Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

November 4, 2016

The Use Of Social Media In Online Training: Benefits And Drawbacks

Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites have become part of our everyday lives. But are they a welcome addition to your online training program? In this article, I'll highlight the benefits and drawbacks of using social media in online training.

by Christopher Pappas

November 2, 2016

Top 20 Learning And Development Value Tweeters

Social media (SoMe) and social learning can be exceptionally overwhelming. Social media should provide opportunities to learn, grow, and share with others. A space to build professional value, not a space to follow people because of popularity. Check out the first top 20 Learning and Development Value Tweeters.

by Ajay Pangarkar, CTDP, CPA, CMA

October 9, 2016

When To Integrate eLearning Blogs In Your eLearning Program

Are blogs a good fit for your eLearning course? Or should you stick with online forums, social media groups, and other collaborative online platforms? In this article, I'll share 7 tell-tale signs that it's time to integrate eLearning blogs into your eLearning program.

by Christopher Pappas

October 3, 2016

8 Innovative Ways To Facilitate Peer-Based eLearning Feedback

Online learners have a lot to offer. They may be participating in your eLearning course in order to improve their knowledge and skills. But they can also be a valuable source of opinions, ideas, and insights. This article features 8 innovative ways to facilitate peer-based feedback in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

September 29, 2016

8 Benefits Of Integrating eLearning Blogs Into Your eLearning Course Design

It seems like everyone is blogging these days. But what can a blog do for your eLearning course?  In this article, I'll highlight the 8 benefits of integrating eLearning blogs into your eLearning Course Design.

by Christopher Pappas

September 25, 2016

5 Tips To Facilitate Knowledge Sharing In eLearning

Every member of your audience is an irreplaceable resource. But only if they're willing and able to exchange ideas with their peers. In this article, I'll discuss 4 benefits of knowledge sharing and I'll share 5 tips for facilitating it in your eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas

September 23, 2016

7 Tips To Track Peer-Based Feedback In eLearning

Sometimes the best teachers are the learners themselves. They have the power to offer constructive criticism and valuable input to their peers. In the process, they expand their own understanding and build essential skills. In this article, I’ll share 7 tips for tracking peer-based feedback in your eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

September 15, 2016

8 Tips To Build An Online Learning Community

They say that it "takes a village to raise a child." Along those lines, it takes a thriving online learning community to enlighten an online learner. In this article, I'll share 8 top tips for building a successful online learning community for your eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

September 13, 2016

eBook Release: Why You Should Adopt Social Learning

The fact that social learning can be used to foster learning from observation and collaborative learning in organizations is an accepted concept today. What is not as easy to understand is how exactly this can be applied to your organization to uplift your existing learning strategy. The eBook Why You Should Adopt Social Learning by Asha Pandey addresses precisely these aspects. Asha provides insights on various aspects of social learning ranging from its definition to answers to several aspects of how exactly you can apply it in your context and what gains will accrue to learners and to the business.

by Christopher Pappas

September 12, 2016

7 Tips To Spark Online Discussions

Some of the most amazing eLearning experiences happen spontaneously during online discussions. Online learners have the power to connect with their peers and see things from a new perspective. In this article, I'll share 7 tips on how to spark online discussions, so that you can make your eLearning course collaborative, communicative, and engaging.

by Christopher Pappas

September 10, 2016

5 Online Group Collaboration Ideas For Your Next eLearning Course

eLearning can be lonely, especially self-paced eLearning courses that don’t rely on human interaction. Thankfully, there are ways to capture the magic of social learning and peer-based feedback in your next eLearning course. In this article, I’ll highlight 5 online group collaboration ideas that are creative, effective, and 100% engaging.

by Christopher Pappas

September 3, 2016

5 Tips To Enhance Your Professional Development Strategy Through Social Media

Who would’ve thought that social media can be a powerful tool to enhance your professional development? Back in the day, our mothers would complain about us spending too much time on the computer doing useless stuff.

by Erica Lasola-Caramol