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Trends and insights within eLearning, video design, and training.Corporate Training & Development
Achieve your business goals with modern, engaging, learner-centered training. Benefits, strategies, types, tips, and examples of corporate training.
Learning Analytics for Corporate Training Programs
Learning analytics is the measurement, collection, analysis and reporting of data about learning to understand and optimize learning experiences and their organizational impact.
What is Observational Learning?
Observational learning is the process of learning by watching the behaviors of others. Learn more about this theory, along with examples and applications.
What is xAPI (TinCan) and How Does It Work?
Learn about xAPI (TinCan), the simple learning technology that collects data on a variety of learning experiences an individual has.
Pros and Cons of Using Camtasia for Training Videos
Thinking of using Camtasia to create your next training videos? Check out our pros and cons to see if this video-editing tool is the right fit for you.
What is Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation Model?
Evaluate your training programs using Kirkpatrick’s science-based model of evaluation.
7 Visual Design Tips For Creating Effective Training Videos
Training videos are becoming more common as a tool for learning. Learn our tips and tricks for making good training videos that resonate with your audience.
What is the ADDIE Model of Instructional Design?
The ADDIE Model is essential for any learning professional or instructional designer to know. This is a quick starter guide to learn the basics of ADDIE.
How to Use Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction [Examples]
Creating a learning experience and not sure where to start? Use these guidelines to build an engaging and effective learning experience for any audience.
How to Use Mayer’s 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning [Examples Included]
Create powerful eLearning courses and training videos using Mayer’s science-based theory of 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning.
Tips For Choosing Background Music (For Instructional Videos)
Selecting background music for video is a combined art and science. Check out our tips to make your instructional videos engaging and effective.
How to Create Effective Training Videos
Training videos are an essential medium for digital learning. Learn how to create your own training videos – screen capture, animations, and more.
How to Create Effective Job Aids
Learn how to create job aids that are efficient, engaging, and save your learners a whole lot of time. Apply these tips to training programs and presentations.
How To Boost Learner Engagement In eLearning
Engaging learners online can be a real struggle. Check out these useful instructional design tips and ideas to engage users in an eLearning experience.
Pros and Cons of Articulate Rise For eLearning
Considering using Articulate 360 to create your next eLearning course? Check out our pros and cons to see if this new tool is the right fit for your project.
What Do Instructional Designers Do? Resources and Tips
Instructional design is a commonly misunderstood profession. Learn about the role, responsibility, and desired skill set of an Instructional Designer.
9 Visual Design Tips for Beautiful eLearning
Quality visual design is essential to creating eLearning courses. From designing graphics to choosing fonts, your instructional design and development should look beautiful.
Does Video Actually Improve Learning and Engagement?
Video has taken over in the world of learning. But is it really an effective medium for learning? Check out what the latest science and research says.