by Neil Ballantyne
Mobile devices, apps, and social media can benefit learning in many, sometimes surprising, ways. This may be nowhere more true than with users who are learning a second language. Here are the results of a small investigation that may suggest some possibilities to instructional designers.
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by Jane Bozarth
Most designers know that eLearning must engage the learner through activity. This does not mean simply having them choose the “Next” button, and it does not necessarily require offering an interactive simulation. The answer can be very simple, as Jane shows in her column.
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by Paul Clothier
Creating mobile learning applications requires a different approach compared to creating other forms of eLearning. Try experimenting with simple mLearning content, using PowerPoint and PDF files, to get the hang of it. Paul shows you how to get started.
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by Bill Brandon
Success in business is the result of paying attention to and understanding the emotional and personal dimensions of our workplaces. This goes doubly for consulting, whether as an internal agent of change or an external advisor. Peter Block shows you how to get there.
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by Bill Brandon
Mobile learning (mLearning) is taking off on a growth trajectory unparalleled by anything that happened in the history of eLearning. Yet this is not an initiative that an organization should jump into without a plan. Here are some thoughts about strategy and some resources available to you in the next four weeks that you should consider.
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by Yael Even-Levy
Will HTML5 be the answer to the challenges of mobile learning delivery? Here’s an in-depth look at what the excitement is all about, at the ways that HTML5 impacts learning professionals, and at the implications for handheld mobile devices.
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by Mark Simon
Are you an “occasional” graphic artist? Would you like to produce better-looking graphics for your eLearning? Here are some solid ideas that will help you advance your skills!
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by Mary Arnold
Creating color palettes for eLearning projects can be frustrating and time-consuming when the designer tries to do the job manually, even for those with experience in art. Luckily, there are tools available online that save time and frustration. Mary reviews five of them this month.
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by Dan Cote
In today’s global and digital information landscape, training, documentation, and marketing practitioners must create content for wired audiences. Already saturated with digital content, customers want information that informs, educates, and solves their problems at the critical moment of need. Here’s how to view your role through the Learning Lens.
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by Ronald Yu
As use of the Internet and the Web for learning expands, there will be more opportunities for cultural differences to affect how, and whether, learning takes place at all. This article looks at the barriers to use of eLearning and what we can do about them.
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