universities. Can eLearning be far behind?

by Karen Fields

October 3, 2013

8 Writing Mistakes to Look for When Proofreading Your e-Learning Course

One way to establish credibility with your learners is by carefully proofreading your e-Learning course. An error-free online training course also ensures a clear presentation of your information. Without distracting mistakes, your learners will focus on your content and get the most out of your e-Learning course. 

by Christie Wroten

September 17, 2013

Top 5 Ways to Use Mind Maps for E-Learning

Are you interested in improving your eLearning? These 5 techniques will help you leverage the power of Mind Maps and encourage you to utilize online Mind Maps in particular. Follow these tips to transform your eLearning using online Mind Maps.

by Andrea Leyden

September 12, 2013

10 Tips To Effectively Use Videos In eLearning (2018 Update)

You may not have the budget to produce a blockbuster. But anyone can create a high-quality eLearning video with the right tools and techniques. In this article, I’ll offer 10 tips to effectively use videos in eLearning to improve retention and engagement.

by Christopher Pappas