Adult Learning

October 25, 2016

Information vs Knowledge: 7 Tips To Transform Information Into Knowledge In eLearning

We often use the terms "information" and "knowledge" interchangeably. While they do share a symbiotic relationship, there are distinct differences that have an impact on eLearning experiences. In this article, I'll explain the difference and I'll share 7 tips for transforming information into knowledge in eLearning in order to facilitate knowledge transfer and retention.

by Christopher Pappas

September 30, 2016

7 Neuroscience Fundamentals For Instructional Designers

We tend to focus on motivation, emotions, and behaviors when we design eLearning courses. All of these elements have one thing in common: they are all based on neuroscience; the study of how the brain absorbs and assimilates information on a chemical and biological level. In this article, I'll share 7 neuroscience fundamentals that every Instructional Designer should know.

by Christopher Pappas

September 13, 2016

How To Help People Learn: An Insight

People do and will need to keep learning as their jobs keep changing. So it’s our job to use the tactics that help people learn and remember and not simply throw content at them.

by Patti Shank, PhD

September 11, 2016

9 Knowledge Retention Techniques For eLearning

Your online learners have a lot on their minds. Between their busy schedules and everyday distractions, it's easy to forget the key takeaways. In this article, I'll share 9 knowledge retention techniques that make eLearning memorable.

by Christopher Pappas

July 16, 2016

7 Top Tips For Mature eLearners

Your kids are finishing school, and need you less and less. Therefore, you finally have the time to pursue that career you always dreamed about. Here are 7 tips for mature eLearners who have decided to pursue their passion, turn their hobby into a career, or fulfill their academic aspirations.

by Anthony Rayworth

June 2, 2016

3 Tried And True Ways To Master A New Skill

One advantage of being an adult learner in the 21st century is the access to new technologies, including mobile learning apps. mLearning options actually facilitate the kind of repetitive, bite-sized learning that adults need to acquire new knowledge and master a new skill.

by Peter Murphy

May 21, 2016

4 Tips To Use The Minimalist Theory In eLearning

The eLearning content you create should help online learners to achieve their goals, not hinder their success. In this article, you will find the 6 basic principles that underly the Minimalist Theory, and 4 tips to apply it in your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

May 14, 2016

Distance Education: 5 Ways To Engage Adult Learners

When we look at why distance education has become so popular, it could be any number of reasons; but for adult learners, how can you keep them engaged over time?

by Julian Davis

April 13, 2016

How To Engage Adult Learners: The Remind App

Remind is a communication tool that helps tutors connect instantly with students; especially adult learners. Send quick, simple messages, notes, attachments, or audio to any device or broadcast to all clusters (classes). Messages can be translated to over 60 languages.

by Julian Davis

March 18, 2016

Designing eLearning For Adult Learners: 5 Psychology Principles To Apply

Learner behavior, perspectives, and mental states all play a pivotal role in eLearning. This is especially true for adult learners, who have habits, experiences, and backgrounds that greatly differ from other generations. In this article, I’ll highlight 5 psychological principles that you should keep in mind when creating an eLearning experience for adult learners.

by Christopher Pappas

March 11, 2016

5 Tips To Bridge The Technology Gap Faced By Adult Learners

When an adult makes a conscious decision to start studying again, especially after a reasonable time away from learning, chances are they are going to run into some technology challenges they’d never encountered before. Here is how to bridge the technology gap faced by your adult learners.

by Julian Davis

March 7, 2016

KCA: A Simplified Training Strategy For Learning And Development

Do you have a small training team? Is that team comprised of former Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) without adult learning background? How can you get them to apply adult learning concepts without having any formal education in the subject? Knowledge, Context and Application (KCA) is a simplified training strategy for Learning and Development that helps develop Subject Matter Experts into effective trainers.

by Alexander Salas, CPLP