Teaching or training adults can be very different from what you experienced in grade school. The process for adult learners is similar in concept, but often requires a different approach to ensure all of their mental needs are met. So how do you motivate adult learners so that the information in your eLearning course is…
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Siemens: Customer Excellence
Problem: The Siemens Customer Excellence Department wanted to create a new and improved eLearning course after receiving feedback from employees that the required training was not relevant to all employees and was too sales focused. We were also faced with three additional project challenges. First, the project sponsors required that all objectives previously delivered in…
eLearning and Cognitive Load Theory
When building an eLearning course, it can be tempting to do a full-on information dump and completely overload your learners with too much information. After all, have you ever heard a SME admit that any related content wasn’t critically important? However, as you probably guessed, this isn’t an effective approach to education. This brings us…
Your eLearning Team: An Avenger-like Crew?
In the recently released Avengers: Age of Ultron, a team of superheroes comes together to save the world (and dominate the box office.) Each member of the team has a unique strength that makes this group unstoppable. Really, when you think about it, the team behind an eLearning course acts much in the same way….
Which eLearning Treatment Level Is Right For You?
Different types of eLearning require different levels of interactivity. Some are just needed to share generic information, while some need to really engage learners with material that can be transformed into hands-on training. Before you begin designing and developing a new eLearning course, be sure to identify which eLearning treatment level your course needs to…
Your Guide to the Seven Principles of Successful Onboarding
Over the years, we have helped clients develop various onboarding programs. And while the methods used for executing an onboarding program may vary from client to client, there are seven principles that remain constant. Onboarding is a process, not an event Onboarding is not a one-time event. Think of it as a process that helps…
How Can I Make My eLearning Course More Engaging?
When it comes to eLearning, the main focus should always be on learner experience. Why? Because even the best content and subject matter expert you can find can’t fix a poor learning experience. When learners can’t easily navigate material, digest information, and use the features you’ve built in, all your development work goes to waste….
What Jimmy Fallon and Meghan Trainor Can Teach Us About Design Creativity Vs. Technology
Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, and Meghan Trainor teamed up to sing “All About That Bass” using only classroom instruments. As evident from the music video, this group of creatives know an important lesson: It’s not always about your tools. Sure, these celebrities have access to the newest, most expensive instruments on the market. It’s The…
Is Your Mobile Learning Design Simple Enough?
When it comes to mobile learning design, the biggest factor that comes into consideration is the display size. Since the user’s screen size is much smaller, your design elements need to be uncomplicated and easy to digest. Focusing on the mobile display element puts your mind in the right place. It forces you to focus…
Is Your eLearning Course Offensive?
In our recent post on adding humor within an eLearning setting, we talked about knowing when to draw the line. And that got us thinking. How do you know how to avoid controversy within your eLearning course? Are there jokes you shouldn’t make, or issues you should avoid? In this post, we’ll discuss how you…