Learning Management Systems (LMS’s) seem like large, mysterious infostructures that are impossible for the lowly instructional designer to comprehend or set-up, or so people have come to believe. LMS’s are having difficulty shedding the enigmatic reputation even though they...
A few months ago I wrote an introduction to Standard Technical English (STE). Check it out if you want to get a better idea of the history, uses, and benefits of STE. The following article is a visual representation...
As writers we wear many hats. Some of these hats fit better than others and no two writers are the same. I personally struggle with the illustrator hat. Like most writers, I can use SnagIt to capture screenshots and...
Are you struggling with creating a knowledge transfer strategy? Or is the current strategy unsuccessful and you don’t know why? The folks at Ed Threads created a playbook for creating a successful eLearning strategy, but it can also be...
The Rapid E-Learning Blog hits the nail on the head with tips for how to hire and how to get hired for eLearning professionals. I said in a previous post that people need to take responsibility for their careers...
Want to learn how to create award winning eLearning? Need to kick-start your creative juices with new ideas in online and mobile learning? The eLearning Guild recently recognized several stellar eLearning and mobile developers in their DemoFest. These award-winning...
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been intimated with the thought of the programming involved to create a rewards system for an online course. I love the concept of gamification and enjoy taking gamified courses, but I thought...
Basic writing skills are not something that should be taken for granted. Time and time again, I read poorly written manuals, instructions, and articles. Whether you write for a living or it is simply an annoying add-on to your...
– This post is by Therese Longo, my right and left hand (and sometimes my brain). My first generation iPad mini was about to die, so I recently decided to retire it and buy myself the new iPad mini...
How can you get your learners to actually learn? Do you want to empower them to choose the learning method and amount of content that is best for them? How can you develop one training program to meet the needs of...
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