eLearning Design Tips

November 20, 2013

Site Navigation In Online Education

Like any other website, online courses need to be easy to navigate. Most online courses fall into two styles. Each have their own benefits. Which style do you prefer?

by Douglass Bourne

November 16, 2013

Artistic Lines Can Lead To Better eLearning Design

Artistic drawings can be powerful tools of research and generally speaking of digital communication and could provide a way for eLearning design to become more natural, imperfect, open to possibilities and therefore closer to our natural environment, the one we like spending time in.

by Francesca Migliorini

November 15, 2013

The Power Of PowerPoint In eLearning (2018 Update)

Even with tools like SlideShare, Prezi, iSpring, and Intercative PDF, 95% of decks are still made using PowerPoint. In this article, I explore 5 benefits that PowerPoint brings to eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

November 14, 2013

Why You Should be Using Scenarios in e-Learning

Don’t believe scenarios are worth the time it takes to build them? Discover the benefits of incorporating scenario-based e-Learning in your online training and learn how scenarios improve learner job performance.

by Stephanie Ivec

November 9, 2013

6 Elements for Awesome eLearning Games

Elearning games are engaging and fun when done right. That is why understanding elements of gaming can dramatically take your course from lame to fame. Learn these 6 awesome eLearning game elements and be awesome.

by Brother Shawn

November 1, 2013

5 Ways To Reduce Cognitive Load In eLearning

The information processing capacity of learners is limited, so it's important that designers take this into account when creating eLearning courses. This article briefly discusses cognitive load theory and provides 5 ways to help reduce cognitive load  that will help learners process information more effectively. 

by Matthew Guyan

October 29, 2013

4 Reasons Why eLearning Should Never Be Compulsory And 4 Great Alternatives

When you have an important change to communicate with eLearning, your first instinct may be to make that eLearning compulsory. Fight that instinct! Giving in to it can damage the effectiveness of your learning solution and turn your learners against you. This article outlines the key reasons to avoid compulsory eLearning, and some alternatives that will still help you get your message across.

by Mary Hetherington

October 24, 2013

5 Steps to Help You Create 508 Compliant Content

Is your e-Learning course accessible? Take a look at this 5-step checklist to help you create a 508-compliant e-Learning course.

by Christie Wroten

October 8, 2013

Top 5 Design Considerations for Creating Mobile Learning

Have you ever used a mobile device to take an eLearning course that was originally designed for computer-based training? If so, how did you feel about the overall learning and user experience? 

by Tim Buff

October 5, 2013

They’re Everywhere Else: Can Zombies Find A Home In eLearning?

Zombies are all around us, and not just at Halloween. In addition to movies, television and pop culture – they have found their way into many Universities. Can eLearning be far behind?

by Karen Fields

October 3, 2013

8 Writing Mistakes to Look for When Proofreading Your e-Learning Course

One way to establish credibility with your learners is by carefully proofreading your e-Learning course. An error-free online training course also ensures a clear presentation of your information. Without distracting mistakes, your learners will focus on your content and get the most out of your e-Learning course. 

by Christie Wroten

September 18, 2013

46 eLearning Tips for Synchronous Learning

25 eLearning Tips for Online Course Facilitation, 16 eLearning Tips for Planning a Virtual Classroom Event, and 5 eLearning Tips to Avoid Sucky Virtual Classrooms.

by Christopher Pappas