Instructional Design & E-Learning Professionals' Group

How to Assure the Quality of e-Learning There is so much e-Learning now being developed by so many different methods and presented in so many different ways. It seems that in some cases there is less and less time to produce the learning and in others there is a determination to be first with the latest development or to prove that e-Learning really can be cheaper than face to face. Of course in many cases e-Learning has become the way to present 'compliance' training. Perhaps it isn't any wonder that e-Learning has gained a certain reputation for drop-out rates and boredom factors. What skills and knowledge will enable people to assure the quality of e-Learning? http://elearningindustry.com/how-to-assure-the-quality-of-e-learning

Free Webinar: The Hottest Trends in Mobile Learning How are mobile and wireless technologies going to impact learning and performance? In this free webinar, The Hottest Trends in Mobile Learning, mLearning expert Harvey Singh will explore trends in mobile and wireless technology; the use of smartphones, tablets, and other technologies in learning and performance support; and mobile learning applications. http://elearningindustry.com/free-webinar-the-hottest-trends-in-mobile-learning

How E-Learning can be simplified by becoming an Integrated Ecosystem "As a Service" In the past, E-Learning was a technology only accessible to large companies and enterprises. Today, however, the E-Learning market is much more responsive and adaptive to small and medium sized business' needs. http://elearningindustry.com/how-e-learning-can-be-simplified-by-becoming-an-integrated-ecosystem-as-a-service

Soft Skills Training that Actually Isn't Do you remember taking a "soft skills" training class earlier in your career? Perhaps a sales skills training course? A leadership communication skills class? I'm betting you spent the majority of your training time listening to an instructor, watching a few video segments and taking some notes. What percentage of the time in your class was focused on role plays or other behavioral learning activities that allowed you to practice the skills you were supposed to learn? Lack of Skill Practice Shrinks Training Effectiveness

How To Get A Job As An Instructional Designer Getting into instructional design is a very desirable career choice at present, and so many people want to get into it but are often not sure where to start. What qualifications do they need? What will the hiring manager or interviewer be looking for? 1) Do I need an Instructional Design Degree? 2) What Skills Does an Instructional Designer Need? 3) Tips To Get Hired As An Instructional Designer!

Things to consider When Planning for a Multi-Device World and Transitioning to HTML5 As an e-learning professional you are probably recognizing now, more than ever, is the perfect time to develop e-learning for mobile devices. Let's face it, today is a mobile, multi-device world and tablets and smartphones are becoming work devices. Want to take mobile learning forward in your organization? http://elearningindustry.com/things-to-consider-when-planning-for-a-multi-device-world-and-transitioning-to-html5

9 Important Questions To Ask At The End Of The eLearning Project One of the questions that I'm regular asked by clients and elearning developers is When is an elearning project finished? This can be a tricky question to answer if you don't have an agreed end point or you have a maintenance contract.

4 Typical eLearning Projects and The Right eLearning Authoring Tool Some of the most rewarding moments in my career are times when a colleague or client asks with wonderment, "How did you do that?" after viewing an eLearning module or Just In Time training tool or resource I have created. My initial reply to this question is nearly always to list the learning technologies I used. I guess that somewhere in my mind I expect them to go out, get a copy of the software and start using the tool themselves, and so they really need this information. Silly, I know but without these tools, my job would be a lot harder. http://elearningindustry.com/which-elearning-authoring-tool-should-you-use

Are you still wondering what HTML5 is? Trying to figure out if Flash or HTML5 is better for you? Will your organization be able to make the transition?

E-Learning Designer position at Bath United Kingdom Job Title: Instructional/E-Learning Designer. Company: Redtray Solutions Ltd. Street Address: Carriage Court, Circus Mews, Bath, BA12PW, United Kingdom. Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience. Hourly/Yearly: Yearly http://elearningindustry.com/e-learning-designer-position-at-bath-united-kingdom

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

The Top 6 Animated Video Software in the eLearning Market Instructional designers, trainers and educators have long realized the true value of animated videos as one of the main techniques that should be used to increase the audience's engagement and retention during an eLearning course. Would you be interested in a list of the top animated video software in the eLearning market? http://elearningindustry.com/the-top-6-animated-video-software-in-the-elearning-market

Caught the mobile learning vision yet? Would you like to deliver effective learning and employee performance via mlearning? Are you interested to mobile-enable your organization? At the following post you will find 2 scenarios and a 5 step approach to go mobile! http://elearningindustry.com/caught-the-mobile-learning-vision-yet

5 Step Planning For Your Next LMS Do you know what it takes to create a successful LMS Plan? Purchasing a new learning management system is exciting, but having a strong plan will ensure your selection meets the needs of your organization. Follow this 5-step approach to properly prepare, define, and select your next LMS. http://elearningindustry.com/5-step-planning-for-your-next-lms

10 Tips To Effectively Use Videos in eLearning Some say that videos hold the future of eLearning. I wouldn't go that far. But what I can say is that videos can be a great medium in our domain if are well produced and strategically used together with other methods and techniques for the delivery of an effective eLearning course.

Leveraging Cloud technologies: 5 benefits for E-Learning and Corporate Online Training Would you like to know how to Leverage cloud technologies for E-Learning and Corporate Online Training? http://elearningindustry.com/leveraging-cloud-technologies-5-benefits-for-e-learning-and-corporate-online-training

How Real-Time Data in Online Training Benefits the Learner We all know there's no substitute for real-life experience. But sometimes setting up a real-world, immersive learning scenario for your training is too expensive, or time-consuming and difficult. http://elearningindustry.com/how-real-time-data-in-online-training-benefits-the-learner

5 Essential Tools For Your LMS Learning Management Systems are great tools, but at the end of the day, they're ultimately built for students, not trainers. Here's a five common components that we believe you should consider adding to your Learning Management System. http://elearningindustry.com/5-essential-tools-for-your-lms

How SCORM Tracks Course Data Getting Started with SCORM: Tracking Course Specific Data Continuing on in our discussion of the SCORM standard and how communication happens between a SCO and as LMS, in this installment we will be diving a bit into the SCORM data model and discussing how SCORM tracks course data. http://elearningindustry.com/getting-started-with-scorm-tracking-course-specific-data

Top 5 Ways to Use Mind Maps for E-Learning How Mind Maps Can Be Used As An Effective Tool For eLearning Are you interested in improving your eLearning? These 5 techniques will help you leverage the power of Mind Maps and encourage you to utilize online Mind Maps in particular. Follow these tips to transform your eLearning using online Mind Maps. http://elearningindustry.com/top-5-ways-to-use-mind-maps-for-e-learning