eLearning Design Tips

March 11, 2016

6 Tips To Become An Effective eLearning Communicator

One of the top traits that eLearning professionals must possess is being able to communicate and listen to their online learners. In this article, I will share 6 tips that can help you become an effective eLearning communicator, so that you can produce clear, concise, and relatable eLearning experiences.

by Christopher Pappas

March 8, 2016

eBook Release: 10 Practical Principles For Creating Impactful eLearning

These 10 principles provide obtainable guidance for Instructional Designers of eLearning who are constantly challenged with designing impactful eLearning that breaks the boring mold and deliver real-world, authentic, and engaging experiences for learners.

by Christopher Pappas

March 6, 2016

5 Ways Of Using Formative Assessment For Actionable Data

Much of the focus in assessments is on outcomes: Did students meet learning goals? In an era of Big Data, we can learn much more by quantifying the learning process through increased use of formative assessments: Are students learning – and if so, how? Here are 5 ways of using formative assessment tools to generate more data.

by Edgar Wilson

February 26, 2016

Visual Notes In eLearning: 6 Tips To Enhance Your Online Learners' Experience

If our brains process information more effectively when it’s in a visual format, how can we apply this powerful cognitive principle to notetaking, so that our eLearning audience can absorb and retain the key takeaways? In this article, I’ll explore 6 ways to use visual notes in your eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

February 23, 2016

eLearning Design: Ask The Right Questions

Instructional Designers have to answer a lot questions when we design eLearning activities. But, are we asking the right questions? In my experience, some eLearning design questions are better than others to ask.

by Linda Rening, PhD

February 19, 2016

5 Tips To Use Cinemagraphs In eLearning

When a video is too much and a static image falls short, it is time to tap into the interactive and emotionally-gripping power of a cinemagraph. In this article, I will share the basics of eLearning cinemagraphs, and explore how you can use them in your next eLearning course to make it more effective and engaging.

by Christopher Pappas

February 18, 2016

8 Tips To Design A Corporate Wellness Program With eLearning

Corporate wellness programs are on the rise, and they are a great way to motivate your employees and keep your healthcare costs down. Here’s how to use eLearning to design a corporate wellness program and make your goals a reality.

by Adrienne Erin

February 16, 2016

Litmus Test In eLearning: Would You Enroll In Your Own eLearning Course?

You are working hard to promote your new online course and doing everything in your power to increase attendance rates. But before you devote another second or cent to online promotion it’s time to ask yourself: would I take this eLearning course?

by Christopher Pappas

February 11, 2016

6 Ways To Create Meaningful eLearning Assessments

In this article, PulseLearning shares 6 ways to create meaningful eLearning assessments.

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

February 10, 2016

Online Training For The Healthcare Sector: 4 Benefits And 5 Tips For eLearning Professionals

Online training is an effective and cost-efficient resource in any field, but in the hands of health professionals it has the power to save lives and significantly improve quality of care. In this article, I’ll explore 4 benefits that online training can bring to the healthcare sector, and I’ll share 5 tips that can help you take your training strategy online.

by Christopher Pappas

February 8, 2016

7 Tips To Fact Checking eLearning Courses: A Practical Guide For eLearning Professionals

As the famous American writer and satirist, Mark Twain, once said: “Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please”. Giving your eLearning audience information that is supported by concrete evidence is part of the eLearning professional's job description. In this article, I'll share 7 tips for fact checking your eLearning courses, so that you can rest assured you’re offering your online learners true and up-to-date subject matter.

by Rory Cameron

February 3, 2016

5 Tips To Create Your First eCourse Like A Pro

Developing an eCourse on any topic or in any subject field requires many of the same things as developing a regular course; it is only the delivery that changes. Keep that in mind as your look at the following 5 tips for creating your eCourse like a pro.

by Julie Ellis