Collaborative Learning

March 18, 2017

4 Strategies To Help You Enhance Your Online Classroom Discussions

Online classroom discussions are similar to that of traditional classrooms in some aspects; however, there are also differences. Here is what you need to know.

by ophelia myall

March 15, 2017

8 Tips To Foster Knowledge Sharing Through Online Learning Communities

Have you already unlocked the power of social learning? Do your corporate learners rely on their peers for unique insights and online training experiences? In this article, I'll share 8 ways to foster knowledge sharing through online learning communities.

by Christopher Pappas

February 10, 2017

eLearning Communities Of Practice: 6 Forms Of Practical Application

The principles of communities of practice lend well to the eLearning profession. This article focuses on their practical application in a learning and an eLearning environment.

by Carolyn White

February 1, 2017

Innovative eLearning For The Insurance Industry: A Case Study

The Banking and Financial sector was one of the first adopters of technology-based learning. Instead of highly structured information heavy courses, eLearning for the insurance industry provides a variety of choices including informal, collaborative, or peer learning within the organization and to its extended partners also.

by Heena Nanda

January 30, 2017

7 Social Learning Activities That Are A Perfect Fit In Online Training

We are all social creatures who thrive on social interaction. However, meeting this need can prove challenging, especially when your employees are geographically dispersed. In this article, I'll highlight 7 social learning activities that are a perfect fit in online training.

by Christopher Pappas

January 28, 2017

5 Of The Best Knowledge Sharing Apps

If your team is wasting time searching for crucial content that has become lost in a bottomless lake of emails and messages, you need more efficient knowledge sharing apps for your workplace.

by Roz Bahrami

December 10, 2016

8 Factors That Promote Online Collaboration In eLearning

Online collaboration adds a social dynamic to eLearning experiences and boosts active participation. However, collective problem-solving and group eLearning projects can be tricky in asynchronous eLearning environments. In this article, I'll explore the 8 most notable factors that promote online collaboration in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

December 9, 2016

The Pleasure-Pain Principle

The pleasure-pain principle applies to all instruction. Here is how to set your group’s mood to optimum learning.

by Alex Terego

December 1, 2016

What To Do When Online Discussion Dies

Ever had a discussion forum or social chat fall silent? Students that are deeply engaged in forums and chat have a more enjoyable experience and are more likely to complete their course successfully. Here's how you can reignite engagement when online discussion dies.

by Wayne Field

September 29, 2016

8 Benefits Of Integrating eLearning Blogs Into Your eLearning Course Design

It seems like everyone is blogging these days. But what can a blog do for your eLearning course?  In this article, I'll highlight the 8 benefits of integrating eLearning blogs into your eLearning Course Design.

by Christopher Pappas

September 29, 2016

Quality Communication: The Elegance Of Simplicity In Corporate Training

New tools, new hires, new platforms, new skills... there is so much “new” going around, and it is hard to know what to embrace, what to avoid, and what needs to prove its value over time. Sometimes, your most powerful resources –and solutions– aren’t new at all. Here is why promoting quality communication is a smart move.

by Edgar Wilson

September 25, 2016

5 Tips To Facilitate Knowledge Sharing In eLearning

Every member of your audience is an irreplaceable resource. But only if they're willing and able to exchange ideas with their peers. In this article, I'll discuss 4 benefits of knowledge sharing and I'll share 5 tips for facilitating it in your eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas