eLearning Design Tips

November 29, 2015

How To Improve Your Online Course

The content is a king, and that rule applies to your online course as well. Great content isn't enough, though, to make your online course engaging and provide the best experience to your learners. Here are the aspects to improve that can make your course close to perfect.

by Nicole Hall

November 24, 2015

3 Advantages And Disadvantages Of Rapid eLearning 

In the realm of rapid eLearning, slow and steady doesn’t win the race. Rapid eLearning describes courses that can be designed and implemented quickly using a much faster, condensed development cycle than traditional design processes. Although rapid eLearning boasts benefits that can make it appear initially attractive, there is still speculation about the real value of rapid eLearning.

by Fionnuala Courtney

November 23, 2015

4 Personalization Trends And 5 Ways To Design Personalized Learning Experiences  

Learning should take place at the individual level. Today’s modern learners have a wide variety of different needs and it’s your job to personalize learning journeys to appeal to their individual requirements. In this article, I’ll look at some personalization trends and show you how to implement personalization in your own eLearning.

by Li Whybrow

November 23, 2015

7 Important Characteristics Of Modern Learners eLearning Professionals Should Know

Modern learners are ambitious. They know how to navigate their way around the virtual terrain, and they thrive in online social environments. But what do we really know about modern learners? More importantly, what are the traits that we should consider when creating online courses for this generation? In this article, you will find 7 important characteristics of modern learners that eLearning professionals should have in mind when designing eLearning courses for them.

by Harman Singh

November 12, 2015

Fill In The Blank Questions In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

Fill in the blank questions often serve as litmus test for learner comprehension. There is minimal room for guessing and no predetermined set of answers, which makes them the ideal tool for testing knowledge absorption and retention. In this article, I’ll highlight 4 best practices on how to write effective Fill in the Blank questions, and I’ll share 5 tips on how you can use them in your eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

November 9, 2015

3 Best Practices For mLearning Development

It’s a brave new mobile world out there; but are you developing the best mLearning you could be? If you’re not following these best practices, your mLearning course might be disappointing or disengaging your learners.

by Stephanie Ivec

November 8, 2015

6 Tips To Apply The Goldilocks Principle In eLearning

eLearning courses that are too difficult may frustrate and overwhelm learners, while those that are too easy often lead to boredom? So, how do you strike the perfect balance and achieve the ideal level of challenge? In this article, I’ll explore 6 tips for applying the Goldilocks Principle in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

November 8, 2015

6 Simple Tricks To Make Your eLearning Course Stand Out

eLearning is a dramatically expanding industry and way too many eLearning courses are pumping into the market every day. But many of the eLearning courses are poorly made. A good eLearning course is all about providing a good user experience and the right content. Here are 6 easy ways to make your eLearning course stand out and create a rockstar learning experience.

by Utkarsh Talwar

November 8, 2015

7 Amazing Ways To Extend Articulate Storyline Using Web Objects

Professionals in the eLearning space are often looking for ways to advance their techniques for improved user outcomes and experience. For those utilizing Articulate Storyline, the quest is no different. Check out 7 concepts you can leverage utilizing Storyline with Web Objects.

by Micah White

November 6, 2015

How To Design Learning Journeys?

Designing blended learning (a.k.a. learning journeys) is not an easy task. You have not only to know and understand the Instructional Design principles, but also to be familiar with all of these learning tools which could effectively influence learners. Well – you can use ADDIE as a basis for your work. I would like, however, to show you another approach on how to design learning journeys.

by Marek Hyla

November 5, 2015

Voice Over Audio Script Format Tip: Save Time

Here is a quick, efficient tip with a simple audio script format that will save you time: Great when not recording yourself, but having any other person record for you. Avoid confusion!

by Rebecca Haugh

November 1, 2015

How To Improve Your Content Experience With Typography

We need to be aware of the overall content experience that we present in our eLearning; an important aspect is the typography that we use. Read on to discover how much impact simple typographical factors can have and how to improve the content experience with typography!

by James Sheil