The mLearning industry is rapidly growing, thanks to the rise of smartphones and tablets. This presents a problem for many eLearning pros, as many devices are not able to support Flash-based courses. However, making the switch to HTML5 course design can be quick and painless if you know which authoring tool is right for you. In this article, I’ll review the Elucidat HTML5 course authoring tool, and offer insight into its pricing, ease of use, and support services. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

Photo: Brayley Pearce"Be guided through the elearning process with practical tips for L&D professionals and learning designers at each stage." according to Brayley Pearce, Instructional Designer.In Part 1, we takes through engagement, emotion and empowerment in elearning. Part 2 will complete the journey by discussing the learning environment, ways to excite learners and how to evaluate the course.Photo: Sponge UK (blog)E is for Engage  Engage with learners to create a deeper, richer & more meaningful elearning experienceImagine a dream elearning launch scenario…The CEO is behind it, the finance department have signed it off and the subject matter experts (SMEs) and HR have all agreed to the content; The line-managers who’ll be responsible for overseeing the launch are behind the initiative.But did anyone ask the learners? Really ask them?As an instructional designer, with a background in business psychology, I firmly believe there’s great value in getting learners engaged with the process of creating elearning courses.One of Knowles principles of adult learning (andragogy) is to get adults involved in the planning of their learning. Often, however, the first time learners engage with any workplace learning is when they sit down and begin the training.A quick search on Google throws up thousands of results about the questions you should ‘ask yourself about the learners’ but precious little about how to actually work with your learners when designing elearning.Each organisation’s learning strategies are as different as learners are from each other, but here are some ideas to get you started:Talk to the learners (not their managers)Ask potential learners what they need to do their job better/quicker/more effectively. You may be surprised to find its not knowledge they need, but motivation, certain skills or another type of support.Why bother? Training (elearning included) should be tailored to deliver what the learner actually needs, not what the organisation thinks they need.Test the content, design and interactionsTest the course on learners, before and during the design process. Designers can have a very different perspective on a course to that of learners. Find out that content, interactions or imagery and graphics are not delivering the learning experience the learner wants early on.Why bother? Save costs and time in reviews and mistakes by highlighting issues early on. The result? Training based on the learner’s learning desires.Getting the learner to engage with your elearning once you’ve launched is just as important, something we covered in our blog about using marketing techniques to get the word out about your elearning.Engagement once you’re into the course itself leads us to the next of our E’s:Part 2 of the 6 e’s of elearning will explain the learning environment, how to make learning exciting and how to evaluate your elearning.Read more... Source: Sponge UK (blog)

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You walk into a meeting only to be immediately received by a pack of angered faces. You look at the time, you’re a minute late. What’s the big deal? You ask yourself. It’s only sixty seconds. This is the type of mindset that puts many employees in a bad place. The fact of the matter is, it doesn’t matter if you’re a minute late or twenty minutes late. Late is late, and being late tells a lot about your character. There are a few ways that can easily change your habitual lateness, and if followed, can create a huge impact on your career and life. Convince Yourself of Your Punctuality If you don’t genuinely believe that you are punctual, you will never truly be punctual. The first part to achieving success in timing is to play the part. Tell yourself that you are punctual, and although it may seem crazy, soon enough your habits will change. As long as you keep telling yourself that you are punctual you will be. Early is On-Time, and On-Time is Late Although it is cliche, being early is the new on-time. A great way to stay on time is to pretend as though being a few minutes early is being on-time. Showing up a bit early to meetings is a superb way to show your interest and dedication through punctuality. Gain Respect, Stay Organized Those who show up to meetings early and prepared often command a sense respect, and coworkers will look up to them. Early and on-time arrival to meetings also signifies your respect for others, and can be equally returned. In addition, being punctual to meetings demonstrates a sense of organization that is only conquered by those who think and plan well in advance. Anyone can be on time for a few meetings here and there, but it takes a truly devoted and organized employee to perfect punctuality! LefttipsView the discussion thread.

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By Amari D. Pollard, USA Today Syracuse University professor Anthony Rotolo will take his students where no class has gone before. For the first time in it’s five-year history, Rotolo’s Star Trek class will be offered to the public for free. Fans across the U.S. can sign up for the online course, which will run from [...]

by Tom Tracey, Verde Independent Yavapai College, is balancing course and document access online along with traditional classroom experience and support. Imagine an empty college classroom lit with the vapor glow of a lone computer. While this scenario is not likely anytime soon, the trend is undeniable: Online enrollment at Yavapai College has risen 100 percent [...]

By Dian Schaffhauser, Campus Technology A Stanford University cryptography expert will be kicking off a new online graduate certificate program today by examining the future of bitcoin and cyber security during a free webinar open to the public. The Cyber Security graduate certificate program requires participants to pass four courses from among six topics, including "Computer [...]

Screencasts are a great way to look over someone’s shoulder remotely to see what’s happening on screen. I used to use Camtasia for this but the price tag drove me away. I used Jive instead. Both Jive and Snagit were rendered inoperable by the latest update of Yosemite for the Mac. Recordings show a black … Continue reading Screencast, Aha! →