eLearning Design Tips

The biggest and most thorough collection of eLearning Design Tips. Tips to increase retention and interactivity, to create immersive eLearning courses, all the eLearning Design Tips you need to know, written by the top eLearning experts worldwide.

April 6, 2015

3 Tips To Spice Up Your eLearning Programs

We all have them; training programs that are nice, clean, get the job done but are just a little plain. Think of your basic macaroni and cheese recipe. Now think of that same macaroni and cheese, but maybe with some bacon, three different ooey gooey cheeses, crunchy bread crumbs on top and maybe some cayenne pepper thrown in to kick it up to the next level. Which macaroni and cheese would you rather eat? Both versions will satisfy your hunger, but which one looks better and makes you want to take action and try it?
by Melissa Dougherty
April 5, 2015

How To Create A Successful Mobile Learning Strategy: 6 Secrets For eLearning Professionals

It is undeniable that mobile learning is the future. An increasing number of learners are turning to their mobile devices to expand their horizons, both in formal and informal learning environments. In this article I'll share 6 secrets you can use to create a successful mobile learning strategy for your online learners, so that they can receive all the benefits that mobile learning courses have to offer.
by Christopher Pappas
April 4, 2015

Social Learning: 3 Pro Tips To Make Your eLearning Course Social

We live in a digital world. Our interactions are digital. Our learning is digital. We keep trying to mirror the “real” life in the digital world, where we are spending most of our time. Our opinions are shared on social media, our friends “like” us on social media, the reviews and testimonials we are looking for are online. And the closer we mirror the real world in our digital endeavors, the closer we will be to achieve the same results. But, what does this mean for eLearning?
by Garima Gupta
April 1, 2015

Non-Linear eLearning Design: 6 Common Misconceptions Instructional Designers Should Know

Although the concept of non-linearity in eLearning course design may seem straightforward, misconceptions about non-linearity in instructional design are common. In this article, I’ll discuss some common misconceptions about non-linearity, as well as the fact that, in most cases, instructional designers follow a mixed approach, including both linear and non-linear elements.
by Marisa Keramida (M.Ed.)
March 28, 2015

7 Tips To Use Learners' Creativity In eLearning

By encouraging learners to use their creativity in eLearning courses you can transform even the most tedious subject matter into a unique and memorable eLearning experience. In this article I'll share 7 key tips on how to take full advantage of learners creativity when designing and developing your eLearning course.
by Christopher Pappas
March 28, 2015

How To Set Up The Simplest Email Based eLearning Program

If there is one thing that has not changed much over the past decade in the internet world, this is email. If you had a Gmail account back in 2005, chances are high that you still actively check that account today. Emails are among the simplest, yet most useful tools. That is why despite the growing pains of spam and phishing, emails continue to be the most effective tool for personal communication.
by Kumar Venkatesiah
March 15, 2015

6 eLearning Localization Pitfalls To Avoid

Bringing your eLearning courses to the global masses offers many benefits provided you are able to circumvent the many eLearning localization pitfalls involved. In this article, I'll share some of the most common mistakes of eLearning localization, so that you can avoid them and make your global eLearning strategy a resounding success!
by Christopher Pappas
March 1, 2015

5 Ways To Make The e-Learning Process Simple

The e-learning process needs to be designed with simplicity in mind. If you can do this when planning an e-learning program for any purpose, then the people who are expected to learn new skills or processes will certainly retain whatever it is you are trying to teach them. Here are a few smart tips that you can use when finding ways to make people learn a little more about whatever you want to help them discover.
by Sameer Bhatia