The Rise of the Millennials The millennial generation is generally referred to people born between 1982 and 2000. This time period began with a computer desktop as uncommon, but ended with a computer is almost every household. The late 1990’s saw a rise in emails, and the use of mobile phones for communication purposes. Perhaps …
An Infographic Is Important Description An infographic displays more complex data or information with a simple graphical or pictorial representation. Have you ever seen one of those amazing infographics that just make learning fun? They’re engaging, visually appealing, and can help learners quickly understand a complex topic. Following we will discuss the benefits of using …
Universal Instructional Design There are many different types of assessments used for elearning. Each assessment has its own unique purpose and benefits. However, sometimes an assessment can be a barrier to success rather than a help. Universal Instructional Design provides methods for assessing learners that remove any potential barriers. By using UID, you can make …
Articulate RISE Example Description This elearning course template was built in Articulate RISE to achieve full responsive design. In today’s world an elearning course needs to be viewable across devices including on all applications, Learning Management Systems, and website browsers. Responsive design refers to the ability of an elearning course to adjust to the size …
eLearning Course Essentials Example 2 Description Once you have decided to create an elearning course, you will need to determine the proper structure. Adobe Captivate can help you do just that. With its array of powerful tools, you can easily create a course that meets your learners’ needs. Following are the essential elements of an …
Use a Game to Learn Description Games can be a fun way to learn new information or skills. When a game is set up with goals, players are more likely to focus and learn quickly. Games can be used to learn basic knowledge and skills. In addition, games can help you develop problem-solving skills, strategic …
Screencast – Written Cues Description A screencast is a digital recording of a computer screen’s output, which can include audio narration. When used for elearning, videos provide learners with the ability to replay, rewind and fast forward according to their learning needs. Visual and auditory cues are embedded in the video to support the content. …
Explanimation Business Man Pointing Description Learning a new concept can be difficult, especially if you’re not sure where to start. That’s where explanimations come in. An explanimation is a combination of an explanatory video and an animation, which makes learning a new concept easier than ever. The business man in this example points to the …
2015 eLearning Trends Source: CommLab India Here is a video from 2015 outlining the then future elearning trends. Watch the video and then reflect on the summary of each trend below to determine if the predictions were true. Trend 1: Curriculums – It is still important to organise your content into a learning pathway. Trend 2: Short Learning …
Gamification Trends A gamification elearning strategy rewards the learner when certain learning outcomes are achieved, ultimately improving learning results. It is like the days when a student was rewarded with a lolly for answering a question correctly. The only difference is that today we can use elearning to provide the rewards. For example, a learner …
