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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

Grab a spoon, and let’s dig in to the soup, with this eLearning glossary. eLearning -Also referred to as internet-based learning, web-based learning, and online learning is any training or education delivered via computer. SCORM, LMS, AMS, LCMS, API, JITT, what does it all mean?!

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The student will become the master! But how? Adapting the Feynman 3-Step Mastery Technique to Online Learning

Association eLearning

When teachers and learners want to convey information quickly there’s always a temptation to rely on definitions and a sampling of big picture ideas to help the learner hit the ground running. He asked, what does it means to know something well, over simply “knowing its name” (or memorizing definitions and concepts)? “ See that bird?

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3 Steps to Turn Content into eLearning

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So how do we turn content into a fully functioning eLearning module to support our performance gap and/or learning objectives? Firstly before you even consider commencing this part of eLearning development, make sure you have your definition locked down.

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Game Based Learning: Is It Appropriate For My Association?

Association eLearning

Players will definitely let you know what they like, so even informal focus groups can be very helpful in deciding on your association’s gaming strategy. However, you may want to consider creating an early prototype – perhaps even just in PowerPoint. Then, do some informal feedback testing from a sample of your own demographic. Tweet This!

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How to Create eLearning Using PowerPoint

Association eLearning

Having a solid foundation in PowerPoint is a must when using rapid content authoring tools to create online learning. There is definitely a time and place for them, but in most cases you don’t want an entire course to consist of nothing but bullet points. They are likely to be overwhelmed or “zone out.”. •

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eLearning Trends for 2015: Here to Stay or Go Away?

Association eLearning

Below is a list of eLearning trends we expect to see in 2015. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are definitely trending in eLearning. These are online courses offered to the masses, often for free. Ok maybe not forever, but a provider can dream. Will they last or fade away? Only time will tell.

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Creating Real Engagement in eLearning

B Online Learning

Well, according to dictionary.com the word engage is defined as: “To occupy the attention or efforts of (a person or persons)” That sounds reasonable and is definitely something we should be doing but why is there still so much poor eLearning around if so many claim to be able to create engaging eLearning?

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