eLearning Development Best Practices

February 10, 2018

How To Convert PowerPoint Into An Interactive eLearning Module

In this article, I will present a step-by-step process of the creation of a fully functional interactive eLearning course out of PowerPoint presentation, explain how to convert it into the LMS-compliant format, and share my experience about iSpring authoring tool.

by Anna Klimenko

February 7, 2018

The Online Course Designer's Toolbox (Part 2)

This is the second part of 2 articles on the tools every eLearning designer needs in his or her toolbox.

by Mary Burns

February 2, 2018

Scenarification: Coining A Term

The benefits of scenario-based learning are widely praised, but we have lacked concise terms to refer to the practice. In this article, I propose a new term and I discuss why we should scenarify our learning experiences.

by Devlin Peck

February 2, 2018

Fluid Boxes In Adobe Captivate 2017: Secret Sauce To Responsive eLearning?

So you have heard about Adobe Captivate's fluid boxes in Responsive projects, but what are the differences from previous versions of Adobe Captivate? Are the Fluid Boxes really the secret sauce to Responsive eLearning? What should you consider when working with Fluid Boxes in Captivate.

by Karlis Sprogis

January 21, 2018

3 Examples On How To Use Storytelling In eLearning

This article gives some examples of how you can use stories to create powerful eLearning experiences.

by Ashleigh Hull

January 19, 2018

The Growing Use Of Transcreation In eLearning

Transcreation is a semi-new service that is taking on a whole new role in the eLearning industry. As global markets increse in demand for eLearning, transcreation will also grow. Find out what it's all about.

by Adrian Hallberg

January 16, 2018

5 Tips To Bring Dull eLearning Subjects To Life

When it comes to some topics, you can’t help but stifle a yawn. Transforming a manual that doubles as a doorstop into an engaging experience is no mean feat! But it’s critical if you need your audience to adhere to new policies or procedures. Try these tips to bring your eLearning topics to life.

by Steve Penfold

January 13, 2018

8 Basic Principles Of Designing Multimedia Educational Applications

Explore the 8 principles of Clark and Mayer (2008) for designing multimedia educational applications.

by Giannis Melissourgakis

January 10, 2018

The Online Course Designer's Toolbox (Part 1)

Mary Burns shares some of the most important tools that every online course designer should have in their toolbox.

by Mary Burns

January 9, 2018

Should We Use Background Music With Instruction? No.

Here is why background music and sounds hurt learning.

by Patti Shank, PhD

January 9, 2018

Scale Your Digital Learning Projects With A Design System

In 2018, design systems are going to be trending. What does this mean for the field of Learning and Development? How can we implement design systems of our own?

by Melissa Milloway, MSIT

January 7, 2018

Reasons And Ways To Use Storytelling In eLearning

Stories are incredibly powerful - and that's a power we can use in the eLearning we create.

by Ashleigh Hull