eLearning Freelancers

Are you an eLearning Freelancer and looking for best practices, trends, learning tools, even for new eLearning specialties that are on the rise? Check all the relevant articles for eLearning Freelancers in eLearning Industry and boost your eLearning career.

July 9, 2015

How You Are Selling Your eLearning Content Short By Calling It "Marketing"

In this article I will explore the explosion of for-profit eLearning courses on-line right now. There is no question that this market is booming, but course content is being generated as eLearning marketing materials instead of eLearning content. No one doubts that this market has huge potential, but many opportunities for learning are being squandered by a lack of coordination between Instructional Designers and course authors. This article unpacks why that coordination is not happening.
by Beth Wisch
June 27, 2015

8 Common eLearning Interview Questions

Ready to expand your Learning and Development team? Want to find the perfect eLearning professional to design your next eLearning course? In this article, I’ll share 8 common eLearning interview questions you’ll want to ask before hiring an eLearning professional. On the flipside, eLearning professionals can use these questions to get prepared for their upcoming eLearning interview.
by Christopher Pappas
June 17, 2015

12 Top Qualities That Shape A Successful eLearning Freelancer

Becoming an eLearning freelancer may not be the easiest career path, but it can be one of the most rewarding ones, as eLearning freelancers have to take on many roles throughout a typical work day. Part marketers, part graphic designers, and part subject matter experts, certain qualities are required to successfully wear the many hats that are included in the job description. If you’re thinking about starting out on your own in the eLearning industry, read this article to find out 12 top qualities that shape a successful eLearning freelancer.
by Christopher Pappas
May 9, 2015

12 Golden Social Media Rules For eLearning Professionals

As an eLearning professional, you are probably already active on social media. But are there any rules that you might have neglected following? In this article, I’ll share 12 golden social media rules for eLearning professionals, so that you can be sure that your social media presence is not only effective, but genuinely outstanding.
by Christopher Pappas
April 13, 2015

eLearning Professionals' Payment Options

When you work in many industries, including eLearning, you may be paid as an employee or as a contractor. Oftentimes, people are unaware of how they are paid, and how it affects their taxes at year-end. Understanding the difference between these two types of compensation may also help in negotiating your pay.
by Sheila Shanker
April 4, 2015

The 6 Types Of eCommerce Platforms For Your eLearning Course

You've spent countless hours developing your eLearning course. You've even gone to great lengths to establish an online presence and start building the launch buzz via social media. However, all of your efforts will be in vain if you fail to choose the right eCommerce platform for you. In this article I will discuss the different types of eCommerce platforms for your eLearning course, in order to help you narrow down your list of possibilities. Additionally, I will discuss some key factors to keep in mind before making your final decision.
by Christopher Pappas