Articles about the category Planning
The 5 W of Microlearning
31 July 2019Microlearning is a method of acquiring knowledge online in short-lived "pills", which offers users maximum freedom and flexibility.
Tips for using icons effectively
31 July 2019Intuitive, fast and effective, icons can be a very useful graphic element in eLearning. In order to be truly advantageous, however, these graphic elements must be used in a conscious and precise manner.
Online courses: ADDIE and other models for instructional design, which one to choose?
31 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
24 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 create your own ad hoc business training?
24 July 2019Suggestions for the development of a successful company Academy
How to make your webinars more interactive
17 July 2019Have you ever attended an online webinar that didn't require your direct interaction?
Why take an online course in the form of micro-contents?
17 July 2019Is creating micro-content just a response to the decline in attention and retention, or a more effective method of transmitting knowledge?
The process of reviewing the e-Learning contents in 4 steps
3 July 2019Using an e-learning content review service can help you create quality. However, the review process may be complicated, elaborate and boring unless you follow the following 4 best practices.
3 strategies to reduce student dropout rates
3 July 2019Online courses are becoming more and more successful. However, the number of students leaving the training course due to lack of motivation also increases. What are the most suitable strategies to avoid this phenomenon?
How to prevent students from going into cognitive overload
26 June 2019The "cognitive overwhelm" is that feeling that students can experience when they cannot continue a training course in a satisfactory manner due to stress and an excessively confusing and information-laden program.
What types of videos do you include in an online course?
26 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?
5 tips to make an online course interactive
19 June 2019One of the main challenges in designing an online training course is to be able to keep students' attention high. Adding interactive elements is one of the best strategies to succeed in this endeavor.
How to write an online course with the right tone of voice?
19 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.
Game-based learning: cognitive load, motivation and learning
12 June 2019Game-based learning is a teaching method that allows the user to visualize their progress and feel satisfied, motivating them to engage further and continue learning. In eLearning these aspects are fundamental.
The 5 worst eLearning navigation obstacles
12 June 2019An eLearning platform has different ways of use than a simple book. For this, it is necessary to design the course in such a way that students can easily navigate between chapters and online content.
Bringing digital natives to baby boomers thanks to e-learning
5 June 2019Can online training unite different generations of workers and how?
eLearning courses: how to give effective feedback
5 June 2019What is the best way to give feedback to a student after a test? It is an important question as the student's assessment is a great teaching opportunity and an opportunity to stimulate learning.
How important is text in eLearning?
29 May 2019Reading from a screen creates some difficulties. Yet, in an online course, textual content is essential to improve understanding and increase students' knowledge. How to make this type of content more attractive?
4 questions to evaluate an online course
22 May 2019At the end of a training course not only the students are evaluated ... but the whole eLearning project. The final moment is essential to summarize the results achieved by the students and the online course.
Gamification and Social Networks influence online learning?
22 May 2019In addition to the way we communicate, gamification and social networking have a strong impact on e-learning learning processes.
How is the storyboard used in eLearning?
22 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.
How to use affordance in e-learning
15 May 2019The graphic aspect of an eLearning platform, besides making the course more enjoyable, also has a practical value. Through the conscious use of design elements it is possible to make the interface more useful and more intuitive for students.
What questions should an SME be asked before designing an online course?
8 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.
5 design elements to make an online course effective - Infographic
8 May 2019An online course allows you to insert a wide variety of design elements that help to involve students and improve learning opportunities. However, it is essential that the interface is as intuitive as possible.
Gamification: some useful examples for online training
24 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.
How can I create eLearning courses faster?
24 April 2019Many make the mistake of immersing themselves enthusiastically in the design of the course, without dwelling on some focal points.
Why collaborative online learning activities are effective
17 April 2019Online collaborative learning activities facilitate knowledge exchange and active learning and require a strong commitment from teachers, including in the implementation of feedback and evaluation processes.
The importance of context in eLearning
10 April 2019The details of an online course, from the objectives to the contents, must be contextualized. It is an essential feature that will allow students to be aware of the usefulness of the training path and of the job opportunities.
Learning management system for mobile devices
10 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.
5 good reasons to adopt e-learning in schools
10 April 2019Using e-learning in schools to support the traditional teaching method can be useful for several reasons: it facilitates shared learning, makes it more pleasant, stimulates students' curiosity and more.