E-Learning-Inclusivo (Mashup)

According to a survey carried out by the Rapid Learning Institute, a whopping 94 percent of the Learning & Development professionals who took part in the study said that their learners preferred bite-sized learning modules to eLearning courses that run to 30 minutes and more. They have... http://elearningfeeds.com/think-small-8-commandments-of-bite-sized-learning/

Via Christopher Pappas

One of the biggest challenges instructional designers face while developing eLearning courses is maintaining the motivation levels of learners. Everybody loves to learn. But, as an eLearning professional, you need to understand that various kinds of learners take the courses we develop. Surely,... http://elearningfeeds.com/dealing-with-different-types-of-learners-in-e-learning-2/

Via Christopher Pappas

Audio is one of the important components of an eLearning course that plays a key role in engaging the learner in an online learning environment. Effective use of audio in an online course goes a long way in reducing the cognitive load on the learner and enhancing its efficacy. Here is a very... http://elearningfeeds.com/how-to-use-audio-effectively-in-e-learning/

Via Christopher Pappas

The European Parliament is likely to adopt the EU Data Protection Directive, later this year. Also known as Directive 95/46/EC, it is designed to secure and protect personal data of all EU citizens. Organizations which deal with information about EU citizens will need to adhere to the... http://elearningfeeds.com/how-can-you-train-employees-on-the-new-european-data-protection-directive/

Via Christopher Pappas

Psychology tells us that first impressions are powerful for forming lasting impressions. Did you realize the way you use text in your eLearning courses creates a powerful first impression of the overall quality of your course?

Via Alfredo Calderón

Whenever I design an eLearning course, I ensure that the course is user-friendly and the learners can make the most out of it. For this purpose, I make extensive use of visuals and graphics. Graphics are a good way to replace text in online courses and reduce the cognitive load. They go a long... http://elearningfeeds.com/5-tips-to-harness-the-power-of-visuals-in-your-e-learning-course/

Via Christopher Pappas

There is more than one way to look at an object. You can view it from the front or back, close up or far away, and so on. This is also true of eLearning. So, this post is going to consider it from a different perspective. There are nine elements of good instruction you can use as litmus tests... http://elearningfeeds.com/another-lens-for-viewing-your-elearning/

Via Christopher Pappas

These days, we hear the word gamification everywhere. What is gamification all about, and how does it change your learning experience? According to Wikipedia, Gamification is the use of game mechanics and strategies in a non-game context and in our case, it is training programs. We call these... http://elearningfeeds.com/the-4-important-questions-to-ask-about-gamification-of-e-learning/

Via Christopher Pappas

How To Create Attention Grabbing eLearning Course Titles
A long ago, I read the article Four Strategies for Creating Titles That Jump Off the Page, written by Michael Hyatt, whom I find really inspirational.

Via Javier Sánchez Bolado

"We are now in the age of visual information where visual content plays a role in every part of life. As 65 percent of the population are visual learners, images are clearly key to engaging people in eLearning courses."

Via Beth Dichter, Katharina Kulle

The Instructional Design for eLearning book is an excellent resource for anyone who wishes to get started in the field of eLearning and instructional design. …

Via MonVall

eLearning designers must include best practices on eye movement into their designs or they risk creating courses that learners find information on.

Via k3hamilton