Learners Engagement

December 2, 2015

3 Ideas To Help You Create Better eLearning Beginnings

A poor beginning can make or break eLearning. You don’t want to bore learners and lose their attention. Read this article to discover 3 ways you can create more effective eLearning beginnings.

by Li Whybrow

November 27, 2015

Re-evaluating Classroom Technology: The Changing Landscape Of Student Engagement

Most teachers in recent past used to start their class with “Put down your phones!”; nowadays it has been substituted by a more modern version, “Pick up your phones!”. The use of classroom technology has become one of the key trends in modern education. Its impacts, however, are not always easy to assess.

by Sarah Green

November 27, 2015

How To Use Comic Strip Making Websites To Enhance Your Teaching

Imagine a group of immigrant students sitting together around a computer and collaboratively creating a comic strip together that tells a story. Think of the language and speaking skills they develop as they work together to put words and sentences into the mouths of the comic characters.

by bill zimmerman

October 23, 2015

7 Tips For Working With Tech-Resistant Learners In eLearning

Are there members of your audience who aren’t ready to hop on the tech bandwagon? In this article, I’ll delve into some of the ways that you can help your tech-resistant learners reap the benefits of eLearning without making them feel alienated.

by Christopher Pappas

October 21, 2015

8 Tips To Engage And Inspire Baby Boomers In eLearning

Baby boomers weren’t raised with computers on their laps and mobile gadgets at their fingertips. As such, teaching these mature learners presents its own set of challenges. Thankfully, there are some tips that can help you create motivational, inspiring, and engaging eLearning experiences for your baby boomer audience.

by Christopher Pappas

October 19, 2015

The Dos And Don’ts Of Storytelling In eLearning

Here are some dos and don’ts PulseLearning recommends for how to effectively use storytelling in eLearning.

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

October 16, 2015

Social Media Lessons

Ever stopped to consider the way we use, interact with, and even rely on our social media accounts? It’s more than just tweeting, posting a status update, and searching for an interesting subreddit – now consider applying these habits to learning online. What can social media and the habits we’ve formed do to benefit the world of eLearning? Let’s find out.

by Sarah Welby

October 10, 2015

8 Tips To Engage And Inspire Millennials In eLearning

Millennials know their way around a computer. This might make them some of the most tech-savvy learners, but it also makes them some of the most distracted. In this article, I’ll share 8 top tips that you can use to grab their attention, boost their motivation, and make them lifelong learners.

by Christopher Pappas

October 7, 2015

Research Based Guide For Learner Satisfaction In eLearning

Learner satisfaction is essential for a successful eLearning service. In this article, I will outline several important factors confirmed to have an impact on learner satisfaction and learners’ intention to continue using eLearning services.

by Didem Yesil

September 25, 2015

Expanding eLearning Participation: Case Study From A SaaS platform

What are the three Instructional Design rules and metrics that provide success? What works when students have complete control and only engage where they want to? This article shares a few findings from a recent case study of a SaaS platform for graduate education, discussing both what works for eLearning participation and how you measure it.

by E. Alana James, Ed.D.

September 21, 2015

5 Tools To Help You Create Innovative eLearning That Keeps Learners Engaged

Are you looking for ways to create innovative eLearning? In this article, I will take you through five tools that can help you create innovative eLearning that engages and delights your learners.

by Li Whybrow

September 18, 2015

Graphics In eLearning: 7 Best Practices To Choose Graphics For Your eLearning Course

As eLearning professionals, we recognize the power of visuals and how they can affect learning. Apart from photos, graphical elements such as illustrations, diagrams, and navigation aids can significantly facilitate the learning process and transform the driest and most boring eLearning material into an exciting eLearning experience. In this article, I’ll share 7 best practices in choosing graphics in eLearning, so that you will be able to achieve the most effective visual communication with your learners and help them get the most out of your eLearning courses.

by Christopher Pappas