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April 27, 2016

Key Mobile Learning Trends For 2016

The use of handheld devices is rocketing and so is the power of internet connectivity. These two trends have a pronounced impact on mobile learning leading to a spectrum of mLearning trends. Take a peek at the top mobile learning trends to watch this year. ​
by Suresh Kochattil
April 22, 2016

5 Ways To Test Online Training On A Tight Budget

Your online training program needs to run smoothly right from the start, but how can you ensure that it will achieve the desired results BEFORE deployment? There's only one way to find out, and that's by putting it through the pre-launch paces. In this article, I'll share 5 techniques that you can use to test your online training course, even if your organization is on a tight budget.
by Christopher Pappas
April 22, 2016

eLearning Courses, The Saviors Of The Academic Textbook

Traditional book sales have dropped globally in the last half-decade. This is no longer some technology guru’s forecast, but a true and proven fact in the international publishing industry. The number of books sold has steadily dropped in recent years, decreasing by almost a third in countries deeply damaged by the economic crisis, like Spain or Italy, and hence the number of books printed has gradually been reduced. This trend includes trade, educational, and STM (Science, Technical and Medical) publications, the latter two being the most affected. A drop in sales reveals the need for a change in the business model so that the academic publishing industry can remain profitable. Enter eLearning courses.
by Teresa Lopez
April 2, 2016

A New Wave Of Learning Management Systems

In the past, almost every eLearning project had to start with the selection, implementation, and customization of Learning Management Systems (LMSs). This made eLearning unattainable for small businesses and, especially, individuals. With a new breed of course publishing platforms, this is about to change.
by Gerfried Reis
February 20, 2016

7 Ways To Improve Your Next Online Training Course

Ineffective content, lack of multimedia, and humdrum visuals are some of the most common online training pitfalls. However, there are a number of lesser known mistakes that may be standing in the way of corporate eLearning success. In this article, I’ll share 7 overlooked improvements that you can make to your next online training course in order to increase knowledge retention and learner engagement.
by Christopher Pappas
January 11, 2016

6 Mobile Learning Trends For 2016

Looking for ways to keep your mobile learning course modern and memorable? Based on a report released by Towards Maturity, roughly 47% of organizations are now using mobile devices for their online training needs [1] and that number is sure to grow. Read up on these top 6 mobile learning trends that are on the rise in 2016.
by Christopher Pappas
October 29, 2015

Is It Training Or Is It Punishment?

As I sat patiently waiting for my prescriptions the other day at my local pharmacy I learned a powerful lesson about how some learners feel about training. While I was sitting there I kept hearing this monotone voice talking about how to recognize common scams used to get prescription drugs. It occurred to me after hearing it drone on for several minutes: That it must be either a monthly announcement that the pharmacist had to listen to or it was a training program. Becoming curious, I asked him, “Is that a training program that you are doing in between customers?”. I was completely unprepared for the response that I received.
by Melissa Dougherty