When adults join a training program, they bring with them two elements: they have varying levels of knowledge and they learn at varying paces. Competency-based training programs recognize these differences and match…
There is always a gray line between using original ideas and adding your own to them to create a new idea AND to use the original idea as it is. While attribution…
Scenario-based eLearning is quickly becoming the main focus of eLearning design. This is owing to the fact that eLearning programs are required to emulate the real-world/job context of the learner. You depict…
Designing eLearning courses can be rather tricky, if you don’t know where to start. There are lots of things to do, lots of tools to use, and lots of parameters that can impact…
The ultimate goal of learning and professional development is to instill the habit of being a “life-long learner” or continuous training. Do we mean that you need to have your nose in…
Managers are crucial drivers for learning success within an organization. Ever heard of the expression “learning organizations”? Well, managers are behind such organizations. Constant learning leads to innovation.
Organizations complain about the lack of the right human resources and training tools. Why? They do not see the expected results in performance. We hear too many companies complain of a gap between training…
When we design courses, we inadvertently borrow many learning strategies from the K-12 classroom setting. Add to it the layers of andragogy (the science of teaching adults) and you have a well-rounded…
Evaluating your eLearning course by the toughest judges – your learners, is the cornerstone of eLearning development. Receiving feedback from your learners enables you, the instructional designer, to improve your course. Since…
So, your new eLearning course is ready to be launched and you are all excited about the prospects of “immensely” pleased stakeholders in your organization. You know you have integrated the complete…
Hiring an online instructor or a facilitator is one of the most significant decisions you may make for your newly launched course. Be wary of face-to-face instructors eager to teach your online…