eLearning Development Best Practices

May 4, 2015

8 Tips To Design Effective Non-Linear eLearning Courses

Nowadays, more and more eLearning professionals in their effort to keep up-to-date with latest trends in instructional design for eLearning, try to employ a non-linear instructional design approach for their eLearning courses. In this article, I’ll give you some tips, from an instructional designer’s point of view, on how to design effective non-linear eLearning courses, as well as I will discuss when is appropriate for eLearning Professionals to employ non-linear eLearning course structures.

by Marisa Keramida (M.Ed.)

April 29, 2015

6 Benefits Of Vicarious Learning In eLearning Courses

Some of the most powerful educational experiences of our lives are those that have nothing to do with hands-on instruction. By observing behaviors and watching others completing tasks and tackling challenges, we have the opportunity to build new skill sets and broaden our knowledge base through vicarious learning. In this article, I’ll give you some valuable tips on how to take full advantage of the many benefits of vicarious learning in eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

April 29, 2015

Adopting Agile Approach For eLearning Development In Your Organization

Megan Torrance of Torrance Learning is one of the most well-respected thought leaders in the industry and is on the vanguard of applying Agile to e-learning development. I caught up with her recently for a Q&A about Agile and its applications. If you’re interested in moving to Agile and curious about the potential benefits and drawbacks, read on!  

by Andrew Winner

April 26, 2015

7 Tips To Create eLearning Experiences That Stick

No matter what your learning objectives might be or what your audience needs to take away from the eLearning course, creating eLearning experiences that are memorable is the number one priority. Otherwise, your learners simply won’t get any real value from the time and effort they’ve invested into the eLearning course. In this article, I’ll share some invaluable tips that can help you create eLearning experiences that stick.

by Christopher Pappas

April 25, 2015

Post-Course Evaluation: 15 Aspects That eLearning Professionals Need To Check

You know that evaluating your eLearning course will help you assess its effectiveness, which is a key aspect for the eLearning experience you are offering. In this article, I'll share some tips on how you can conduct an effective post-course evaluation, in order to collect invaluable feedback for your eLearning course and revise it accordingly in order to improve it.

by Christopher Pappas

April 23, 2015

How To Create A Meaningful eLearning Experience: 6 Tips For eLearning Professionals

The more meaningful find the learners an eLearning experience, the better becomes their knowledge retention. In this article, I' ll share 6 effective tips to create meaningful eLearning experiences that will make your audience to fully engage in your eLearning courses and get the best out of it.

by Christopher Pappas

April 21, 2015

5 Tips To Develop Mobile Learning Assessments

Mobile Learning is becoming increasingly popular, both in formal and informal educational environments. While creating a mobile learning experience may require a different design approach, integrating effective mobile learning assessments is still an essential step in the process. In this article, I’ll share some tips to help you create mobile learning assessments that offer your learners a complete on-the-go mobile learning experience.

by Christopher Pappas

April 19, 2015

The Power Of AGILE Instructional Design Approach

The AGILE instructional design may have its roots outside of the world of eLearning, but it is now being widely used by Instructional Designers in all niches. In this article, I’ll share with you the basics of the AGILE instructional design approach and I’ll show you why it can be so powerful when designing eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas

April 19, 2015

Why To Use Professional Voice Actors In eLearning

A great untapped resource for eLearning development is the use of professional voice actors to narrate projects. This article explores the benefits of using such talent, and suggests ways to find voice actors to fit your project.

by Jack de Golia

April 14, 2015

The Top 6 eLearning Course Navigation Styles

When designing your eLearning course, effective navigation is essential. In this article I will highlight the 6 most effective eLearning course navigation styles, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each one, in order for you to decide which best suits your learners' needs.

by Christopher Pappas

April 13, 2015

The Art Of Persuasive Learning: 7 Tips For eLearning Professionals

Persuasive learning can be a powerful tool. It can draw in distracted learners and create an emotional connection with your audience. However, there’s a fine line between eLearning courses that persuade learners to interact with the subject matter and become active participants and those that coerce them into completing the module. In this article, I’ll share some tips to help you use the art of persuasion when designing your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

April 11, 2015

4 Skills To Include In eLearning For Employable Students

As educators we often have a series of objectives to achieve: engage students, impart knowledge, develop their skills, and at the very end of the process, make them purpose-ready. To prioritize, manage, and balance each objective requires careful consideration, and we must not favor one over another. Technological developments in education both challenge and enable the way in which training is delivered. We are constantly innovating the learning environment in order to remain relevant and absorbing. However, in this process, are we endangering our final objective of creating graduates who are fit for purpose?

by James Degenhardt