39 Like this We’re glad to bring to your attention a guest post prepared by Sarah Bright from Digital Chalk. Gamification is growing in popularity and is a common tool used in many online classes. What is gamification? Well, it is the use of game theory and game mechanics in non-game contexts to engage and motivate your users. There are many different benefits to using gamification within your e-Learning courses, as well as different ways of implementing it.Read more »

18 Shared By definition, instructional design is a method of creating teaching lessons in a way that makes learning more efficient, fun, and effective. In many ways, good instructional design takes just a bit of know-how in combination with the experience of knowing what works and what doesn't. With these design tips, you can fine-tune your e-Learning experience for your adult learners. Read more »

20 Shared Alexandria, Egypt, was known throughout the Ancient World for being the home of the Great Library, one of the Seven Wonders. Not only was it a repository of much of the world’s knowledge, the city itself was a nexus of culture and religion, bringing visitors from far and wide. Though the original library was destroyed, to this day Alexandria remains a uniquely influential center of knowledge and culture, both in Egypt and abroad. Read more »

11 Shared The financial cutbacks that affect most corporate areas have also changed the way businesses educate their employees. No longer is it feasible for most companies to bring in trainers and provide corporate luncheons and other perks. That is why many corporations are turning to e-Learning for education on new products and protocols as well as continuing education. Learn more about how e-Learning can boost your business. Read more »

6 Shared Distance learning has actually been going on for a very long time. It has always been used in remote areas as a teaching tool. First radio then audio and television have all been distance learning platforms. e-Learning Now we have computer based e-Learning platforms that can be accessed from anywhere you happen to be. All you need is a computer, the Internet, and the appropriate software package and the infrastructure is in place. Many learning platforms work well with software additions. They all offer up some amazing tools that can create an interactive learning experience for students and employees. It is unfortunate that many teachers, coaches, and human resource facilitators have rarely used the tools available to maximize the learning and training experience. Read more »

16 Shared Craig Weiss of E-Learning 24/7 is a household name in the e-Learning industry, and a familiar face at conferences and expos worldwide. His in-depth analyses are especially sought after, serving as a valuable guidepost for companies, organizations and institutions who are looking for the best value for their specific needs in all types of training and education. Read more »

22 Shared The portability and functionality of tablets and mobile devices are making them increasingly popular work tools. This move from desktop to go-anywhere technology requires the development of e-Learning solutions that are accessible and functional across all device platforms. Read more »

54 Shared In the last few years, there has been a massive shift from classroom training to computer-based training, or e-Learning. e-Learning offers many advantages to both the employees and the organization in which they are employed. First, e-Learning helps to create a global workforce, and contingent workers have increased dramatically too as a result. Moreover, e-Learning reduces travelling costs and is much more flexible than traditional courses. Online learning also facilitates just-in-time learning and makes constant updates and new tools much more feasible. Read more »

81 Shared The iSpring team has a long-cherished tradition of pushing the envelope in e-Learning technology, and it is now our pleasure to announce that we’re continuing in that tradition with the release of iSpring Version 7.1, now in the final stages of production. Don’t be fooled by that little "point one" in the version number, though — this release contains a couple of revolutionary new features, including PPT-to-Video/YouTube and integrated publishing to our brand-new content-sharing platform, iSpring Cloud. Read more »

16 Shared iSpring Announces New Articles in Knowledge Base iSpring’s developers are unparalleled in their industriousness in rolling out brand-new innovations, and our crack team of testers are no slouches either. That leaves our technical writers the daunting task of keeping up with all this productivity to produce clear, lucid descriptions and explanations of all the hot new features we’re bringing into play. Of course, the iSpring writing team is well up to the challenge. (Hey, if we don’t toot our own horn, who else will?) So, we’re proud to announce the publication of a few more Knowledge Base articles which we trust will be enlightening for our users, old and new. In this update, we’re announcing an "LMS Edition" — four articles describing Read more »