Over the next decade eLearning technology will change rapidly, from virtual reality to on-the-go mobile learning the way learners take and consume digital training will change. Here are some examples of current and future technologies that may impact how you design and develop eLearning in the future. 1. MOOCs Massive Open Online Courses are courses that are taken online, have set schedules and are often adaptations of traditional university courses. Similarly to how you woul

eLearning is trending everywhere, universities, businesses, corporations, etc. Irrespective of their scale, they are constantly implementing an eLearning model to their business. They are all starting to realize how impactful and rewarding it can really be. It helps them become better and stand out from the competition, simply because it provides their people with outstanding opportunities to learn and improve their skills. As people learn and grow, they feel more satisfied w

Elearning is by and large a visual medium, and where visuals are concerned, you should think about your colour choices. You may be restricted to the brand identity colours of your client, but there are still ways to make use of your limited palette to facilitate learning. Your use of colour has an impact on the learning process. Colour can help make parts of your graphics easier to read, signal objects of importance, and change the mood or emotion of your scenes. Understandin

There are different ways to bring knowledge to users, like interactive modules, videos, infographics, etc., and they should be used in conjunction and not as isolated products, to improve the learning experience on the users. Let’s say you have to put together a product for a client, a video, an interactive module or an infographic. After days, nights and weeks of graphic design, architecture, programming, testing and fixing, you have the final files to deliver to your client

“People expect to be bored by eLearning—let’s show them it doesn’t have to be like that!” – Cammy Bean (Author of ‘The Accidental Instructional Designer’) People can absorb information from various stimuli, including visual, auditory, written and hands-on practice. Some prefer a combination of visual and auditory instruction, others learn best when reading, and then there are those who like to be more hands-on in the learning process. Now, the best thing about video is that i

These days, the internet is pretty much an integral part of our daily routine. As early as 2009, France made a ruling that internet access was considered a ‘basic human right’, and 2013, when Germany ruled that the internet was ‘an essential medium in the life of society’. Elearning is hardly a foreign concept to most people at this point, as searching and using knowledge obtained from the web is one of its major uses, and online learning is quickly becoming a normal part of

When designing mobile learning the amount of space you have to display learning content and add interactivity is limited. When designing eLearning for mobile devices this can be challenging and it is important to ensure that your content is both mobile friendly and still delivers the key content your learners need. Here are some techniques that can help you design and develop mobile learning effectively. 1. Progressive Disclosure When designing pages for your eLearning there

In the words of Henry Ford (Founder, Ford Motor Company), "The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave, is not training them and having them stay.” No matter how much ‘training your employees’ eats up production time for your organization, you cannot ignore the importance of training them. Without implementing a successful training program, that educates your staff on the procedures and culture of your business, the long-term cost would outweigh an

When it comes to eLearning learner expectations are higher than they use to be, not only do learners expect to take training on their PC but also on the go using their smartphones, tablets and laptops. As a result of this when designing eLearning and digital training it is important you cater for these needs. For example when a learner takes eLearning on a smartphone it is a very different experience to when they take it on a computer, some of these differences include how th

When you are running a business which employs human resources, you need to train these resources on how to use your customized tools, programs or software, offer services, engage with clients, and everything else. Assessing training needs and training employees is one of the most crucial functions for any business. This is where brains behind training content and eLearning developers get together. What you need next, is to follow a checklist to ensure a good quality eLearning