Learner Engagement

March 22, 2017

8 Ways To Encourage Online Learner Reflection In eLearning

Reflection helps online learners absorb and assimilate the information more effectively. It also allows them to put their newfound knowledge into a real-world context. In this article, I'll explore 8 ways to encourage online learner reflection through your eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas

February 12, 2017

Top 10 Modern Rules Of Lifelong eLearning

Our world changes every day: We design new technical devices, make new scientific discoveries, find a cure for serious diseases. This changing environment makes us, people, change as well. Every day we learn something new, because this knowledge helps us to survive in this new world. We have to bend with the wind. Here are 10 rules of lifelong eLearning in this modern world.

by Marta Trenton

January 15, 2017

8 Best Practices To Create Learner-Centered eLearning Courses

Are your online learners getting the personal attention they need to fulfill their goals? In this article, I'll share the best practices for creating learner-centered eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

October 1, 2016

9 Tips To Design eLearning Courses That Promote Lifelong Learning

Do you want to pass on your constant thirst for knowledge? Looking for ways to motivate your online learners and inspire them to do their best? In this article, I'll share 9 tips to design eLearning courses that promote lifelong learning.

by Christopher Pappas

September 21, 2016

4 Tips To Create Immersive eLearning Courses

Immersion transforms eLearning courses into engaging and enthralling eLearning experiences. In this article, I'll highlight the benefits of immersive eLearning, and I'll share 4 tips to create Immersive eLearning courses for your audience.

by Christopher Pappas

July 21, 2016

6 Ways To Enhance Active Recall In eLearning

One of the pillars of active recall in eLearning is summarizing the subject matter and putting it into context. Online learners are encouraged to put the information into their own words to improve knowledge retention and comprehension. In this article, I’ll discuss 6 ways to enhance active recall in eLearning to make your eLearning experience more memorable.

by Christopher Pappas

June 28, 2016

Creating eLearning For Varying Learner Profiles: 5 Learners We All Know!

Educators and Learning enthusiasts understand that the business of coming to know our students as learners is simply too important to leave to chance and the danger of not undertaking this inquiry is to risk diminishing the ROI of eLearning. Here are 5 learner profiles we all know and how to use them to create more effective learning experiences.

by Heena Nanda

February 22, 2014

The 8 Best-Kept Secrets To Succeed At Distance Learning (2018 Update)

You want your online learners to get the most benefit from your eLearning course and achieve their learning goals. But how do you maintain the motivation and keep them fully engaged so that they can reap the rewards? This article features the 8 best-kept secrets to help your online learners succeed at distance learning.

by Christopher Pappas

October 29, 2013

The Impact Of Tiredness And Fatigue On Learning

Do you think about the impact of tiredness and fatigue on learning? What effect could these have on your training design? Well, unless you can regulate your learners' sleep patterns, tiredness may seem a little beyond your control. For fatigued learners the challenge is to pique their interest, so that a subject becomes fascinating. However, there are a couple of useful thoughts.

by Tim Buff

October 17, 2013

Progressive Education: The Rising Power Of Student Voice

Read many current educational articles or twitter feeds, and it becomes pretty clear that progressive educationalists are gaining voice. Project based, constructivist, experiential, problem solving curriculum is lauded and promoted at every turn, and thankfully so. Learning becomes deeper and more meaningful when students participate in knowledge building. However, there are a few educationalists who are really pushing and disrupting the boundaries of progressive education. They are those who believe in student-generated content.

by Paul Moss

September 26, 2013

How To Engage Your Learners Without Annoying Them

One of the worst things your e-Learning course can do is annoy your learners. But sometimes it’s difficult to tell the difference between what’s engaging and what’s annoying. You should certainly do everything possible to make sure your learners have a positive experience—just don’t annoy them.

by Christie Wroten

June 18, 2013

5 Tips To Drive Up Learner Engagement Online

Use these 5 online learning strategies to jumpstart your eLearning development.

by Sameer Bhatia