There is strong evidence that economic growth has been accompanied by growth in both spending and participation in schooling. In the second half of the 20th century the U.S. was the global leader in education, with largest supply of highly qualified people in its adult labor force of any country in the world. This tremendous […]
Learning Management Systems (LMSs) are used by academic institutions and companies to manage, track, and deliver courses and training programs. One of the fastest growing software sectors over the last decade, it is now a billion dollar plus industry with hundreds of competing offerings. Capterra helps people find and compare the best software for their […]
For some time now, most companies have been trying to implement e-learning, as their major platform for delivering training, to their employees. Most of them experienced that the path to successful e-learning can be rough and full of difficulties. To overcome these difficulties, Τhe Chain of Successful eLearning Infographic presents 10 "links" that make the […]
Mobile learning today is a buzz because of its important features like convenient and easy access, just-in-time learning and byte-sized modules. It is therefore, not surprising that mobile technology is integrating an employee’s work life with his need for study and leisure. Organizations can benefit from mobile learning technology in a number of ways. It […]
The Is 2014 the Year of the Corporate MOOC? Infographic presents the evolution in corporate training and 7 types of corporate MOOCs. All signs point to 2014 as the year of the corporate MOOC – when companies combine an engaging online MOOC experience with skill-based content so employees can learn anywhere, anytime. Bite-sized learning is […]
Online learning is often a tremendously valuable and convenient way to achieve educational goals, whether that is in the form of online videos, online courses, online degrees or online vocational training. But there are a few important things one needs to consider before delving into online learning. The What Online Learnes Should and Shouldn't Do […]
ADDIE was first created in 1975 and it is ever since the most commonly used design tool which helps in creating effective training programs. The ADDIE instructional design model is most commonly used as it is simple and easy to understand. It is applicable in any type of an organization and provides a means for […]
Adults are characterized by maturity, self-confidence, autonomy, solid decision-making, and are generally more practical, multi-tasking, purposeful, self-directed, experienced, and less open-minded and receptive to change. All these adult learners traits affect their motivation, as well as their ability to learn. Adult learners respond best to eLearning when course designers keep their specific learning needs in […]
We all might have experienced situations when our learners are not interested in completing e-learning courses, are dull and do not have any interactions. Learners get bored and therefore knowledge transfer does not take place. Gamification, or integration of game elements into an eLearning course, can enhance the learner’s engagement, by seizing and retaining his/her […]
Technology has provided educators with abundant resources that prevent online students from feeling detached and disengaged. Statistics reveal an increasing popularity of online video. Videos bring value to online courses by increasing interactivity, fostering engagement, and contributing real-world content. Video not only consolidates visual and auditory stimuli into a single package, but also helps ‘bridge […]
Keeping great teachers in the classroom is as much about retaining them as it is about hiring and training them. Yet while it can take educators approximately five years to master their craft, 30 percent of new teachers stop far short of that and leave the classroom within the first two years. Teacher attrition is […]
As online technologies have exploded into mainstream education and corporate training, the need for professionals who are highly qualified in designing, developing, implementing, and assessing instruction has increased. However, the roles and responsibilities of educational technologists have become as varied as the employers who hire them and the tools they use. In order to shed […]
