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What Is eLearning? The Good, Bad, and The Ugly

Association eLearning

You might also notice eLearning being referred to as online learning, web-based learning, or distance learning. Our brains have been wired over the last 2,500 years to learn through stories. How many of us still associate the story of Hansel and Gretel with “stranger danger?” Share this on LinkedIn.

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6 Signs It’s Time to Invest in an LMS

Association eLearning

It in recent years, online education (also known as eLearning, distance learning, and computer-based training) has grown to include self-paced courses, certifications, and even game-based simulations. How do you know it is time for your association to invest in an LMS? Share this on LinkedIn. Share this on Facebook.

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When CEs Aren’t Enough: How to Engage and Empower Learners

Association eLearning

Share this on LinkedIn. Remember, your learners have choices when deciding where to obtain their CEs, give them a reason to choose you! Share this on Facebook. Tweet This! Share this on Google+. Pin this to Pinterest. Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Send via Email.

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Secret to Creating Self-Motivated Learners

Association eLearning

If someone wants to learn how to play the guitar, but the music store doesn’t have any in-stock, they aren’t likely to buy a different instrument instead. Chances are they will lose the motivation to learn as obstacles begin to get in their way. Share this on LinkedIn. Share this on Google+. Pin this to Pinterest.

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Digital Badges for Educational Achievement

Web Courseworks

If you’re an association education or technology director, you might be intrigued by the possibility of bringing badges to your members. During our CourseStage Users Group Meeting earlier this year, consultant Mickie Rops cautioned associations against jumping on the badges bandwagon prematurely.

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Advantages of GreenLearning

Association eLearning

In comparison, a study by Britain’s Open University discovered that providing distance learning “consumes an average of 90% less energy and produces 85% fewer CO2 emissions per student than conventional face-to-face courses,” which helps immensely. Creating Your First Association eLearning Course - January 28, 2013. Tweet This!

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Learner Engagement – Are Games the Answer?

Association eLearning

If you read industry journals like “T&D” from ASTD or Associations Now, you’ll see that engagement is hot. Everyone is talking about increasing engagement, and many are turning to gamification, social learning networks, and anything else they think will work to increase learner engagement. Share this on LinkedIn.

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