Virtual Classroom

October 30, 2015

Fundamentals Of Learning Technologies: Part 1

This article is a primer for those of you new to eLearning and learning technologies. Maybe it is just me, but some of the terminology thrown around in articles, books, and blogs force me to hunt down definitions in Wikipedia. And we all know that Wikipedia can’t be wrong. Part 1 of this two-part article explains what’s involved with planning, development, and delivery of training using modern technology. In preparation of part 2 I’m going to ask you to take in a short online survey.

by Ken Whitaker

October 16, 2015

The Insider's Guide To Video Conferencing Pricing Models

Whether you are trying to improve productivity among your eLearning team members, or want to add a more human element to your eLearning course, video conferencing tools are the ideal solution. But how big of a chunk will they take out of your project budget, and what are the most popular pricing models? In this article, I'll explore the video conferencing pricing structures that are available today.

by Christopher Pappas

September 10, 2015

Who Moved My Sloodle?

You have probably heard about Moodle, a very popular Learning Management System (LMS). But have you heard about Sloodle, the “virtual Moodle”?

by Rambo Levin

August 13, 2015

4 Fleeting Icebreaker Adjectives

Asking students to identify themselves in four icebreaker adjectives can be a part of a welcome online discussion that leads them to read the online course syllabus and explain which two learning objectives they like most. It is a great technique that increases student engagement. This is how it works.

by Oliver Hedgepeth

July 30, 2015

From Kids To Adults: How eLearning Is Becoming A Game Changer In Education

While classroom-based teaching continues to dominate as the most preferred practice in schools, colleges, and organizations, another form of learning is gradually reforming the crux of education. The article sheds light on how online learning, or eLearning, pairs up learning with visuals to make the process compelling, interactive, and exciting.

by Srilakshmi Janardanan

May 3, 2015

Active Learning In Virtual Business Landscape – The Road To Success

Virtual markets are the perfect venue for the students from business schools who are seeking to improve their entrepreneurial skills in a free risk environment. Active learning, applied in scenarios involving virtual enterprises, has multiple advantages: it requires the students to take responsibility and initiative in their own decision making process; the students are able to carry out virtual business transactions with other practice enterprises, through eLearning platforms.

by Alexandru Capatina

January 20, 2015

6 Tips To Design Interactive Virtual Classroom Training

Virtual classroom training offers a variety of benefits to organizations. However, performance goals can only be achieved if the design and development process is carried out effectively. In this article, I'll be offering insight into how you can successfully design interactive virtual classroom training.

by Christopher Pappas

October 14, 2014

The 6 Myths of Virtual Learning

In this article, I will present you the 6 myths of virtual learning that we need to move past, if we hope to re-imagine the reality. It's time.

by Houston C Tucker

September 30, 2014

Virtual Worlds - Simulation or Reality?

It’s always interesting to note someone’s response when they hear you’re using a virtual world as a learning environment. Simulation is generally the word used in the response…‘Ah, so you’re simulating the real thing’. Well yes, I suppose we are. In a way. But what I’ve thought more and more about since implementing learning within a virtual world environment is that simulation and reality can become very blurred in the virtual world. I’m no longer certain it can be simply described as simulated learning – the experience is very real. So is it simulated? Or is it reality? And does it matter?

by Kydon Holdings

September 18, 2014

Webinar vs Virtual Classroom – Lecture vs Learning

At the following article you will find 3 tips that will help you go from Webinar to Virtual Classroom in order to engage and delight your audience.

by Grant Williams

September 6, 2014

8 Steps To Create A Successful Virtual Training Strategy

In this article, I'll walk you through the steps you need to follow to create a virtual training strategy that allows you to achieve your organization's training goals without devoting resources to on-site instructors or printed learning materials.

by Christopher Pappas

August 19, 2014

5 Tips to Boost Engagement in the Virtual Classroom

This article explores five simple tips for boosting engagement with online training, inspired by a recent session at LMS provider BlueVolt’s annual LEAP Ahead conference. This brief article explores principles of the cognitive science of virtual learning that are easy to implement into any new or existing elearning program.

by Douglas Gastich