Adult Learning

December 15, 2017

The Basics Of Creating Engaging And Inspiring Adult Learning Courses

An increasing number of Gen X and Baby Boomers are reaping the rewards of online learning. But how can you cater to this more mature crowd? In this article, I'll share the benefits and basics of developing adult learning courses that engage and inspire your audience.

by Christopher Pappas

November 24, 2017

Active Learning For Language Learning: How To Learn English Fast

The conventional methods of teaching EFL do not teach learners how to think in English. They can’t stop cross-translation in learner’s head. In active learning the ability to think in English is formed subconsciously while the innate habit of cross-translation is turned off automatically.

by Arkady Zilberman, Ph. D

November 5, 2017

Students As Teachers: Moving From Pedagogy To Andragogy

How a personal experience completely changed my perspective on the relationship between Pedagogy and Andragogy and showed me the importance of assessing learner types and goals.

by Phillip Bock

September 24, 2017

Why Is It Hard For Adults To Become Fluent In English?

This is a million dollar question. When we find the true answer to this question, we will be able to answer a host of related questions correctly. For example, why all children are 100% capable to learn any foreign language whereas adults have about 95% failure rate in learning a foreign language? Or why can't adults learn languages like children do?

by Arkady Zilberman, Ph. D

July 29, 2017

The Evolution Of eLearning For Adult Learners

Regardless of your educational goals, there’s an eLearning platform available to help you reach them.

by Christina Kay

May 27, 2017

9 Tips To Engage "Left-Brained" Online Learners

Knowledge assimilation is a full-brain sport. However, one side often dominates our learning behavior. In this article, I'll share 9 tips to engage left-brained online learners.

by Christopher Pappas

May 17, 2017

9 Tips To Engage "Right-Brained" Online Learners

The human brain is a package deal. Most people tend to favor one side over the other, though. In this article, I'll share 9 tips to engage right-brained online learners in your eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas

May 5, 2017

Boosting Your Job Prospects With eLearning

Looking for better job opportunities? This article covers how eLearning can help improve your job prospects.

by Maricel Rivera

November 30, 2016

Game-Based Learning And Adult Learning Styles

Defining how the way we study matters, through 3 adult learning styles; auditory, kinesthetic, and visual learning. Here is what happens when we bring game-based learning and adult learning styles together.

by T.Raven Meyers

November 19, 2016

5 Ways You Can Improve Your Job Prospects With eLearning

In an ever-evolving society where the concept of due process seems to be changing on a daily basis, professionals may be wondering how to keep up and what type of education is key to doing so. Here is how to improve your job prospects with eLearning.

by Scott Cooper

November 11, 2016

Information Processing Basics: How The Brain Processes Information

The brain works like a complex computer, turning raw data into thoughts, memories, and ideas. However, it has its limits, and Instructional Designers need to understand these limits to create effective eLearning courses. This article will explain how the brain functions, including its basic biological processes and memory skills. I will also share three tips to help you design eLearning courses that improve knowledge absorption and understanding.

by Christopher Pappas

October 29, 2016

5 H5P Libraries To Use In Moodle For Adult Learners

Recently I came across an open source product called H5P, short for HTM5 Package. H5P has several plugins that integrate with Moodle, WordPress, and Drupel. This article will cover 5 H5P libraries used in Moodle and, in particular, how they could be used to engage adult learners.

by Julian Davis