3 Ways To Reduce Emotional Barriers In eLearning. There is a hidden barrier that prevents people from learning - emotions. Instructional designers that fail to take into account the emotional barriers learners face will find their courses met with resistance. It’s important to account for emotions in the design process.
Motivate Your Learners Based on The ARCS Model. The four categories of motivation variables comprise of sub-categories along with process questions to consider when designing eLearning (or any kind of learning):
Many organizations are ready for learners to stop clicking next to continue, but still need to track what formal training those learners have completed. They’re limited by the constraints of SCORM, so their L&D efforts start to look the same year after year.
This article suggests techniques an instructional designer can incorporate into eLearning projects in order to meet the needs of people with disabilities. The article also outlines steps for developing 508 compliant training courses.
Karl Kapp’s inspiring and thought-provoking interview with Learnnovators left us wondering about the amazing possibilities of gamification and game-based learning. In addition, this also made us think about the other areas of our lives where gamification and game mechanics are making an impact. We set out on a journey to explore and see how the community and the industry are presently perceiving and practicing these methodologies in learning as well as in other situations. Read on…
While not yet proven, a new learning trend that has caught my eye is MOOCs, which stands for “massively open online courses.” What is striking about MOOCs is that they involve some of the nation’s most prestigious educational institutions and their star professors.
The 5th annual 'eLearning Movers and Shakers' list has been published by Bob Little (UK) and reflects the top 10 most influential people in corporate eLearning globally and regionally - including Asia-Pacific.