When we switch between activities too frequently, we lose perspective. Think how we switch between the email page, the project management page, the social media page, the research article and the eLearning screen! This habit is a major memory inhibitor.
By viewing too many antagonizing or even similar information/activities we learn slower, become less efficient and make more errors. Allocate a fixed time for learning and focus exclusively.
I've heard many eLearning myths in my career, and it is time to debunk these myths. In this post, I also included solutions to help you in your eLearning. Click below to learn more.
Staying on top of rapidly changing business and technical environments is a challenge. To accomplish this, education or training in some form is necessary in every field, very often and usually on very short notice. Creating instructional materials under these circumstances can be a daunting task, to say the least, but it is possible to …
What is your favorite authoring tool? When it comes to Instructional Design and eLearning course development in corporate America the tool you use is either chosen by your manager or limited because of budget. Are you that manager? What if YOU could choose? What if your boss said to pick or you started a freelance career tomorrow? Let’s take a closer look at authoring tool and (stick with me) by the end of this post you’ll have a better idea. - See more at: http://jennifervalley.blogspot.com/2
“If you want your students to enjoy your online course, have a little fun with it! Choosing bright colors and graphics can lighten the mood. Avoid too much mundane text that nobody (not even you) wants to read. If you have an intro video, maybe consider cracking a joke to start out. There are many different ways to have fun with your course and make it more enjoyable for you and your students.”
Have you ever watched a video or used a self-paced training module that was supposed to teach you something -- and it was a total fail? Undoubtedly, you have. It may have left you frustrated, bored, or even amused in a way the authors did not intend.
If you are now working on the other end—meaning you are now involved in the creation of eLearning courses—you need to know what mistakes often lead to the audience feeling frustrated, bored or not taking training seriously.
In this exclusive interview with Learnnovators, Michael Allen shares his insights on the latest trends in organizational learning & development, and performance support. He explains the significance of eliminating boring, ineffective online learning from the face of the earth, and offers his recommendations for achieving the same. His advice to learning designers to upskill themselves for designing effective learning solutions for today’s situations is invaluable. He also shares his plans to co