DigitalChalk eLearning

APRIL 24, 2014

Blended learning has been a buzzword in the education industry lately, but what exactly is it? Blended learning is a term used to describe the way eLearning is being combined with traditional classroom methods and independent study. A blended approach to learning ensures that the learner more engaged and driven.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Recently, we have been hearing the term “ micro-learning ” more often, especially in corporate environments. Micro-learning has quite a few benefits to the students and the instructors. What is micro-learning? Micro-learning is learning in smaller segments and goes hand in hand with traditional eLearning.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

*We have partnered up with Capterra to share the difference between a flipped classroom and flipped learning. If you are familiar with the eLearning world, then you’ve most likely heard the terms “Flipped Classroom” and “Flipped Learning”. Flipped Learning. Learning Culture. However, they cannot be used synonymously.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

To make corporate learning low-cost and more accessible, you can always create a well-polished online course. It will only be effective if you first define desired outcomes. Define clear and realistic learning objectives, progression and assessment. Include various formats and activities for every learning style.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Recently, we have been hearing the term “ micro-learning ” more often, especially in corporate environments. Micro-learning has quite a few benefits to the students and the instructors. Micro-learning is learning in smaller segments and goes hand in hand with traditional eLearning. Micro-learning occurs on a daily basis.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

MARCH 19, 2015

It’s time again for the Learning Solutions Conference & Expo and this year will be bigger than ever. Come see us to learn how DigitalChalk is your ultimate LMS solution for online learning. What is the Learning Solutions Conference & Expo? Learn more. The post Come See Us at Learning Solutions 2015!

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DigitalChalk eLearning

JUNE 26, 2014

It represents a guideline for building effective training and performance support tools in five phases. Identify your audience, problems and objectives, the learning environment, and the audience’s existing knowledge and skills. Online Training Software Build Your Course Effective eLearning Learning Environment'

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DigitalChalk eLearning

OCTOBER 10, 2013

*We have partnered up with Capterra to share a few tips for creating an interactive learning environment. These are 5 tips that will help you create an effective and interactive learning environment for your students. It is important to build a course that promotes an interactive learning environment. Content is king.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

MARCH 13, 2018

Beyond the Hype – 5 Practical Applications of xAPI for Online Learning. In today’s blog, we want to take the mystery out of xAPI and show you some of the benefits xAPI can bring to your online learning solution. SCORM is an alternative, more traditional, method for tracking learning data that is still in use.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

JUNE 9, 2016

Staying up-to-date with the latest digital learning trends can help you and your organization take advantage of opportunities to create more effective learning. Let’s explore six digital learning trends that we’ve been watching in 2016. Mobile learning: learners want mobile. Gamification: Make Learning Fun.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

JANUARY 30, 2014

*We have partnered up with Capterra to share a few tips for creating an interactive learning environment. With these 5 simple tips, you’ll be on your way to successful, effective online training in no time. With these 5 tips for building effective online training, you and your students can become more successful.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

MAY 22, 2014

All headings and subheadings should clearly describe what the student could expect to read and learn from the course as well. Online Training Software Tips and Tricks Effective eLearning Learning Environment' Always remember that the content you cover in your online course should be relevant. Do stay organized.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

APRIL 10, 2014

Microsoft Partners in Learning has created an abundance of resources for professionals and educators around the world to take new approaches to teaching and learning. They provide you with the tools, resources and activities you need to learn more about how technology plays a role in the advancement of learning in the 21st century.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

JUNE 19, 2014

Different from game-based learning, gamification in learning does not involve students in designing and creating their own games, or in playing commercially produced games. Of course, make sure your badges are tailored to your business and specific learning goals. Scaffolded learning with increasing challenges.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

JANUARY 29, 2015

Blended learning—using both traditional and technology-based methods for teaching—has become the norm for many educators. In 2010, more than 4 million students had access to online learning components in the classroom in addition to standard learning materials. However, the benefits don’t come with a snap of your fingers.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

JANUARY 23, 2014

Video storage – many learning management systems allow you to upload or embed the video directly within their platform. Online Training Software Tips and Tricks Effective eLearning Learning Environment Video Training' Low quality video is more distracting than useful. Uses more bandwidth and takes longer to load.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

JUNE 12, 2014

Instructional design is the systematic development of instructional specifications using learning and instructional theory to ensure the quality of instruction. It is the entire process of analysis of learning needs and goals and the development of a delivery system to meet those needs. Who is an Instructional Designer?

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DigitalChalk eLearning

JANUARY 1, 2015

Many are finding that implementing the use of a learning management system (LMS) in the workplace can help. Most employees, 58%, would be more likely to use their company’s online learning tools if the content was broken up into multiple, shorter lessons. This can be accomplished with content chunking or micro-learning.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Students can likely learn faster and remember key terms when associated to an image. Are you looking for quality images to use in your online learning courses? Tips and Tricks Content Design Effective eLearning Stock Photos' With less visuals, the student can better focus on the content. Do use words and pictures together.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

JUNE 5, 2014

A test can assess the learner’s progress, as well as motivate them to “want to” learn. Online Training Software Tips and Tricks Effective eLearning Tests and Quizzes' It is important to always assess your students’ progress and knowledge throughout the course, rather than just at the end. These are a few tips to get you started.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

MAY 21, 2015

The effectiveness of animations in learning is well-established in the scientific literature. In the Educational Psychology Review, for example, Mayer and Moreno state that “students learn more deeply from animation and narration than from narration alone.” Fireworks, flags, flashing lights, etc. O’Day et al.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

OCTOBER 9, 2014

People retain approximately 83% of what they learn visually as opposed to 20% retained by reading. The large amount of research required for creating an effective infographic will show your knowledge and position you as an expert on your topic. Tips and Tricks Infographics Online Learning' That’s a pretty strong number.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

JULY 3, 2014

Increases learning retention. Students are able to better learn and retain the content when they relate to it differently than just reading or watching a lecture. Having a non-traditional learning experience with leaderboards, badges, points, and rewards is a major plus in your students’ eyes and makes it more enjoyable to everyone.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Sometimes it can be difficult to build an effective interactive online course for your students. Raptivity is a great tool to help you build rapid interactivity for effective learning. Each template has unique interactions based on the various learning phases to help you quickly build an eye-catching course.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

JULY 24, 2014

Get the most out of your learning management system by integrating these applications into your course creation! With Keynote, easily create captivating presentations using powerful tools and impressive effects. With Raptivity’s 180+ eLearning templates, easily build rapid interactivity for effective learning.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Insert video into the course via learning management system. Online Training Software Tips and Tricks Effective eLearning eLearning Checklists Video Training' Schedule the videographer, guest speakers/actors, location, sound and lighting technicians. Record the video. Compress and render the video. Key Factors to Consider.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

APRIL 23, 2015

If yes, then chances are you are using a learning management system (LMS) to do so. Using a combination of in-house and third-party is also the most effective way for employees to retain information. Video training is most effective. Do you sell or create courses and/or training online? See the results below. Commentary.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

There are many different ways to create an eLearning video, but all have the same purpose: to effectively teach your students. Students have short attention spans and they focus and learn more in chunks. Students learn better if they are shown live demonstrations, especially in customer service or sales. Include demonstrations.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

MARCH 31, 2016

However, designing effective and engaging custom eLearning methods can be a challenge. You may have exceptional learning content, but that does not mean employees will absorb the information. Employees will more immediately apply learning on the job and information is better communicated. Precise and effective evaluations.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

AUGUST 20, 2015

The developers from the eLearning industry constantly create and design new concepts that change the way people learn and teach. This online tool enables you to create basic, but effective courses and lessons. You can use SmartBuilder to provide an effective learning experience without hiring an entire team of programmers.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

JULY 4, 2013

Everyone knows how to use it (and if they don’t, it’s easy to learn). Organize and print your slides more effectively. View and edit multiple presentations individually, side by side or even on separate monitors. Quickly create content with tons of layouts , backgrounds, and color themes.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

DECEMBER 17, 2015

3 Fresh Ideas to Help You Create Innovative Digital Learning. Why not use some modern technologies to enhance the learning experience? In this article, we’ll look at three fresh ideas that can make your digital learning more interactive and engaging for the learner. Image effects (rollovers) are interactive and engage the user.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

And this is because students are expecting to be surprised with innovative lessons and learning materials. Online Learning Consortium. This website is all about upgrading the e-learning processes. Online Learning Consortium. This website is all about upgrading the e-learning processes. Digital Learning Now.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

MARCH 5, 2015

Raptivity is a great tool to help you build rapid interactivity for effective learning. Each template has unique interactions based on the various learning phases to help you quickly build an eye-catching course. Learn how to create an interactive presentation with Raptivity here. Articulate. Adobe Captivate.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

JANUARY 21, 2016

Effective management. Introduce learning and collaborating in an engaging manner in order to to entice more enthusiasm and involvement. Effective payroll system. This is especially true for younger generation workers. This is critical in developing an atmosphere where employees want to engage with their work.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

JULY 28, 2014

DigitalChalk also enhanced its’ email notification capabilities to allow for more effective communications and reminders to students. DigitalChalk is a leading learning management system (LMS) for businesses to create and deliver their training courses online. To learn more about the Washington 1.0

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DigitalChalk eLearning

JULY 9, 2015

Standard authoring tools are too complicated for the rest of the Learning and Development (L&D) team to use. Let’s look at three ways Elucidat is helping eLearning teams deliver more effective eLearning faster. Sam Taylor, Head of Learning, describes Elucidat as ridiculously easy to use. “We’ve

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