Breakthrough eLearning Reflections on how to break through some of the barriers that prevent the achievement of excellence in eLearning.The 5-E Framework: Establish Value / Effect Change / Engage Stakeholders & Learners / Experiment / Evaluate Results Thursday, November 23, 2006 Harvesting Your SMEs Brain One of the great things about working in the eLearning field is the variety it affords. Whats to be done to avoid the SME bottleneck? MORE

Below are our recommended learning and development articles from the past 12 months, including thought-provoking or simply fun articles related to the field. Recommended Learning and Development Articles from Our Senior Learning Architect. Are you a Learning Dispatch newsletter subscriber? A favorite newsletter feature is “This Month in Learning.” Learning Experiences (16). Learning Management Systems (4). Document. MORE

This is a normal phenomenon to observe, having in mind that the smartphone has become an integral part of the life of all of us. We use apps and tools that help us with translating menus and signs, managing our finances or finding the nearest place where we can eat. In his article 25 Important Apps And Digital Learning Tools For University Students , Scott N. The Best Apps to Facilitate Student Life. Here are a few of the most useful tools: . MORE

As online learning continues to grow, it’s more important than ever to make sure instructors know how to create quality online courses, including custom video. Faculty new to video need guidance on how to use new technology and connect with students online, while tech-savvy instructors seek ways to make their online courses more engaging. Training faculty to create quality online courses, however, can be challenging. MORE

Past years eLearning Conferences 2012 , eLearning Conferences 2011 , eLearning Conferences 2010 , eLearning Conferences 2009. This year, he has cut down the list slightly to cover "selected events." As always, please note that events, dates, titles, and locations may change; thus, CHECK the specific conference website. All Internet addresses were verified at the time of publication. link] March 5-7, 2013 Data Quality , Sydney, Australia. MORE

Do you have a training or information need that could benefit from a social media strategy? Understanding the universe of options can help you match your need to the best approach. So here are descriptions of ten applications representing different social media technologies that promote learning. Although podcasts are a one-way form of communication, they enable the creation of user-generated content. It also integrates with a few open source eLearning tools. MORE

With the rising trend of e-learning, a question that arises is how it started and what the future of this field is. Distance Learning began with lessons via postcards. Only in the 1840s, Issac Pitman provided his students with correspondence courses. Since then, distance learning, along with new information technology, was adopted by universities who wanted to extend their market beyond their immediate areas around their location. MORE

What Is a Learning Management System (LMS)? The shorthand description of a learning management system is an online location that helps you manage administration, tracking, reporting and delivering of courses, lessons and tests. How does a learning management system work? The best way to imagine a learning management system is to think of it as a vast website, that only those people with a log-in will be able to access. Talk to the users. MORE

Since the emergence of online learning, there has been a discussion on whether online classes are better than traditional classes. In the case of distance learning, it may be most appropriate at colleges and universities. Distance learning allows students to balance their other commitments more effectively, at least in cases they are adult learners, commuters, and part-time students. What is Online Learning? What is Online Learning? MORE