Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

If you’re not active in L&D Twitter, you might have missed the big debate recently about whether and how research is relevant to the work of instructional designers and corporate training professionals. Sometimes, we perceive a disconnect between research and practice. Ditto for most of my writing for online reading.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Whether you are a novice on eLearning or you have been using it for a long time and are an expert, you’ll agree that it has been continually scaling the online learning industry. Employees across the globe can take an eLearning course at their own pace, preferred time, and even place, which is not possible with physical classroom training.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Whether you are a novice on eLearning or you have been using it for a long time and are an expert, you’ll agree that it has been continually scaling the online learning industry. Employees across the globe can take an eLearning course at their own pace, preferred time, and even place, which is not possible with physical classroom training.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 31, 2019

Over the years, I’ve been asked by many different people what an instructional designer does. I love instructional design because it is a field where I’m constantly learning. Instructional design uses so many different skills—writing, graphics, UX, collaboration, project management, plus of course how people learn.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 15, 2024

Measuring Training Effectiveness with LMS Analytics Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Introduction Companies use Learning Analytics Tools to collect, analyze, and measure the effectiveness of their learning and development programs. It helps them know if they are using time and resources wisely.

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E-Learning Provocateur

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In this chaotic context, how do we practitioners distil what really works to improve our practice? The scientific method despite its flaws and limitations is designed to separate the signal from the noise. Within the course environment, I’m also an advocate of learning objectives because they act as advance organizers.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 3, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. The links in this post include resources from two online events I attended in December: IDEAL (The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility for Learning Conference) and the Learning Guild’s online conference on Video and Visuals for Learning.

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Infopro Learning

OCTOBER 26, 2020

These challenges can be solved with online learning solutions that use custom content to engage learners. There are also more risks involved when employees practice certain skills on the job. The Benefits of Experiential Based Learning and Online Simulations. Practice increases knowledge application rates. Final Note.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 30, 2021

She and I spoke briefly once when she was looking for a pool of instructional designers to call on for specific projects, but we haven’t worked together yet. In fact, I’m pretty sure she’s never worked with any instructional designers before. I need some help finishing up an elearning course. Are you available?”

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. This post includes links to four AI tools, visual and UI design, predictions and trends for L&D in 2024, scenarios and simulations, and Articulate Rise. This was created in Playground and edited in Affinity Designer. Currently in closed beta.

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

If I had to guess, I would say that most online educators don’t think of themselves as “instructional designers.” They usually view themselves as subject matter experts —they know their area very well, and are starting an online course to share their expertise with others who are interested in learning it.

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

However, before targeting this segment a lot of research needs to be devoted to the learning design and strategies. Unlike most eLearning courses, m-learning offers only a fourth of the screen space for gathering learner attention. Knowing about the storage capacity will help you to choose the right elements for the course.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 6, 2024

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. Img2Go.com – Online photo editor and image converter Multiple image generation and editing tools powered by AI. This is probably going to work best with talking head videos, at least right now. I share these links about once a month here on my blog.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is post #3 in a series about how to become an instructional designer. I know many instructional designers were originally teachers or trainers who changed careers (just like I did). However, just like every other field, instructional design has its own set of jargon and specialized knowledge. Free Online Resources.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 16, 2021

The best training programs will equip your employees with essential information regarding your products and services. One of the best ways you can help your employees gain a deeper understanding of your business’s solutions is by creating context. Customers expect your Employees to be able to answer any questions they may have.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

When I take instructor-led courses, often the most valuable part of the training is the stories the trainer tells. You can use this technique for practice or assessment, even in a linear elearning course. Case Study with Practice. If you use the case study as a prompt for practice, it’s more active.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 23, 2024

Communication and Leadership Skills Development with LMS Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Effective Communication Training (ECT) is an approach focused on improving an individual’s ability to convey and understand information from others.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 28, 2024

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. This post includes links related to AI, accessibility, storytelling, troubleshooting Storyline, PowerPoint design tips, freelancing, animation, and translation. I share these links about once a month here on my blog. This technology works differently from Midjourney.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 13, 2021

Mobile training course design and delivery can help your organization provide quality learning experiences to employees no matter their location. Increasing access this way empowers employees to access job training content whenever it best fits into their schedules. 1 Mobile Learning. Mobile learning is not new by any means.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 21, 2021

Companies needed new software to streamline online business processes and functions once done in a face-to-face manner. Awareness campaigns are designed to build excitement around the new software. Plan to regularly evaluate the progress of your learners and the effectiveness of the course. Today’s workforce is diverse.

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Gyrus

JULY 25, 2024

LMS Security and Compliance: Steps for Protection and Adherence Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Internal threats are a growing security concern for LMS platforms, as highlighted by the 2022 Ponemon Cost of Insider Threats Global Report. million per incident. What is LMS Security?

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Infopro Learning

JUNE 14, 2021

Finding time to fit long form training courses into their day can be a challenge. By keeping learning modules focused on a single topic you can make it easy for learners to only take the courses they need. Today the demand for high quality learning and development programs has grown exponentially. Organizations have had to adapt.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

One common request from clients and stakeholders is to convert an existing classroom training program to an online or blended format. Just taking your existing PowerPoint slides and putting them online won’t be very effective. In this post, I explain the analysis process for converting training to online or blended formats.

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LearnDash

JANUARY 21, 2021

Wondering how you can incorporate online learning into your coaching program? In recent years, online coaching has become a booming business. Coaching and mentoring tend to be very personal courses. Because of this, many coaches are looking to online courses as a way to share their wisdom in a less labor-intensive way.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 18, 2023

I have attended and presented at LSCon every year since 2017 (including the online events in 2020). The topics are always something that’s the opposite of the best practices and good points we all make in our real presentations. The best ones really lean into whatever terrible topic it is.

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LearnDash

JUNE 17, 2021

Is online training for businesses worth the investment? You’ve heard a lot about online learning, but how do you know it’s the best solution for your organization? Should they invest in online learning, finance courses at an outside institution, or hire a specialist to conduct traditional classroom learning?

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LearnDash

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Content development for e-learning is the process of creating educational materials specifically designed for online delivery. This process is essential for delivering educational programs, employee training, or any form of online learning in a structured, engaging, and scalable way. Have they provided any feedback?

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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

It’s the instructional design mistake for online learning that just won’t go away. I suspect this practice has its roots in the kind of remote courses that predated the internet—ones where learners would purchase a textbook and a series of video lectures. Want to know how to take your course to the next level?

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CourseArc

JULY 12, 2022

We saw firsthand the limitations that many products on the market had—especially when it came to accessibility—and worked to build a course authoring tool that would address that. That drive to create accessible online course content has remained at the forefront of everything we do. . Good Design is Accessible Design.

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E-Learning Provocateur

MAY 3, 2020

While many of us had been offering online courses and other alternatives to in-person training for years, suddenly nothing could be run in a traditional classroom setting; and so as a collective we’ve been forced to shift learning and development online. ” Mike Taylor (United States).

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LearnDash

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Most elearning courses rely on content to be effective. After all, that is why people take your course. But the best online courses go beyond great content. It focuses on how learners perceive the entire learning experience as a whole, from how content is presented to how courses function.

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LearnDash

JUNE 19, 2024

Cohort-based online learning! But how could he translate his dynamic face-to-face sessions into an equally engaging online format? Partnering with Candle Digital and working with LearnDash Martin approached LearnDash experts Candle Digital , specialists in translating unique educational content into compelling online experiences.

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CourseArc

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Q&A: Low Country Virtual Low Country Virtual is a tuition-free, full-time, online public school program for students in elementary and middle school grades in South Carolina. We are a shared services model meaning we belong to eight school districts that partner together to offer an online program. That was an easy decision for us.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 28, 2022

It was great to meet up with several people I had previously only met online. One of the best insights I got from the session was actually from when they asked the audience about the positives about shifting to remote. That would be challenging to replicate in online learning though. They already see the why.

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LearnDash

JULY 14, 2022

What you call your course matters. After all, not only does your course name indicate the subject matter but like any good book, titles entice the user to learn more. As you know, online audiences have short attention spans and often make snap decisions based on a quick first impression.

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Spark Your Interest

OCTOBER 28, 2021

No matter what type of course or training event you are conducting, including blended learning methods, can significantly enhance your course. By matching the blended learning design and methods with your subject matter, you can improve participant engagement and the quality of instruction provided. Convenience.

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LearnDash

MARCH 25, 2020

We get a lot of questions from new users and buyers who are considering our LMS for their online course. For many educators, this is their first experience putting together a website, let alone an online course. Well, we believe the best customer is an informed one. It really is the best of both worlds.

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