eLearning Development Best Practices

September 11, 2014 | Sponsored

3 Easy Methods to Create eLearning Videos

Video is becoming one of the most popular eLearning formats, yet many instructors aren’t sure where to begin. Luckily, creating video has never been easier! This article describes best practices in video learning and 3 easy methods for anyone to get started.

by Sandi Lin

September 8, 2014

How to Use The 5 "Moments of Need" Model In Corporate eLearning

In this article, I'll share how you can use the 5 “moments of need” to your advantage when designing eLearning courses and training events. Capitalizing on these “moments of need” when designing and developing your eLearning courses will help you to create deliverables that improve knowledge absorption and retention, which is the ultimate goal of any learning experience.

by Christopher Pappas

September 7, 2014

Rapid eLearning Advantages and Disadvantages

In this article, I'll share the basics of rapid eLearning, as well as some of its benefits and drawbacks that you may want to keep in mind if you're considering a rapid eLearning approach for your next eLearning course or deliverable.

by Christopher Pappas

September 6, 2014

8 Steps To Create A Successful Virtual Training Strategy

In this article, I'll walk you through the steps you need to follow to create a virtual training strategy that allows you to achieve your organization's training goals without devoting resources to on-site instructors or printed learning materials.

by Christopher Pappas

September 4, 2014

5 Online Training Questions that Every Employee Needs To Get Answered

In this article you'll find critical online training questions every employee needs to get answered. Whether you are working in the public or private sector, how you address these questions when creating your online training courses can make the difference between a winning online training course and one that falls short.

by Christopher Pappas

September 3, 2014

Top 10 Tips To Create Effective eLearning Presentations and Slideshows

In this article I'll share the top 10 tips that will help you to effectively create eLearning presentations and slideshows. The following simple and straightforward tips will offer you advice on how to take your eLearning presentations and slideshows to the next level, even if you haven't had much experience working with eLearning presentations in the past.

by Christopher Pappas

August 28, 2014

How and Why: Motivating Adult Learners

“I’m too old to be doing that.” “Technology is for those young college kids.” “I’m not in school anymore, so why do I need to take that online course?” Sound familiar? Adult learners can be reluctant to get started with e-Learning, but that doesn’t mean you can’t engage them. You just need a few tricks up your sleeve!

by Stephanie Ivec

August 25, 2014

6 Tips To Use Google Hangouts For Synchronous Learning

There are a variety of advantages associated with synchronous learning, such as increased collaboration and immediate feedback for learners, just to mention a few. To get all of the benefits you have to know which eLearning tools will help you enhance your synchronous learning strategy. In this article, I will share 6 Google Hangouts Tips for synchronous learning that will help you utilize all of the features that Google Hangouts has to offer you.

by Christopher Pappas

August 22, 2014

7 Tips To Integrate Storytelling Into Your Next eLearning Course

This article will help you integrate storytelling in your eLearning design and development process in order to create a highly effective and engaging eLearning experiences for your learners.

by Christopher Pappas

August 21, 2014

3 Huge Online Training Failures to Avoid

Maybe your learners are complaining. Maybe they’re not even finishing your e-Learning course. Maybe your boss is annoyed that your learners are still making the same mistakes, their job performance hasn’t improved and it all points back to you.

by Christie Wroten

August 20, 2014

Performance Support: Featuring Prezi Animations To Supplement Online Training

Performance Support Series: Featuring Prezi animations in our Learning framework to supplement online training. In this article, I will share a case study on how we have used Prezi (a presentation tool) to create an innovative learning aid. Shortly, this will be a part of our upcoming Performance Support Solutions.

by Asha Pandey

August 19, 2014

How To Motivate MOOC Learners

The merits of online learning, especially in the context of MOOCs have long been discussed and we are all aware that massive open online courses offer a great level of flexibility in terms of time and space. Obviously not everyone in a MOOC course is dedicated or engaged in the same way, which can be acceptable. But what can further motivate people in online environments?

by Didem Yesil