eLearning Design and Development

September 12, 2020

Why Visual Design Is Critical In eLearning

“A thing of beauty is a joy forever…” said John Keats in the eighteenth century. In the twenty-first century, it has become much more relevant. We humans are naturally attracted to beauty in everything, be it a natural landscape, a painting, a sculpture, or even learning content!

by Satyabrata Das

September 11, 2020

Does Bias Exist In Online Learning? Yes, But It Doesn't Have To

It’s tempting to think of eLearning as a naturally inclusive environment, free from the bias and prejudice documented in traditional learning settings. Yet, bias exists in online learning too.

by Victoria Zambito

September 9, 2020

5 Vital Talents You Need For eLearning Course Creation (And Tips To Hone Them)

Corporate online training success is generally a mix of talent, timing, and temerity, plus a healthy dose of hard work. What other intrinsic gifts are involved, and how can they be acquired? In this article, I highlight 5 skills you need for eLearning course creation and tips to hone them.

by Christopher Pappas

September 9, 2020

Learning And Behavior Change: Part 2

In my previous article, we explored BJ Fogg's model for behavior change. This one looks at Csíkszentmihályi's theory of flow.

by Zsolt Olah

September 6, 2020

Designing An Instructor Resource Page

There are so many instructor resources made available by universities. Teachers simply cannot keep track of all of them and it is hard to know where to go to find resources for course development. It is easy to design an Instructor Resource page that consolidates important and useful resources.

by Tiffany Moy

September 2, 2020

eLearning Course Creation Toolkit: 5 Tips To Choose The Best LMS Before You Create Online Courses

Selecting the best LMS for your course creation endeavors is a good first move. But how do you tell these LMSs apart and identify the right one for your organization and budget?

by Christopher Pappas

August 30, 2020

5 Tips On How To Use Storytelling When Teaching With Animation

Stories have excited, amazed, and surprised people since the dawn of humanity. Human beings seek meaning. It is in our instinct. One of the ultimate goals of human lives is finding who we are and what we’re meant to be this world. But it’s never easy to achieve that. Therefore, we shift our focus onto other things we do in life in the hopes that at least something is meaningful when we’re alive.

by Huong Giang Bui

August 25, 2020 | Sponsored

A Learning Experience Isn't Just The Content

Learning technologists have arguably focused too narrowly on content to date, but Learning Experience Design is pointing the way toward a rebalancing of priorities. This short article is adapted from a new paper by John Helmer, in collaboration with myself and many others.

by Ben Betts

August 23, 2020

5 Tips To Help Students Gain A Competitive Edge During COVID

Here are some ways to help your child stay focused for their remote classes this fall.

by Ryan Ayers

August 22, 2020

Secret Keys To Writing An Awesome Animation Script

The script is the soul of a video, especially in the case of eLearning. It’s believed that a strong script can fight difficult and boring course content.

by Huong Giang Bui

August 20, 2020

Developing Animations For Education: Where To Start?

Don't know where to start? This article will guide you through the pre-production animation process for an instructional video.

by Huong Giang Bui

August 19, 2020

6 Tips To Develop Online Training Courses For Your External Sales Channels Without Breaking The Bank

In today’s workplace, remote workers are pretty much standard procedure. What pocket-friendly online training techniques can you use to keep your external partners on the same page as in-house staff?

by Christopher Pappas