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7 Tips for Translating and Localizing your e-Learning Program Are you an e-Learning professional concerned about the best way to have your program reach non-English speakers? http://elearningindustry.com/7-sure-fire-translation-tips-for-e-learning

The Agile Approach to Learning Game Design Corporate learning professionals, instructional designers, trainers and eLearning pros… listen up. I want to let you in on a little secret: Game-based learning requires a whole new approach to learning design. It's not the same as eLearning development, and it's definitely not a set of skills you can pick up at an in-service day. The ADDIE approach to learning and development simply does not work with games. You have to go Agile instead. http://elearningindustry.com/the-agile-approach-to-learning-game-design

"Yes it is true! At the following article you will find over 1000 free eLearning resources for both new eLearning professionals and the experienced ones! From 72 free elearning storyboard templates, and 51 free elearning ebooks to 259 free educational technology tools. "

In this exclusive interview with Learnnovators, Jay Cross shares his insights on how informal learning is transforming workplaces around the world today. He explains his thoughts on the role of learning and performance professionals in supporting learners in today's workplaces. Jay's views on how today's forward thinking organizations are extending informal learning into the workflow are invaluable. Read on…

Employers often find it very difficult to close senior level positions through traditional job portals due to unavailability of suitable profiles

Employers often find it very difficult to close senior level positions through traditional job portals due to unavailability of suitable profiles

Simulations for Fun and Profit by David A. Mallette, Instructional Systems Technologist NOTE: The video and simulation both require Flash and adequate bandwidth. As mentioned here, we have discontinued web distribution of our training in favor of local launch, server authenticated systems of our own design due to bandwidth and latency issues on the Internet that are not likely to be resolved for a long time. The video is compressed enough for 500kpbs or so throughput and the simulation will run in less. By the mid 90s, simulation was the place to be for those on the cutting edge of technical training. A variety of raster-based, multi-tasking computer platforms were available that could provide real-time, free-play simulations of complex machines. Whoops. I've probably lost a bunch of you right there at "raster." I'll explain.

eLearning 101 is the first of a five part series that covers the basics of what developers should know about building online courses. Congratulations on becoming an eLearning developer! You are on your way to creating your first course. Take a few moments to familiarize yourself an introduction to eLearning There are various software's to use to build eLearning. My favortie is Adobe Captivate because it is a dynamic robut eLearning development tool which offers developers the ability to convert pertinent training information into web delivered and self-paced courses. If you are lucky, you will be part of a development team were you can work with a variety of subject matter experts (SME's) who provide documentation, scripting, images and other assets which can contribute to a course being created. As an eLearning developer it is important that you are able to effectively communicate the benefits and features of the eLearning developer's program. Being able to describe the value of the program and your development skills will ensure that you gain the support of your supervisors, peers and intended audience. Think about the value of the course(s) you are creating and communicate this value to your team.

FREE Webinar "Camtasia Studio 8 for e-Learning Case Studies" Exclusive Offer for http://elearningindustry.com Members Tuesday, September 25th - 4 PM Eastern Forever it seems that Articulate and Captivate have been known as the first choice tools for E-learning. When Instructional Designers thought of Camtasia Studio they would most likely thing of linear software demos but not any more. With the arrival of Camtasia Studio 8 the is now a third option that is not only much less expensive than the competitors but also allow for a rich media experience along with a crystal clear screen capture engine and a vast array of outputs. This is content you don't want to miss! "Camtasia Studio for E-Learning- 4 Case Studies" Next Tuesday, Sept. 25th--> 4:00 p.m EST/1:00 p.m PST REGISTER FOR THE LIVE WEBINAR: http://learncamtasia.com/eLearningIndustry