“I have a large seashell collection which I keep scattered on the beaches all over the world. Maybe you’ve seen it.” — Steven Wright The comedian Steven Wright has an …
7 Ways to Create More #PersonalizedTraining
I try not to toy with my phone while eating in restaurants. But there are just so many addictive little things in there: Twitter, texts, GIFs of piano-playing cats. Out …
Are Learners Really Listening?
The main reason to use audio in any elearning is to increase learner engagement. But if you’re planning to add audio narration to a course, you could very easily end …
Learning Evolution: From computer-based training to digital learning
I heard the term “computer-based training” the other day and actually had to think about—to remember—what it meant. Though the term is technically still around, it certainly isn’t used like …
Letting the Web Guide Web-Based Training Trends
What do you think are the biggest differences between most websites and most corporate web-based training (WBT)? I know it seems absurd. Web-based training obviously lives on the web. That …
Ecological Learning — Interaction between Standard and Social Learning
For one of our potential clients, I’ve recently been delving head-first into the interconnectivities of social engagement and learning. At this point, I feel like my feet are the only …
Gradeless eLearning
A couple of weeks ago I found myself musing over the theories behind gradeless colleges. What could I as a corporate instructional designer learn from their rationale and their alternative …
How Social Media Should Drive More Authentic Training and eLearning
It goes without saying that social media has drastically changed the way we connect with the world around us. It provides a large open space for all aspects of our …
What it Takes to Get a 5-star eLearning Course
We see quality ratings everywhere these days. Everyone wants the credibility of a 5-star rating, but how can you know if something is really quality? At Allen, we ensure that …