by Seung (Yonnie) Chyung, Armi Treñas
An effective learning strategy for many organizations must include delivery of instruction through several modalities. E-Learning is an important part of this mix, but it is not the only one. Content domain analysis and content level analysis are two keys to selecting the optimum combination of methods and technology use, matched to the desired outcome. Learn how from this article and case study.
by Jean-Daniel Azuelos
Developing the training to support an enterprise application rollout, such as Enterprise Resource Planning or Customer Relationship Management, is always a challenge. There are limits on time and budget to get the job done. Much depends on how project management is set up, and on the software chosen. This description of Oracle's UPK shows how one powerful application helps meet these challenges.
by Joe McCleskey
This week’s article looks for an answer to the question, “How can you create courseware that your audience will enjoy and want to come back and experience again and again?” Motivation is a complex problem for designers, and here are some answers.
by Connie Malamed
No more muddy graphics! That’s the message of this week’s author, an experienced designer and artist. In this article, you’ll learn four “laws” that will help you get your point across by treating pictures as information.
by Gary Wise
One of the most significant changes in the last two decades has been the transition from event-driven instruction to continuous learning. Unfortunately, the design process has not kept up. While the classic ADDIE still describes what has to be done, it requires refinement and iteration in order to be effective, and the Discovery phase (needs assessment and analysis) is key to the change.
by Vanessa Goodrum
An institution, with a strong curriculum of live three- to five-day seminars, faced the tough economic times and expanded its curriculum to include online semi-synchronous training methods. Learn about this response to the economic climate, and how it was a key component of developing new curriculum and reaching new audiences.
by Aaron Silvers
Interoperability standards, of which SCORM is the best known today, have a long history. Today these standards are at a crossroads, involving multiple organizations, educational institutions, and governments worldwide, and supporting both traditional and emerging modalities. This week’s author offers an overview of the emergence of LETSI, the newest of the three organizations involved in SCORM!
by Chris King
Learning 2.0 has been attracting a lot of attention as a concept and as an approach to supporting learning. However, to be effective it still requires the cooperation of human beings – it is not a matter of technology alone! Read this article to discover a systematic approach to design and implementation of Web 2.0 technology in your organization!
by Joe Ganci
Technology and practice in e-Learning have been advancing quickly, and delivery modalities have become more diverse in the last three years. Design and development practices now offer a wide spectrum of choices, and everyone is not “in the same place.” An expert looks at what has been happening, and where we may be heading.
by Margot Finley-Aguilera
Nobody likes recessions or downturns, but there is a silver lining in them – the upturn when they are over! If you are a CEO or VP of Sales, this is the time to get your team in shape. Don’t wait until 2010 to start. Begin today to seek answers to the insightful questions this week’s expert offers!

