eLearning Professionals

May 27, 2015

The Modern Trainer's Roles And Responsibilities

The role of a trainer is quite well established. When you ask a trainer a question "What do you do for a living" then he/she will tell you about leading people to change, moderating discussions, building moments of reflection, being an expert and sharing his/her expertise, presenting, mentoring, etc. These responsibilities are connected with this role from ages. Such understanding of trainer's role becomes, however, outdated. Let's discuss what kind of new competencies and fields of engagement are demanded from the trainer of the XXI century.

by Marek Hyla

May 19, 2015

The eBook: How To Become An Instructional Designer

Is there a single path to become an Instructional Designer? What kind of previous experience do you need? Is Instructional Design an art or a science? In this eBook on "How To Become an Instructional Designer" 24 Highly-skilled Instructional Designers share their success stories. Enjoy your reading!

by Christopher Pappas

May 15, 2015

eLearning Communication: The Most Important Non-Technical Skill For eLearning Success

Experienced instructional designers and eLearning developers know a lot about creating effective and engaging courses. In corporate settings where time is money, we only have minutes – or seconds – to state our points. Without credibility and respect, we are too often bullied and pushed around into decisions that don’t always make good sense or could steer the project in the wrong direction. Learn about the one skill that can make or break a successful eLearning career.

by Geoffrey Peart, M.Ed, CPLP

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

May 5, 2015

10 LinkedIn Profile Mistakes That eLearning Professionals Should Avoid

LinkedIn can offer a great networking experience to eLearning professionals, as long as they don’t make the common LinkedIn profile mistakes. In this article, I will reveal the top 10 LinkedIn profile mistakes to avoid, so that you can make sure that your LinkedIn presence promotes successfully your eLearning professional identity.

by Christopher Pappas

April 17, 2015

Quick Guide To Becoming An eLearning Pro

There are numerous online degree courses as well as MOOCs that can guide you on the best possible ways to acquire expertise in the e-learning arena. At this article you will find a quick summary of some of the proven techniques that can help you become an e-learning pro!

by Sandip Kar

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

March 27, 2015

7 Tips To Choose The Perfect Payment Gateway For Your eLearning Course

While the sheer abundance of payment gateway solutions may lead to competitive price breaks for consumers, it can also make the selection process a challenging task for eLearning professionals. In this article, I share 7 tips and tricks on how to choose the best payment gateway for your eLearning course, without being involved in a costly trial and error.

by Christopher Pappas

March 24, 2015

6 Tips On How To Get Into An eLearning Industry Job

Finding a career in eLearning is a lucrative option with the rapid growth of the eLearning industry due to increase in the internet usage. Therefore, it seems to be a right time to consider a career in eLearning. The following article shares some useful tips on how to get into an eLearning industry job. Read on…

by Swati Srivastava

March 17, 2015

Top 5 Tips On How To Get An eLearning Job

The eLearning industry is competitive by nature, which means that landing an eLearning job may seem like a next to impossible feat. But you don’t need to worry. In this article I'll share 5 top tips for getting a job as an eLearning professional, regardless of your experience or chosen niche.

by Christopher Pappas

March 10, 2015

6 Checkpoints For Being An Online Tutor

If you want to know if you are cut out to be an online tutor analyze these 6 checkpoints. They are the "must be's" in the development of a professional online tutor.

by Karolina Roziewicz