Articles by the author Paola Giura
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How to choose the 'voice' of your online course
september 2020Subtitles or audio? Artificial voice or voiceover? Here is why and how to choose the most suitable (human) voice for your online course.
How to make an online course more "human"
september 2020Online experiences can cause a feeling of distance and coldness. Is it possible to make eLearning more like a "live" experience?
How to evaluate the effectiveness of an eLearning course
july 2020Is your online course really as effective as you think? Test it based on the assessment of the course participants, employers and LMS analysis.
The "new normality" and the consequences on training
july 2020One of the sectors that are growing most and need to adapt quickly to the situation caused by COVID is eLearning.
An online course with a minimalist design
july 2020Minimalism is always in vogue. In eLearning platforms as well as giving an elegant touch to the site is able to facilitate the study and readability.
Why are they avoiding your online course?
july 2020The training course you have designed with so much care and effort is not succeeding. Why not? What can you do to attract students?
Smart working: improving employees' skills and productivity
july 2020Continuous training and productivity control are two elements that become even more indispensable in smart working.
Trends in educational technology
june 2020New technologies are an endless resource of educational content. From eLearning, to online libraries, to mass media, education tools are just a click away.
How to look like a design expert (even if you are not)
june 2020Are you entering the world of eLearning design? Are you scared of the graphic side? With a few tips you will look like a real design professional!
Online courses: no to boredom!
june 2020A boring course is equivalent to an uninvolving and effective course. With a bit of inventiveness it is possible to design a training course both instructive and enjoyable.
Why isn't your gamification strategy working?
june 2020It is not enough to apply the principles of gamification to improve an online course. What are the mistakes that can make this strategy fail?
eLearning: the importance of (also) online interactions
may 2020The possibility to interact with other students and tutors allows to involve students and to improve their critical and learning skills.
Involving students: 3 design strategies
may 2020Customizing, narrating and being empathetic are three strategies that can help you design an online course that will engage and engage the students.
How to talk to students
may 2020Trying to create a direct relationship with the students, a kind of conversation, allows to increase their involvement and improve the final results.
Immediacy: the feature to involve students
may 2020To avoid the online course being less effective it is preferable that students always feel "active" within the course. A greater presence of tutors, for example, is one of the winning weapons.
3 problems (and solutions) at the time of coronavirus
april 2020Loneliness, organizational difficulties and lack of concentration are only three of the problems faced by online workers and students. Here are some strategies to overcome them.
What to do if your course goes viral?
april 2020Just like videos, your online course can go viral. Success though, you know, can "go to your head". Here's how to deal effectively with this possibility and how to take advantage of all the advantages.
4 tips to make people remember the contents
april 2020Online courses are an indispensable tool to improve employees' skills. However, in order to achieve this goal, it is essential that the design phase aims to make the content memorable.
What is compliance training?
april 2020Compliance training is fundamental within every company. Making regulations usable is a challenge for eLearning that must design courses that are both a quality product and engaging.
The costs of ineffective company training
april 2020Not investing in a quality corporate training course means risking a drop in benefits. Frustration, low productivity and high turnover are just some of the consequences of this initial "savings".
Online course feedback: 5 errors to avoid
march 2020Receiving feedback on the course from students is a valuable help to improve the course in the short term. What are the mistakes to avoid when designing this test?
Microlearning design: 7 indispensable characteristics
march 2020Speed, effectiveness and simplicity. These three elements perfectly describe microlearning. To turn them into reality it is necessary to pay attention to some features of these "mini" online courses.
Classic Blue, using the 2020 color in eLearning
march 2020Pantone has announced that "Classic Blue" is the color of the year. This news is also fundamental for the world of eLearning which can use this shade to design user-friendly and trendy online platforms.
Tips for keeping students' attention high
march 2020What are the best strategies for engaging students? Here are some tips to prevent trainees from getting easily distracted during online training.
Mental Patterns: How Do They Affect Student Results?
february 2020How to design an online course so that students can connect content with their experiences? Here are some tips on how to use trainee's mindsets.
7 steps to create effective visual communication - Infographics
february 2020From the choice of the font to the responsive design, the visual elements are fundamental for the proper functioning of an eLearning platform. Here are seven tips for creating excellent visual communication.
How to use microlearning in eLearning courses
february 2020If we really want to base our course on microlearning it is not enough just to minimize the content. Here are some tips for planning a "micro" online course.
Freelancers and the importance of online training
february 2020If continuous training is fundamental for all workers, it is even more so for freelancers. In fact, keeping up to date and offering new skills allows you to find new customers.
Useful podcasts for those who work in eLearning
january 2020Podcasts are an infinite source of knowledge, even in the eLearning sector. What are the best podcasts on this topic?
eLearning: involving all types of students
january 2020There are those who learn best through video or audio. There are those who prefer to learn by exercising. To meet the needs of the students, eLearning must try to satisfy all learning needs