eLearning Design and Development

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

September 6, 2013

8 Ways Your eLearning Content is Losing

When the content of your eLearning falls flat, or it just confuses the audience, it can be a stressful affair. From broken narratives to distracting designs and grammatical errors, see why your learners might be looking the other way.

by Kyle O'Brien

September 5, 2013

15 Tips To Improve Learners' Motivation for eLearning Courses

Motivation plays an important role during eLearning experiences and our challenge is to create eLearning that our learners want to engage in. Would you like to find out how to improve learners' motivation for eLearning courses?

by Matthew Guyan