Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

June 17, 2016

3 Ways To Promote Interpersonal Communication During Or After eLearning

In this article, I will share 3 ways to get your learner talking with others about the content of the eLearning. Promoting interpersonal communication will facilitate the learning process and improve the attitudes of the learner towards the content.

by Adam Gavarkovs

June 5, 2016

15 Ways To Use Twitter In Education (For Students And Teachers Alike)

Twitter is a micro blogging portal that proves extremely useful across academic applications. Teachers, students, and parents can benefit greatly of the advantages offered by using Twitter in education. The short tweets can be used to inform students about any changes and to collaboratively work as a great team.

by Stephanie Norman

May 15, 2016

Social Media In The Classroom: How To Make Them Work

Instead of fighting against students’ digital habits, there are positive ways to incorporate social media in the classroom and into educational settings that both the teacher and students will love.

by Kelly Warfield

April 30, 2016

Assessing Online Collaboration: What You Need To Know

In this article I will share some key information about assessments and their characteristics, as well some easy ways to assess online collaboration in collaborative learning activities.

by Michael Higley

April 4, 2016

Why You Should Adopt Social Learning

It is exciting to be part of the new era in corporate learning that leverages on social and collaborative learning. Today, social learning is more than a buzz and is increasingly used by forward thinking organizations to foster collaborative learning and more significantly its application on the job. While there will be a continued need for formal training that meets specific learning outcomes, there is a clear need to create platforms for informal or social learning where learners can network, share, collaborate, and exchange ideas on problem-solving. Here is why you should adopt social learning, from both learners' and businesses' perspectives.

by Asha Pandey

April 3, 2016

7 Tips To Support Online Learning Communities

Online learning communities have the ability to connect your learners and make them feel like they are part of an effective peer network. In this article, I will share 7 tips to support online learning communities, so that you can give your learners the structure, support, and inspiration they need to improve their performance.

by Christopher Pappas

March 26, 2016

6 Tips On Making Your eLearning Blog Look Good As Well As Help Readers Learn: Let’s Blog For Success!

Blogs are a way to learn as well as market your content and invite the right kind of audience to see what you are all about. An interesting mix of content will keep your audiences entertained and engaged. And the way your eLearning blog looks and feels will make sure they think of you when they need your services.

by Heena Nanda

March 25, 2016

Social Learning Vs Informal Learning: Can You Tell The Difference?

Learning can happen anytime, anywhere, with those around us serving as invaluable sources of inspiration, experience, and knowledge. In many respects, the world is our teacher, but we must be aware of how to tap into the educational opportunities it can offer. Both social and informal learning models are rooted in this ideology. In this article, I’ll delve into the differences between Social Learning and Informal Learning, and share tips on how to use both in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

March 19, 2016

The New Age Of Interactive Learning Through Social Media

Over the last decade social media have grown at a surprising rate capturing the society as a whole. The impact of social media is so intense that more and more educational institutions are adopting them as interactive learning tools.

by Vaishnavi Agrawal

March 4, 2016

5 Ultimate Tricks Of Using Social Media As Learning Tools

It’s no secret that our students spend most of their free time on social media websites. Teachers keep seeing their students with their phones, and we usually get frustrated by that habit. It’s time to start seeing things differently: Social media can be a useful tool to use for educational purposes. You constantly try to bring your teaching methods closer to the “real world”, so why don’t you use social media as learning tools and networks as the perfect chance to achieve that goal?

by Stephanie Norman

February 15, 2016

The Theory Of Mind, Empathy, And Mindblindness In eLearning

Being aware of differing perspectives and how our emotional states and beliefs shape us is an essential social skill. It also allows us to communicate more effectively and collaborate with others in our personal and professional lives. In this article, I'll share 5 tips on how the Theory of Mind, Empathy, and Minblindness can transform your eLearning experiences.

by Christopher Pappas

January 25, 2016

7 Tips To Use Blogs In eLearning Course Design

Blogs in eLearning are no longer just for personal sharing and expert opinions. In fact, they can be a powerful and versatile tool in your next eLearning course. In this article, I will explore 7 ways to include blogs in eLearning experiences.

by Christopher Pappas