by David Wilkins
Because of the way the media have presented it, most people think of the Long Tail as a strategy for retailers to maximize sales. But there are many not-so-obvious parallels between online retail and online learning, and we can leverage this idea to focus our resources and deliver more value. Read this article to learn how!
by Ronald Yu
Today’s tough economic times make it tempting for e-Learning developers and providers to devise new ways to find new revenue streams or save money. But in doing so, they must be careful to avoid finding themselves on the wrong end of a lawsuit.
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 Christy Tucker
Wikis are an ideal vehicle for collaborative process documentation, but they require forethought and planning in order to be successful. This short article gives you everything you need to know to get started!
by Bill Brandon
Writers of books on instructional strategy have seldom addressed the design of online curriculum for professional and non-profit associations. A new book by Ellen Behrens has corrected that oversight, and the result is an outstanding contribution that may belong in your library even if you don’t work for an association!
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!
by Bill Brandon
Sometimes, if you are just starting out in e-Learning, or if you want to keep projects simple (because your world is already complicated enough), all you need is a little basic guidance. If that describes your situation, this is the book for you!
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