by Clark Quinn
The growth of social networking applications attracts attention from e-Learning designers and developers. The application of social networking to informal learning is obvious, but its role in formal learning is not clear. Reframe the question: What needs for social support are not being met in formal learning applications?
by Mike Dickinson
Though it doesn’t seem logical, instructional designers can learn a lot from creative writers about getting learners engaged. Other Learning Solutions articles have presented techniques borrowed from dramatists and from radio productions. This week, you’ll learn what a novelist has to offer, with tips that bring scenarios alive!
by Holly MacDonald, Jennifer Smyth
Customer training is an e-Learning application that is often overlooked when thinking about design processes. This article corrects that oversight! The authors show you how they analyzed and updated training for customers and they share their valuable lessons learned with you.
by Bill Brandon
In 2009, recession will shape the e-Learning world far more than technology developments. The trends will be simple and few in number, although that will not make them easy to deal with. Here's a look at what may be the three big trends, and tips for dealing with them.
by Bill Brandon
When the economy takes a turn for the worse, all organizations tighten their belts and adjust their priorities. This includes e-Learning activities. While the situation is serious, there are many things that managers can do to ensure that online learning supports corporate strategy and direction in a recession. Here are some of the things you should be thinking about.
by Ray Miller
Project management for e-Learning presents a special set of challenges that the usual schedules and plans do not cover. Here is a set of tips that address everything from the right questions to ask, to dealing with style sheets and page templates. This short but powerful article will help you on every project!
by Marie Larcara
Adjunct instructors have long been important to institutions of higher education, and their numbers are growing. In fact, this may represent a significant opportunity for many e-Learning professionals to increase their job satisfaction, enlarge their networks, and supplement their incomes. Here are some tips from an adjunct online instructor to help you get started!
by Anita Rosen
As mobile devices take on computing capacity, they are becoming the “go to” support for more and more employees. This includes picking up learning and support roles, especially in difficult economic times. E-Learning designers and developers can quickly take advantage of this growing delivery channel by following the tips and advice in this article!
by Bill Brandon
DevLearn is always an exciting, fully-packed event. DevLearn 2008 was no exception, with the Adobe Learning Summit and Training Magazine’s Technology in Action conference-within-a-conference thrown in for good measure. This article presents a summary of the conference, with many links to videos and other content for those who could not be there.
by Sheila Jagannathan, Margaret Martinez
Not too long ago, Moodle was a little-known content and learning management application supported by a tiny community. Since 2006, it has enjoyed tremendous growth, starting in the education community but now spreading to small- to medium-size businesses. Should you be looking for ways to put this Open Source Software to work?
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