Creating Better Blended Learning
Over the last decade blended learning has advanced significantly, largely due to the incorporation of Learning Management Software. In the past LMS would have provided the online courses for learners, but now there is the theory that students and staff should be provided with resources, not courses. Read more at 4 Tips To Create Better […]
Mind the gap between UI and UX in eLearning
Finding the balance between User Interface and User Experience is always a challenge for Instructional Designers. James Quilty from Logic Earth has written a great article with resources that may help yo with your future UI and UX Read more at Why you need to mind the gap between UI and UX in eLearning
6 Instructional Design Tips To Create Engaging And Enlightening eLearning Courses – eLearning Industry
Instructional Design is all about presenting online learners with information in a way that’s easy to understand and digest. Here are 6 proactive ways to make enlightening eLearning courses that are truly effective. Read more at 6 Instructional Design Tips To Create Engaging And Enlightening eLearning Courses – eLearning Industry
Hosting H5P Content
I’m a strong advocate for H5P and it’s implementation in any eLearning. In saying that, currently it only has plugins for Moodle (WordPress and Drupal). If you run another LMS, here is an article on how you can implement H5P on you own LMS. Read more at Hosting H5P Content On Your Own
Shifting From Classroom Training To eLearning
When looking to change from a classroom based delivery method to eLearning, there are a few factors you need to consider. This article covers 5 of the important things to keep in mind. Read more at 5 Things To Consider When Shifting From Classroom Training To eLearning – eLearning Industry
Is Implementing Learning Analytics Complicated and Expensive?
Learning Analytics is quickly becoming a part of the training strategy in organizations around the world. There was a time when decision makers used to take crucial decisions on rolling out training programs in their organization based on their observations and perceptions. This scenario has changed as decisions have become data-driven, paving the way for […]
What does an instructional designer do?
Have you ever wondered just what an instructional designer does? As Instructional Designer is still a relatively new role, there is a lot of uncertainty as to what we actually do. I came across this article on SproutLabs that provides a clear guide as to what the role entails. Read more at http://www.sproutlabs.com.au/blog/what-does-an-instructional-designer-do/
The Evolution Of eLearning For Adult Learners
A great article by Christina Kay on the Evolution of Learning for Adult Learners. Regardless of your educational goals, there’s an eLearning platform available to help you reach them. Read more at The Evolution Of eLearning For Adult Learners – eLearning Industry
5 Instructional Design Books That Every Instructional Designer Should Read – eLearning Industry
The field of Instructional Design is filled with a plethora of theories and practices. This article is a very helpful guide to 5 books that can assist in the development and progression of your Instructional Design career. Read more at 5 Instructional Design Books That Every Instructional Designer Should Read – eLearning Industry
[Opinion] Technology and the Adult Learner: Then and Now
Recently I came across this and article titled ’Technology and the Adult Learner: Then and Now ‘ by Frawley, James C., (year not given) of North Carolina State University. (http://wikis.lib.ncsu.edu/images/d/d0/Technology.pdf) I read this with interest given my involvement with adult learning, especially with relation to technology and the challenges faced. There is no year […]
