Using Data Visualisations in E-Learning – the Benefits and Top Tips One of the main goals when creating e-learning courses is to make the information as easy to understand as possible. It is also important to make your course as engaging as possible. There are various ways you can do this, from including scenarios to making the course mobile-friendly to …
Understanding the 4 Types of Gamers to Improve Learner Engagement with Gamification
Understanding the 4 Types of Gamers to Improve Learner Engagement with Gamification Gamification is often seen as a must-have element in high-quality e-learning courses. There are good reasons for this. Gamification elements increase learner engagement, and they enhance satisfaction rates. When used correctly, they can also be excellent teaching tools, facilitating the learning process and helping learners grasp the topic. …
E-Learning Gamification Mechanics that Engage Learners
E-Learning Gamification Mechanics that Engage Learners When discussing the benefits of e-learning and the opportunities it presents, gamification is a topic that often comes up. There is a good reason for this too. When you get e-learning gamification right, your e-learning course is more likely to be a success. Delivering on the practicalities to add gamified elements to your e-learning …
Questions to Ask When Hiring an E-Learning Developer
12 Questions to Ask When Hiring an E-Learning Developer If you need custom e-learning content created, hiring a professional e-learning developer is almost always the right choice. A professional e-learning developer will have the technical, design, and training skills needed to create content that will help meet your objectives. Creating an e-learning course is a complex task, so it is …
How Microlearning Improves Knowledge Retention, E-Learning Performance, and ROI
How Microlearning Improves Knowledge Retention, E-Learning Performance, and ROI Microlearning is a training strategy commonly used in e-learning. It involves presenting information to learners in small, bite-sized chunks. Each chunk typically takes minutes to complete and includes one central idea or new piece of information. The main reason for using microlearning is to improve return on investment through better e-learning …
The Essential Principles of E-Learning UX/LX Design
The Essential Principles of E-Learning UX/LX Design User experience (UX) design is a process that is common in a range of design tasks, from developing websites to creating physical products. It involves designing the system or product in a way that ensures the best possible experience for users. UX has relevance in e-learning, too, but there is also the concept …
Tips to Prevent Cognitive Overload in E-Learning
10 Tips to Prevent Cognitive Overload in E-Learning In a previous blog, we explained cognitive load theory and looked at ways to identify if cognitive overload is a problem in your existing e-learning courses. In this blog, we will look at how to prevent cognitive overload from occurring in the first place through e-learning design and strategy. As a quick …
An Introduction to Cognitive Load and How to Deal with Cognitive Overload in E-Learning
An Introduction to Cognitive Load and How to Deal with Cognitive Overload in E-Learning When you create an e-learning course, you will want people taking that course to learn something, whether it is new information or a new skill. Getting the right cognitive load balance will facilitate this learning process while getting it wrong will result in cognitive overload. Cognitive …
Converting Existing Text-Based Training Materials to E-Learning
Converting Existing Text-Based Training Materials to E-Learning Many organisations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia have text-based training materials in their library of content. Does this apply to your organisation? Do you want to improve your text-based training materials by converting them to e-learning? The good news is that you can convert almost any text-based training content into e-learning. This …
E-Learning Accessibility Overview Plus Top Tips & Best Practices
E-Learning Accessibility Overview Plus Top Tips & Best Practices When creating e-learning courses, the focus is often dominated by issues like content creation and ensuring the training is successful. Accessibility can too often get lost in the mix. However, ignoring accessibility issues or not giving them enough attention can significantly impact the potential of your e-learning course, as not everyone …