There are Master Chefs among us, yes, but some of us didn’t always know how to cook, or how to cook properly. Fortunately, two elements have made excellence in cooking something that is accessible and achievable for all of us. One element lies in the fact the best cooks all around the world have made their recipes and cooking approaches so available to all of us through accessible, online content. ... [more]
In a recent OpenSesame webinar, Cushing Anderson, IDC’s IT Education and Certification Research Program Vice President, shared his research of the characteristics and practices of 250 organizations and their use of elearning. Anderson outlines that having the right amount of courses and implementing an elearning program is not a guarantee of success. ... [more]
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Employers who invest more in the learning and development of their staff will have a lower staff turnover than those who don’t. The reason is simple, recent studies show that 69% of staff under 40 remain with their employers due to training opportunities. With this in mind, the cost of training up a new staff member and the cost of increasing the training of existing staff members should be carefully considered. One of the best ways to invest in education is to encourage e-learning initiatives which hold significant benefits for the employer due to the affordability of course costs. ... [more]
A phone call, an incoming email, a trending new video, a work emergency. Today, our attention spans are dwindling as we are pulled in various directions. In fact, recent data from Statistic Brain reveals that in 2015 humans have an attention span of 8.25 seconds, which decreased from 12 seconds from 2000. Due to attention span loss, content producers must adapt and create content that captures the attention of learners quickly and efficiently. ... [more]
The elearning market is huge and is expanding each year. According to Business Wire, by 2020 the corporate elearning market is expected to be valued over $31 billion. What does this mean for elearning content providers? If it isn’t already obvious, content providers will see a surge in demand for their original elearning courses. It is more important than ever for content creators to build engaging courses for the rapidly growing elearning market. However, creating effective courses is more difficult than it appears. ... [more]
A puzzle game is an irresistible activity. Inserting that final piece in the puzzle or triumphantly solving that riddle, gives anyone a rush and a sense of gleeful accomplishment. The good news is that employers can use puzzle games to improve employee skills and productivity. Puzzles and mental challenges sharpen your mental faculties. They require problem-solving skills that can be a great help in expanding a person's ability to think outside the box. In fact, puzzle games can be a fantastic way to deliver effective and engaging online training for employees. ... [more]
People go crazy over Millennials (between 21 and 41 years old). We make it sound as if these guys have suddenly emerged to disrupt our world. We’re 20 years too late to think like that. The truth is that we’re going to go through a real disruption when Generation Z surfaces if we don’t start prepping now. ... [more]
Creating quality elearning materials is vital to the success of your teaching programs. They can help your students take in the topics you're covering, and help them practice their skills. However, you don't always have the time to make all those materials yourself. When you need a helping hand, these eight websites can give you everything you need. 1. Find eLearning Experts: This site offers you a wealth of experts, right at your fingertips. You post the job you need to be done, such as creating an app, and give a budget that you can afford. ... [more]
Today’s eLearning environment sometimes reminds me of one of my favorite movies… Austin Powers. In Austin Powers, a quirky British secret agent from the 1960s is cryogenically frozen and brought back 30 years later to a world that is very different from the one he left. Hilarity ensues. Likewise, many of the eLearning courses that are available today seem to be cryogenically frozen from the early days of web-based training. ... [more]
You’ve invested in making a quality elearning course and you want learners to love it. Crafting the perfect descriptions and learning objectives will help you showcase your product to future learners. Don’t miss your chance to market it properly by lacking in writing skills. Create great first impressions to increase sales and usage of your course by following this detailed guide below. DESCRIPTIONS Descriptions shouldn’t be boring and dry, but rather help build excitement for someone looking to take the course or purchase for their team. ... [more]
