Articles by the author Catia Dos Santos
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Using an LMS to understand the training needs of students
december 2019We are used to thinking of an LMS, learning management system, as a platform to manage and deliver online courses. If instead it were also a tool to analyze training needs?
What is the difference between a webinar and a virtual class?
december 2019The terminology in e-learning is fundamental. Let's clarify some of the most used terms in the online course glossary starting with the webinar and virtual classroom.
Ideas for an online course on leadership
november 2019How can leadership be taught through an online course? From TED talks to virtual reality, there are many sources of inspiration to create new leaders with eLearning.
Who is the facilitator of a virtual classroom?
november 2019The figure of the facilitator in online courses is essential when deciding to move from a classroom course to eLearning, but that's not all. Who is he and what does he do exactly?
Immersive learning: is it possible to fully immerse yourself in online training?
november 2019From storytelling to simulations and challenges in real time: everything seems to focus on immersive learning where what matters is the error. Have we understood correctly?
Storytelling and scenario-based learning, some concrete examples
november 2019Creating a realistic scenario and telling a story that learners can use in the workplace is a great way to maximize the involvement and effectiveness of an online course. Here are some concrete examples.
Social groups: is eLearning the new frontier of social networks such as Facebook?
october 2019Not only work related social networks, but also the most common ones seem to be more open to platforms and online learning groups. How do social learning groups work on Facebook and what are the advantages they can give to eLearning?
Strategies to promote a new corporate culture with eLearning
october 2019What strategies can be adopted to help change behavior in the company through online courses? Events, challenges and social learning are the key words.
Storytelling and microlearning, can they coexist in an online course?
october 2019How can a long story and short content be integrated? The eLearning answer.
Is it possible to change company behavior through online training?
september 2019eLearning is an excellent tool to acquire skills, but is it also able to stimulate a change in the corporate culture and favor the application of what has been learned?
Case study: how to increase sales by 200% thanks to a Learning Management System, LMS
september 2019Is it possible for a small training institution to become scalable by tripling the number of students thanks to online courses? We are looking for answers with an American case study.
Online courses: ADDIE and other models for instructional design, which one to choose?
july 2019What are the major models for instructional design and how to use them for online training?
How to apply the startup MVP strategy to an online course
july 2019Before launching a product on the market, startups validate their idea with a minimum viable project. Is it possible to do the same thing with an online course?
Why take an online course in the form of micro-contents?
july 2019Is creating micro-content just a response to the decline in attention and retention, or a more effective method of transmitting knowledge?
What features must a learning management system (LMS) include?
july 2019An LMS is used by those who create, manage and follow online courses. How do you choose the best platform for all these actors to agree?
How to switch from a classroom course to an online course
july 2019What is the best way to move from traditional education to eLearning without slowing down the business training process?
What types of videos do you include in an online course?
june 2019Using videos in e-learning is no longer a choice but a necessity. Animated videos, explanatory videos, live videos ... what kind of video is best suited to your target?
How to write an online course with the right tone of voice?
june 2019How to avoid months of work for the preparation of an online course go up in smoke because the wrong tone of voice is chosen? Here are some useful tips.
Learning organization: what does it mean to be a company that learns at the time of eLearning?
june 2019The term learning organization coined by various authors, including Peter Senge and David Garvin, reflects the attitude of a company to remain competitive in a constantly evolving world. What is the role of eLearning in all this?
Bringing digital natives to baby boomers thanks to e-learning
june 2019Can online training unite different generations of workers and how?
How is the storyboard used in eLearning?
may 2019To introduce audiovisual elements in eLearning we use a technique borrowed from the world of cartoons. If you have never heard of the storyboard you are missing out on one of the crucial tools for designing an online course.
Is the future of eLearning in speech recognition?
may 2019What are the benefits of an LMS activated by a virtual assistant? How can a voice command be useful for creating inclusive online courses, for example, for staff and students with disabilities?
What questions should an SME be asked before designing an online course?
may 2019The questions to be asked to a small and medium-sized company are useful to understand what its training needs are. Where to start to prepare a tailor-made online course? Simple: from journalism.
Is it convenient to use inbound marketing in eLearning?
may 2019Promoting an online course through the creation of free content is the essence of inbound marketing applied to e-learning. Does it really work?
Gamification: some useful examples for online training
april 2019Those who think that gamification is to produce educational videogames did not fully understand one of the major trends in online education. Here then is what gamification means and how it can be used in the field of eLearning.
eLearning and digital revolution in the Italian school: where are we?
april 2019What has been done so far for the use of e-learning in schools and what could be done to make the most of the potential of online education?
Learning management system for mobile devices
april 2019The smartphone is an essential part of everyday life and this would be enough to explain why having an LMS for mobile devices. There are many other good reasons to train on your smartphone.
The theory of social learning and the impact on online education
april 2019Online courses seem to have solved the eternal debate between behavioral and cognitive theory by applying a hybrid approach to learning: the theory of social learning. But how do you create an online social dimension?
What are the leading countries in the eLearning industry?
march 2019eLearning is a growing industry. The good news is that it is not only the richest countries in the world that benefit from it. Let's find out the ranking of countries that have bet on online training.
How to adapt the content of an existing online course to the specific needs of a client?
march 2019When you have little time and resources to create an online course, the best solution could be to turn an existing online course into a personalized course. Here are some useful tips.