Should we consider Open Source Learning Management Systems? This is an excerpt from the popular article on open-source learning management systems entitled: “B4 you Say Yes – Know the Pros and Challenges, ” written by [...]
What is a SaaS LMS? With the SaaS model (also known as “the cloud”), a software vendor hosts and supports the software. The client subscribes to the software rather than licensing it and running it [...]
What is Web 2.0 eLearning? The term Web 2.0 refers to new ways of using the web to deliver a more personalized and collaborative online learning experience through information sharing and interoperability. Examples of Web [...]
What is a Learning Management System (LMS)? A Learning Management System (LMS) manages student records, distributes courses to students, and provides features for online collaboration and communication. A well-designed Learning Management System (LMS) provides hands-free [...]
Think of your brain as a refrigerator. You put information in it to preserve and use later. When you need that information again you remember it, “taking it out of the fridge” so to speak. [...]
I was recently introduced to a card game called Dixit. The goal is to figure out which picture card another player is thinking of, based on a hint they provide. I figured I’d have some [...]
Reviews are a key part of developing any eLearning. In my experience, they’re also one of the steps that cause the most confusion and delays. Whether you’re working with an outside vendor or someone within [...]
Many courses rely upon voiceover to help connect with their learners. This is a solid approach and, when used well, can make for great learning experiences. But what I have found is that the narrated [...]
It was a bright and glowing computer screen. The reviewer stared at it with wide eyes, frozen in terror. The association had asked for something creative, but this… Cold sweat formed on the reviewer’s brow [...]
"What is a marcom strategy and why do I need one for continuing education?" you might ask yourself. Sounds like a buzz word right? Marcom or marketing communications, is the branch of marketing that decides [...]