Why should you use cinemagraphs in eLearning? We'll talk you through some of the ways they can make your courses more effective and attractive. Offering practical tips and examples, if you've thought about adding some movement to your media this is a great place to start. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

Mobile Moodle learning can refer to two things - mobility of learning (i.e. learning on the go), and learning directly from your mobile device. Not surprisingly, the two definitions are interdependently related. Learning on your mobile phone allows increased collaboration, and it acts as an extra channel for communication in a course. Mobile Moodle learning is best when used as a supplementary method to eLearning environments, or even face-to-face classes.

Ask 10 people to order a pizza and you’ll see just how individual we all are and that there are endless ways to create personal savory perfection. Thin base or thick? Order in or take out? More mozzarella… but hold the anchovies, thanks! Personalization allows us to add a touch of the pizza experience to eLearning through customizing content and features to the learner’s individual needs, preferences, and learning style. Through applying personalization in eLearning, learning content can be presented to the individual rather than the group… and allow everyone to choose their own toppings! This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

Cell phones are one of the greatest advancements in communication technology. In the past five years, cell phone usage has increased exponentially, even replacing landlines in many homes and businesses. According to an April 2015 report released by the Pew Research Center, 64% of Americans now own a smartphone, up from only 35% in April 2011. Cell phones have become so enmeshed in our daily lives, it can be easy to forget that cell phone etiquette still matters--especially in the workplace.  1. Know when to put your phone away The convenience and ease of cell phone communication can sometimes overwhelm the importance of face to face interactions, especially in the workplace. Remember that calls and texts are not always appropriate, especially during meetings and workplace conversations. Business Insider even warns against placing your cellphone on the table during a meeting, because you may appear distracted or disengaged. 2. Always identify yourself It may sound obvious, but it can become habit to answer your cell phone with an automatic, "Hello?" However, if you’re using your cellphone for business calls, remember to identify yourself when you answer a call. A simple, "This is Bob Smith speaking" or, "This is Sarah Smith" helps your caller feel at ease knowing who they are speaking to and establishes  a professional, rather than informal tone to the call. 3. Check your volume Often when people speak on the phone, they assume a louder volume than they use in normal conversation, which can be disruptive or distracting to others, especially in an office environment. Always assume a normal, pleasant conversational tone and be aware of others around you. Consider taking your phone calls away from the desk and find an empty, quiet space if you need privacy during a call. 4. Use speakerphone etiquette If you’re speaking to a person on speakerphone, be sure to let him or her know. It not only prevents the other person from saying anything that might be inappropriate for other listeners to hear, but it also makes him or her feel more included if there are other people joining in the call. 5.  Keep your voicemails brief Voicemails are often unavoidable, but take care to keep them brief, especially when you are relaying detailed information. Consider sending specific information in a follow-up email, rather than lengthy voicemail. No one likes having to listen to a rambling voicemail, so pause before the voicemail beep to consider how you can communicate your message as succinctly as possible. If looking for more phone call etiquette suggestions to implement in your office, OpenSesame has a range of courses related to telephone skills, telephone courtesy, and proper cell phone use. Business Skills PostsView the discussion thread.

This morning I awoke to find messages from a dozen friends asking, "Did you send me this?" Hackers had managed to send everyone on my Skype account a link to a weight-reduction site. ("How Rachel Dropped 25 Pounds and 4 Dress Sizes!") I wrote everyone, "This is spam. Please don’t open it. (I wouldn’t suggest … Continue reading Hacked on Skype. No collateral damage. Whew! →

Hosting your first webinar can be a nerve-racking experience. After all, even veteran actors can stumble when they have to pull off a live performance. In this article, I’ll give you some guidelines on how to host a winning webinar from start to finish. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

Dr. Jon Aleckson and Dr. Andy Hicken of Web Courseworks will be speaking on MOOCs (massive open online courses) at the DevLearn 2015 Conference in Las Vegas, September 30 - October 2. Their session will cover innovative work being done by EdCast and other companies using edX, the open-source MOOC platform created by MIT and […] The post Speaking at DevLearn 2015 appeared first on Web Courseworks.

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HBR, September 2015 Gazing at Nature Makes You More Productive The research: University of Melbourne researchers Kate Lee, Kathryn Williams, Leisa Sargent, Nicholas Williams, and Katherine Johnson gave 150 subjects a menial task that involved hitting specific keystrokes when certain numbers flashed on a computer screen. After five minutes the subjects were given a 40-second … Continue reading Gazing at Nature Improves Performance →

The many advantages of using solar power to fascinate each individual to try to start using this energy in their homes. People who rely primarily on the use of commercial electricity always threw the question "Why Go Solar?" Here is the important point. Choosing a solar energy system will allow you to reduce your monthly ...