Articles by the author Paola Giura
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Visual design tips for non-professionals
january 2020The eye also wants its part: designing an online course also means paying attention to the graphic part. What are the elements that everyone should pay attention to?
Why eLearning is the future of corporate training
january 2020Many companies, internationally, are relying on eLearning for corporate training.
Who is the 'modern' student?
january 2020In order to improve your online course, you need to know the target audience. What are the main characteristics that "modern" students look for in eLearning?
4 myths about ‘game-based learning’
december 2019"Learning by playing". This should be one of the mottos of an online course designer. In addition to the so-called so-called gamification, choosing game-based learning, or game-based training, can be a winning move.
Binge learning: what e-learning can learn from Netflix
december 2019"Overeating" on TV series is now a common phenomenon. What happens if e-learning is also transported to this form of consumption? Here are the results obtained from a recent study on the subject.
eLearning: tips from the world of marketing
december 2019What can eLearning professionals learn from marketing? The basic rules can be useful to improve the visibility and quality of your online course.
Does your online course need a menu?
november 2019The menu can help students navigate within the contents in an easy and intuitive way. Is it always necessary to use this element? What are the cases in which it is preferable to insert a menu in an online course?
Is the title of your online course effective?
november 2019Do you think that writing the title of your course is a mere formality? Mistake! The title is decisive when it comes to attracting potential students. How to make it more appealing?
What are the new tools available for designing online courses?
november 2019What are the best tools in the field of elearning? Here are some of the main features that software should offer to help optimize both the organization and the creation of an online course.
The importance of choosing the font in an online course
november 2019Have you ever wondered "if" and "how" the font chosen for your online course influences the learning and involvement of students? This choice can be fundamental to capture the attention of the students.
When to use eLearning in your company?
october 2019When is it preferable to take advantage of the possibilities eLearning has to offer? From smartworking training to entry-levels, here are the contexts in which an online course is a step ahead.
10 advantages of eLearning training
october 2019Are you not 100% sure that you want to enroll in an online course? These ten motivations can be an excellent starting point for deciding to start an eLearning course.
Why are eLearning contents so interesting for students?
october 2019In order to best design an online course, it is preferable to know which are the characteristics of the eLearning courses most appreciated by users. Costs? Interactivity? Choice? Here are the main reasons.
Why choose microlearning for a refresher course? - Infographic
october 2019Quick and easy to access, microlearning can be the best tool both to fix some content already learned in the past and to spread new updates on certain topics.
The main errors in mobile learning
october 2019Mobile learning offers endless possibilities. Nevertheless, it is necessary to remember the differences between the various devices in order to avoid oversights during the design of the eLearning platform. What are the main errors?
Personal anecdotes in eLearning: the main mistakes to avoid
september 2019Well-structured and compelling stories can be a powerful tool within an eLearning course. In addition to maintaining high student concentration, they can help you discover practical cases and improve problem-solving skills.
How to write the description of an online course
september 2019The description of an online course is like a shop window: by reading the text, potential students will decide whether to participate in the training course offered. How to best write this description?
7 skills to create better eLearning courses
september 2019Behind a successful online course, there is always a well-trained design team. But what are the skills and abilities that those who work in the eLearning sector should have? What are the essential qualities to train?
Tips for using icons effectively
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.
3 strategies to reduce student dropout rates
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
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.
5 tips to make an online course interactive
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.
The 5 worst eLearning navigation obstacles
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.
6 false myths about eLearning courses - Infographics
june 2019Is it true that online courses have less quality, are easier or that employers tend to not recognize online certifications? It's time to debunk some of the major false myths about eLearning.
eLearning courses: how to give effective feedback
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?
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
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.
How to use affordance in e-learning
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.
4 questions on content curation applied to eLearning - Infographics
may 2019Content curation can be one of the fundamental tools to be able to offer trainees a more flexible and engaging training path. What is it? What are the benefits of using this discipline for eLearning?
5 design elements to make an online course effective - Infographic
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.