Google In eLearning

January 26, 2017

5 Things Instructors Can Learn From YouTube

I picked something up from my DIY journey on YouTube: Lessons in teaching that training managers might find helpful. So here they are – the 5 things you, as a training manager or instructor, could learn from YouTube.

by Glen Vondrick

September 19, 2016

8 Types Of eLearning Analytics To Obtain From Google And Your LMS

Surveys, focus groups, and interviews are some of the most popular ways to gather eLearning course feedback. However, your eLearning analytics offer a wealth of eLearning Big Data. In this article, I’ll share 8 types of eLearning analytics your can obtain both from Google and your Learning Management System.

by Christopher Pappas

July 17, 2016

Content-Centered Courses: How Google Has Destroyed Traditional Education (And How That's A Good Thing)

Access to information has made content-centered courses move towards obsoleteness. But don’t let this be a threat; this is an opportunity to make your expertise shine and a way to enhance your own learning design repertoire.

by Anna Sabramowicz

February 4, 2016

3 Things Google Can Teach Us About Microlearning

Recently my 10-year-old was working on a school project about state capitals, and he began asking questions about Montgomery, the capital of the state where he was born. But we haven’t lived in Alabama for almost a decade, so I couldn’t come up with much more than it being home to the minor league baseball team with the best nickname in all of sports (Go Biscuits!). In the time it took me to fondly reminisce about the yellow baseball hats, my 14-year-old found a wealth of information about Montgomery history and current events. She was, of course, holding her phone, having just completed a Google search for Montgomery, Alabama, and it occurred to me that she had just gone through a microlearning experience.

by Keith Gibson

November 19, 2015

10 Must-Have Google Chrome Apps For eLearning Professionals

If you aren’t already using Google Chrome Apps in your online course, then you may be missing out on an invaluable design resource. In this article, I’ll highlight the top 10 Google Chrome Apps that every eLearning professional should know about.

by Christopher Pappas

October 18, 2015

Top 10 Google Classroom Best Practices For eLearning Professionals

The great thing about Google Classroom is that all of its perks, such as organizing and managing online content and assignments, providing a safe environment for both online facilitators and learners to communicate with each other, etc., are absolutely for free. But there are literally dozens of other things you can do with Google Classroom. In this article, I’ll share 10 Google Classroom best practices so that you will be able to make the best out of this superb blended learning platform.

by Christopher Pappas

September 14, 2015

8 Important Reasons Why YouTube Should Be Part Of Your eLearning Course

YouTube is not only the kingdom of digital entertainment but it can also be a great environment for learning. In this article, I'll share 8 important reasons why you should use YouTube in eLearning and I'll explain how making it part of your eLearning course can truly benefit your eLearning audience.

by Christopher Pappas

August 20, 2015

Google Classroom Review: Pros And Cons Of Using Google Classroom In eLearning

Do you know that Google Classroom can be used as a free Learning Management System? In this article, I'll share a Google Classroom review, with 8 advantages and 8 disadvantages to consider, in order to help you decide whether you should give Google Classroom a try when creating your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

July 4, 2015

6 Tips To Use Google Voice Commands In Google Drive

Thanks to their wide range of applications and tools, Google is quickly becoming a treasure trove for eLearning professionals. You can create surveys and quizzes in a flash with Google Forms, or keep your learners up-to-date with Google Calendar. Now there is even a way to get more out of Google Drive by using Google voice commands that save time and boost the effectiveness of your eLearning course. In this article, I’ll share 6 helpful tips for using Google voice commands in Google Drive.

by Christopher Pappas

May 3, 2015

Google Classroom: A Free Learning Management System For eLearning

As eLearning professionals, we are always looking for tools that help save time when it comes to the organization and maintenance of our online courses. We want to offer our audience the best possible experience, but keeping everything streamlined can be quite a challenge. The good news is that Google Classroom may be just the free learning management system that you’ve been looking for!

by Christopher Pappas

January 11, 2015

7 Tips To Use Google Plus For Social Learning

In this article I'll walk you through the many uses of Google Plus for social learning. I will focus on how Google plus can actually allow you to integrate a social learning approach into your eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

December 24, 2014

The Future Of Google Glass In eLearning

As eLearning professionals, it's essential to keep up-to-date with the latest tools and wearable technologies, even if those may not be specifically intended for the world of eLearning. In this article, I'll delve into the many uses of Google Glass in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas