Articles about the category Planning
The theory of social learning and the impact on online education
3 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?
The CSCL model applied to online learning
3 April 2019Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) is a typology of collaborative computer-based learning that can be easily integrated with the models and processes typical of distance learning.
5 tips to improve a course according to user needs
27 March 2019Student needs must be one of the most important factors to create an engaging and useful online course. For this reason, when designing an online training course it is essential not to forget the users' point of view. What are they looking for?
Instructional designer: the e-Learning architect
27 March 2019With the expansion of e-learning the figure of the instructional designer is destined to grow.
Learning object: what it is and what it is used for
27 March 2019The Learning Object (LO) consists in the possibility of re-using, in the context of e-learning courses, educational material in digital format that can support the student for learning purposes.
6 tips to improve an online course
20 March 2019The beginning of the year is always a great time to tackle new and old obstacles that can jeopardize the success of your online course. For this reason, we suggest you little ideas to make improvements to your eLearning project.
How to adapt the content of an existing online course to the specific needs of a client?
20 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.
How long should last the video of an online course?
6 March 2019Is it better to make a long video which explains in detail the topic of an online course, or more short videos on the same topic? How to define the short and long concepts in eLearning?
How to structure the training paths
27 February 2019Do you know the path that the participants take to complete their training? How to better manage the monitoring and why?
The use of video improves learning?
27 February 2019According to many, using video in online courses can help improve student learning and engagement. Despite this, several scholars and experts do not fully share this theory.
The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Learner
20 February 2019Online learning is not going away, so our challenge is to reduce attrition by making online learning “less distant” for learners.
How to build a good learning test in 7 steps
13 February 2019Often those involved in eLearning must create quizzes and questions. What are the 7 characteristics of a "good question"?
How to define the price of an online course
13 February 2019Analysis of competition and its added value are not enough to establish the price of an online course. Price policy must be included in your marketing strategy.
MOOC for e-Learning professionals
6 February 2019The peak for those involved in eLearning? Never have attended an online course. So it is better to take cover with a MOOC with which to train and put yourself in the shoes of their students.
11 mistakes not to be committed in eLearning training
6 February 2019A list of the 11 things that an online trainer should not do.
Customization in e-learning: benefits and methods
30 January 2019Customizing an online course increases student involvement, but is it always possible to create tailor-made content and at the same time achieve the training objectives?
How to meet the needs of today's learners?
23 January 2019Internet has pushed more and more users on search engines to find “their” online content, often replacing an e-Learning course with a Google search. What should today's trainer do to respond to changes in technology?
How to create an online course, step by step, with DynDevice
16 January 2019To offer a course in eLearning mode, you need to use a clear platform that allows you to create and offer training content on your own. Here is a mini guide for those who want to create their first online course with DynDevice.
How to create an interactive opening screen
19 December 2018Have you ever noticed? When you first access an e-Learning course on your monitor you will see an opening screen full of instructions to follow to help you navigate easier and understandable.
How much time did you spend thinking about the design of your eLearning course?
12 December 2018The content and layout of the course involve users. Are you thinking about your students and their interaction with the course or are you focused only on the appearance of the course?
Mirror neurons: do we need to interact to learn?
12 December 2018The research of Giacomo Rizzolatti on mirror neurons raises the important question: are we "programmed" to learn through human interactions?
5 Models for content curation in eLearning
12 December 2018Is it better to create or curate content for an online course? The mass of existing information on the internet suggests to organize and manage the contents following 5 models. They are listed below.
How to take care of eLearning content
5 December 2018The contents of an online course must always live up to the expectations of the students; this is why they must be carried out with particular care. Taking care of the contents means use the resources available online in the most effective way.
3 reasons to use animated GIFs in your eLearning courses
5 December 2018Simple, lightweight and effective images: these are the advantages of using GIF images in your eLearning courses.
How much does the User Experience of the users of the LMS platform count in an e-Learning course
28 November 2018A company that provides e-Learning courses will certainly use LMS platforms, interfaces with support services. Why it is very important to consider the LMS User Experience for the success of a course?
How organize the presale an online course
21 November 2018The hardest part of presale for an online course is to convince users to make the purchase. Here are some useful strategies to make prospects informed and enthusiasts of the e-learning product before it comes out on the market.
Adaptive Learning: what it is and how it can contribute to success
14 November 2018How can you configure Adaptive Learning as a tailor-made solution meeting your Learners’ needs? But more than this: this type of learning also helps achieving the success of corporate training. Let's find out how.
5 good reasons to organize the presale of an online course
14 November 2018Is it possible to receive orders for an online course before finishing it? The answer is that it is not only possible but also necessary if we want to make the most of e-Learning.
Speech recognition in training
7 November 2018The demand for voice-activated devices is growing and can certainly find its place also in the e-learning sector and in training on transversal skills.
Adult Learning: what is it and what are its objectives
31 October 2018Adult learning is a training methodology aimed at adults. The field of educational research has identified factors that are essential in relation to the target audience when designing an e-learning course.