Adult Learners

December 13, 2019

Your Ultimate Guide To Content Mapping For eLearning

Content mapping is the difference between reaching your audience with relevant content and spending time on materials that will fail to convert casual browsers into loyal customers.

by Ronita Mohan

June 8, 2019

Why Adults Struggle To Learn A Second Language

All language learning companies use translation-based tools promising learners that they will memorize vocabulary with ease.

by Arkady Zilberman, Ph. D

May 24, 2019

Do Adults Learn Differently Than Students?

'Yes' and 'No'. Adult learners will surprise you with their speed of learning loss. Consider the WIIFM, relevance of the learning, and time to connect to past experiences. Include positive feedback. Training time is precious so you have to plan deliberately for it, and then you will get more out of it.

by Deanna Flanagan

May 12, 2019

7 Reasons Why Baby Boomers Cannot Connect With Your Online Training Course

More mature employees have unique traits and online training needs. Is it possible to tilt your teaching language towards their point of view? In this article, I’ll explore 7 reasons why baby boomers are unable to connect with your online training course.

by Christopher Pappas

April 19, 2019

Adult Learning Explained In A Simplified Manner

There are a lot of resources on adult learning principles and theories out there. This one simplifies them down to the core: adults are complicated and difficult.

by David Castaneda

March 6, 2019

8 Tips To Improve eLearning Accessibility For Online Learners With Special Needs

Everyone has unique training requirements and expectations you need to consider when developing your eLearning course. However, online learners with special abilities have their own set of challenges they must overcome to achieve their learning objectives.

by Christopher Pappas

November 20, 2018

eBook Release: Adult Learning And Levels Of Interactivity In eLearning

Every eLearning professional can define adult learning. But when it comes down to designing an eLearning course for adults, you need to have the knowledge and judgment to go deeper. When you read this eBook about adult learning and how to use interactivity to boost engagement, you'll agree it’s a must-read.

by Christopher Pappas

November 18, 2018 | Sponsored

Interactivity In Adult Learning: What You Need To Know

Adults learn differently than children and teenagers. They have certain perceptions about the learning process and special needs as learners, needs that should be taken care of while designing and developing an eLearning course. In this article, we’ll explore the concept and the use of interactivity in adult learning.

by Isha Sood

September 30, 2018

The Art Of Giving Feedback To Online Learners

Offering useful feedback to online learners is not just a skill – it's an art. Try these 6 practical strategies for giving feedback that will inspire and uplift your online students.

by Dr. Liz Hardy

September 13, 2018

6 Hurdles That Hinder Online Training Knowledge Transfer

Online training is not only more convenient and cost-effective, it also helps employees absorb and retain information. However, there are still obstacles that organizations must consider. In this article, I'll discuss 6 hurdles that hinder online training knowledge transfer and tips to overcome them.

by Christopher Pappas

August 2, 2018

Is It The Carrot Or The Stick? Motivation In Adult Learning

Motivation in learning is a key. Without all the keys, doors will remain locked but suitable motivation could be helpful in breaching this doors. That’s the reason we are bending over backwards to efficiently motivate. Though, sometimes, we forget that motivation isn’t only a carrot but also a stick.

by Piotr Maczuga

July 8, 2018

How Understanding The Adult Learning Theory Helps Us Create Better eLearning

We tend to think of adults as being able to sit and absorb boring presentation after presentation. In truth, that’s just as ineffective as it would be for a toddler. Adult learning theory is a way into the minds of adults and getting there can help you create better eLearning for your employees.

by Corey Bleich