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 …
Point Checklist When Choosing an E-Learning Developer
14-Point Checklist When Choosing an E-Learning Developer Choosing an e-learning developer is not always an easy thing to do, particularly if you are going through the process for the first time. Here are some key points you should look out for to ensure you get an e-learning developer capable of delivering on your requirements. Checklist for Selecting an E-Learning Developer …
ATD Presentation – How to Develop World-Class E-learning
ATD Presentation – How to Develop World-Class E-learning In June we were fortunate to exhibit at the ATD Conference Middle East. It was our first show back in person in over a year so it was quite exciting to be back at a physical event. One of the highlights of the show was being able to talk about a topic …
How to Shorten Your E-Learning Courses Without Impacting the Results
How to Shorten Your E-Learning Courses Without Impacting the Results There is no optimum length for e-learning, as courses should be as long as they need to be to cover the topic and achieve your objectives. However, it is often possible to shorten e-learning courses. That poses a number of questions: Why would you want to shorten an e-learning course? …
Mobile Learning Myths Debunked
10 Mobile Learning Myths Debunked There are many examples of the benefits of mobile learning, but there can still be an element of misunderstanding about what mobile learning is, what it can and can’t do, and when it should be used. Some of the most common of these mobile learning myths are debunked below. Myth 1: Mobile Learning is Just …
Benefits of E-Learning
فوائد التعلم الإلكتروني إذا كنت حديث العهد على التعلم الإلكتروني أو جربته فقط في نطاق ضيق، فإن توسيع نطاق إستخدامه في مؤسستك يتطلب دراسة متأنية. إن فهم فوائد التعلم الإلكتروني مهم في هذه العملية. ففي نهاية المطاف، ليس الأمر كما لو أن التدريب جديد على مؤسستك. ربما تديرون باستمرار برامج تدريبية للموظفين الجدد والحاليين، وقد قمتم بذلك لسنوات. كما أن …
Benefits of E-Learning
Benefits of E-Learning If you are new to e-learning or have only tried it on a small scale, expanding its use in your organisation requires careful consideration. Understanding the benefits of e-learning is important in this process. After all, it’s not like training is new to your organisation. You probably continually run training programmes for new and existing staff and …