This report explores the new contours of friendship in the digital age. It covers the results of a national survey of teens ages 13 to 17; throughout the report, the word "teens" refers to those in that age bracket, unless otherwise specified. The survey was conducted online from Sept. 25 through Oct. 9, 2014, and […]

Join us at our 2015 International Education Conference in Las Vegas, at the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino! In addition to the Education Conference, we are also hosting a Business Conference that will be held on the same days, at the same venue. One registration fee will allow you to attend both conferences. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

Installing solar panels on your roof can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and make your home comfortable and save on electricity bills. Although the initial cost is high, the federal and local government offers rebates to individuals and businesses that use them, while many local utilities and funding agencies are happy to enjoy the leases ...

by Bruce V. Bigelow, xconomy After establishing a new office of online education earlier this year, UC San Diego recently unveiled plans to develop massive open online courses—or MOOCs—to better prepare workers for jobs in two specialized tech sectors. Under a "global skills initiative" announced by Mountain View, CA-based Coursera, UC San Diego said it will [...]

By Joshua Bolkan, THE Journal Tablet vendors shipped 44.7 million units in the second quarter of 2015, a 7 percent drop compared to the same period last year when the segment notched 48 million devices sold and a 3.9 percent decline compared to the fist quarter of this year, according to a new report from International [...]

by James Connington, Telegraph UK students have a number of options available to them, ranging from looking abroad for countries with lower tuition fees, to forgoing university altogether and opting for an apprenticeship or school leaver programme. One option that has the potential to flourish in this new environment of high fees and student distrust is [...]

  Safety is a top priority for every organisation these days; however it is always a good idea to review the safety systems you have in place and consider how you might be able to make improvements to ensure your workplace is a safer, happier and more productive environment for your workers. To help get […] The post Learning Seat releases Safety Leadership suite appeared first on Learning Seat.

The advantages of online training vs in-person training may best be understood by envisioning how each delivery model would be applied to a given business’s employee training requirements. Let’s say that a fictional company, "Sell Co.," needs to hire two additional salespeople because it is rolling out an additional product. Each model will be discussed...Read More

We all love superheroes, those urban vigilantes we see in comic books and cartoons and comics that beat on the bad guys and save the day. Whether you like Batman or Iron Man or Ichigo or Shegs Okoro, this article will teach you the basic steps in creating your own superhero. Pick your superhero’s inspiration:... Read More Source: How to Create a Superhero

Mobile learning is rapidly becoming the norm of eLearning! mLearning has invaded the eLearning scene, regardless of the age of the learner. A successful eLearning project caters to mLearning by default. In this article, we discover why mLearning is the preferred method of learning among eLearners. Performance support or collaborative eLearning environment, mLearning has all... Read more »The post 7 Awesome mLearning Benefits appeared first on TalentLMS Blog - eLearning | Instructional Design | LMS.

Welcome to South West Nigeria, aka Yorubaland where everyone loves amala ati ewedu and where everyone speaks Yoruba even if they understand (and speak) English perfectly. Okay that’s a bit of an exaggeration but better safe than sorry yeah? This article is going to teach you some useful tips and phrases that can help if... Read More Source: How to Take Public Transport In Western Nigeria

At South Mountain Community College, a homegrown Learner Support System gathers data on students’ usage of campus resources, streamlining the tutoring process and improving outcomes. Campus Technology

If the federal government will fund competency-based programs through Title IV dollars, how should it think about regulating these programs? eCampus News

Lindsay Thomson, marketing specialist at lynda.com inform about the latest lynda.com guide. Successful Elearning in 4 Steps from lynda.com The guide is intended for training and development professionals, and explore what it takes to build a robust elearning program at your organization. Business leaders recognize that providing employee training is critical to success. Find out how to identify needs, set goals, measure ROI, and secure stakeholder buy-in.Step 1: Identify NeedsA "one size fits all" approach to elearning is not sustainable. Find out how to document needs.Step 2: Set GoalsIt helps to know where you’re headed. Create a great plan that exposes the value of elearning.Step 3: Measure Success, Track ROIUnderstanding return on investment is key. Define metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).Step 4: Secure Buy-InBuild a case for elearning. Focus on its value in ways that are meaningful to stakeholders. Source: lynda.com and slideshare

Lectora has plenty of question types to cover most situ […]The post Lectora Questions for Complex Interactions and Equations appeared first on eLearning Brothers.

In order for eLearning to be effective, everybody agrees that you need to engage your audience. If you manage to create a connection with your online learners, the learning possibilities are endless. In this article, I'll share 7 tips for using analogies in eLearning in order to simplify complex subjects and help your audience relate to the subject matter. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

Google Project Sunroof shows how much solar juice is on your roof, no math needed : Google wants to make it easier for people to consider the use of solar energy for their homes. Today has launched a tool called Sunroof Project, which uses data from Google Maps to calculate the solar power potential of ...

by Fox 35 In a ballet studio near Downtown Orlando, they’re giving new meaning to the term "modern dance." The techniques are ones you’d expect, but the students are not. Because not all of them are in the room. The class put on by the Interactive Academy of Performing Arts—or IAPA—uses modern technology to allow [...]

By Cheryl V. Jackson, Blue Sky Innovation The University of Illinois College of Business has launched an iMBA program that it says provides flexibility through blocks of study that it calls "specializations," including core specializations in leadership and organizational management; business tools for successful execution; improving business finances and operations; and strategic financial management. The program, [...]

by DEIDRE MUSSEN, NZ Stuff No bars to education is the Corrections Department’s mantra with its new programme to allow internet into prisons. Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-liga launched the secure online learning project at Rimutaka Prison on Thursday morning, which will run in prisons around New Zealand. Two-thirds of the country’s prisoners were "basically illiterate", [...]

Catering to the growing numbers and the varied learning needs, e-learning opens us to a world of possibilities. In recent times, our experience in creating e-learning for the Healthcare Sector has been growing and we bring forth the learning from some of these experiences. Regulatory bodies closely scrutinize the healthcare sector to ensure that every organization is working within the.... Continue Reading

According to a recent survey, 69 percent of consumers attributed their good customer service experience to quick resolution of their problem. A good knowledge management system: Breaks down silos to enable more collaboration between employees. Ensures that important resources and … The post 3 Ways to Employ Knowledge Management for Customer Service appeared first on Bloomfire.

Welcome to the 21st Annual Online Learning Consortium International Conference This year’s conference promises outstanding keynotes, features sessions and workshops. In addition, our Technology Test Kitchen and Discovery sessions will once again provide you with the opportunity to interact with experts in new and emerging technologies and topics, reinforcing why this is the premiere conference […] This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

By Ann Iverson, Instructional Designer  A recent study from Microsoft Corporation shows that the average attention span for humans has dropped from 12 seconds in the year 2000 to 8 seconds today. Oh look, a squirrel! According to scientists, the age of mobile devices has left humans with a shorter attention span than the common goldfish. Apparently, Goldie beats us out by one second. What’s for dinner? Fish again? Does this mean the end of human civilization as we know it?