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Using GIFS To Teach And Boost Engagement As Instructional Designers, we’re always looking for new ways to take our eLearning courses to the next level. Whether it’s through animation, visuals, audio, or gamification, the end goal is always to boost engagement and smash those learning goals. We all know the advantages of using multimedia in … Read more
Identifying The Trends To predict the future of eLearning, we need to understand some of the major trends that are taking place right now. The following are some of the trends that will influence the future of eLearning. Accessibility The first major trend is the increased accessibility of eLearning over mobile devices. This has led … Read more
Minimize Online Training Maintenance: How To Keep Your Course Streamlined Easier, Faster, And Cheaper The journey to buying an LMS and developing custom content is an interesting one. The trickiest part is convincing your finance people to pay up. Unfortunately, the budget they agree to often doesn’t include follow-up expenses. Upgrades only cost a few … Read more
Why Critical Reflection Is Anything But Optional “We teach who we are [1].” As I read this phrase from Parker Palmer’s book The Courage to Teach, my thoughts were simultaneously “Yes!” and “Oh no…” I have seen this truth in my own practice again and again. When I take the time to ask, “Why did … Read more
eLearning During COVID-19 Every week we had different aspects of reading to focus on, and different topics of discussion posted to the course forum, where we could share our thoughts and theories. My peers were various: people in their twenties and seventies, different nationalities, tastes, social and cultural backgrounds. What brought us together was the … Read more
How To Achieve True Interactivity Learners are better able to engage in courses in which they can explore and learn at their own pace. More so, learners love eLearning professionals that react fast to the latest trends like this. Interactivity is highly crucial to online courses, but how do you achieve true interactivity in online … Read more
Trends In eLearning + Staying Up To Date With Tech This is a question many educators ask themselves as our world slowly but surely moves online. Whether out of necessity or preference, we now find ourselves having to adapt to new ways of teaching online. Transitioning from a physical to a virtual classroom came with … Read more
8 Amazing Hidden eBook Gems You Should Add To Your eLearning TBR List It’s time to peruse the virtual bookshelves and highlight titles that you may have overlooked. These hidden eBook gems cover the entire spectrum of eLearning design and development, from onboarding to performance consulting. If you’re in the mood for an informative read, there’s … Read more
Benefits Of Discussion Forums In Training The discussion forum is the heart of online training because learners from different locations can easily interact and learn from each other. Furthermore, discussion forums create collaborative learning that adds more uniqueness to your eLearning course. It is even easier nowadays for eLearning professionals to create discussion forums through … Read more
eLearning Implementation And Sustainability The new methods of implementing and sustaining eLearning arise because of the need for businesses to give training efficiently and quickly and to align with current digital trends, such as digital marketing, search engine optimization, and social media. Strategic Planning The bulk of implementing and sustaining eLearning in the workplace is … Read more