Active Learning

Need to know everything about Active Learning? Definition, theories, benefits, tips and best practices for Active Learning in an extensive list of articles, written by our top eLearning professionals.

January 7, 2017

Integrate Quizzes Into Videos To Ensure Active Learning

A key determinant to the value of a course for learners is how well it enables them to achieve their learning objectives. To enhance interactivity, improve learner experience, and estimate teaching effectiveness, quiz can be integrated to video. We present a brief guide to integrate quizzes into videos.
by Siddhant Jain
September 2, 2016

5 Ways Freelancers Benefit From Microlearning

Freelancers enjoy many advantages – flexible hours, greater autonomy, easier work-life integration… You name it! However, they meet certain challenges which could be crucial to their success. One such challenge is the constant need to learn new skills which affect their earnings and marketability. Here are 5 ways in which freelancers benefit from microlearning, the fastest eLearning method.
by Bojana Zvijerac
August 18, 2016

Átiko13: Inclusive Learning Through Music

I met Maro Alberte of Átiko13 in a meetup aimed at non-profit associations. We were sitting in a circle, telling everyone what we did, as in an Anonymous Alcoholics meeting. All of us were giving support to young, short path projects, but most were well focused and had made great strides in a short time.
by Leticia Lafuente López
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 26, 2016

Active Learning Networks: How To Improve Customer Service

In customer facing jobs, where everyday practice is related to customer satisfaction, brand admiration, customer loyalty, and other metrics, a major part of knowledge is informal and won’t be found in manuals. So, what can organizations do to make sure their customer service is always immaculate? Enter the active learning networks eLearning model.
by Elias Parlavantzas
March 31, 2016

10 Strategies Of Deeper Learning Skills For Education Leaders

In today’s world, teachers and education leaders have the thankless job of not only educating students and instilling knowledge and skills inside their young minds, but also of preparing them for all the challenges that are waiting for them out there, in the real world. It is essential, because it is no longer the world their parents used to live in, and because everything around them is undergoing constant and swift change. This means simply having students know something is not enough. They need to be able think for themselves and approach things critically, which is where deeper learning comes in.
by Julie Martin
July 29, 2015

Active Learning In Online Training: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

Active learning is one of the most effective ways of learning indeed, but creating an online active learning environment requires careful attention. In this article, I’ll explain what active learning is, what are its best practices, and most importantly, how to integrate it into your online training course in order to increase your employees’ engagement, motivation, and performance levels.
by Christopher Pappas
July 1, 2015

How To Build An Active And Collaborative eLearning Space?

It is quite common to think about eLearning (especially eLearning courses) as a static and lonely way of building competencies. However, thinking this way rules out many interesting and valuable learning approaches. So, let’s discuss how we can stimulate more active and collaborative learning in the eLearning space.
by Marek Hyla