If you are involved in the elearning industry then chances are you wouldn’t mind connecting with other professionals who share the same passion. Finding online forums is a great start, but there are benefits in networking opportunities that take place off of the computer. Perhaps you are new to the industry or maybe you just…
This post was originally published on Restrict Content Pro. As a digital business owner, you might often ask yourself: What can I do to bolster my brand and increase revenue? Enter memberships. Memberships are the go-to business model in a fast-paced market that rewards increased efficiency, simplified payments, and regularly updated content. Incorporating memberships into…
As the field of instructional design continues to grow and evolve, the demand for talented instructional designers is on the rise. Read our latest blog post for a breakdown of the must-have skills and qualities every top-notch instructional designer should possess!
If you plan to charge a premium for your course, you must ensure the experience lives up to the price tag.
You offer an online course and award certificates but they don’t really carry any weight until your program is accredited.
Learners only retain information for so long. How can you help improve their retention rate? Human memory is a frustratingly fickle thing. You can design an amazing course, and learners can work hard to master the information, but at the end of the day, they have to either use it or lose it. You are…
“Learn from your mistakes” is a common adage. How does it apply to e-learning? Mistakes are a part of learning. If your learners never make a mistake, chances are the material wasn’t sufficiently advanced or challenging enough. And yet, in spite of this, lessons which are designed to help students learn from errors are underutilized…
How to use instructional design to create a more effective learning environment. We all want to create the best possible course to offer our learners. But with so many options available and so much material to cover, many online instructors quickly feel in over their heads. They thought they knew what they wanted to say,…
Self-direction is one of the key attributes of an adult learner. How can you encourage it in your online course? Overbearing pedagogy is a recurring problem for many adult learners. As children, we’re usually taught in a way that emphasizes a “follow the teacher” mentality. The instructor lays out the lesson, delivers a lecture, sets…
Instructional design is becoming a booming profession as the education market continues to grow, particularly in the online space – and with more opportunity comes increased competition. No more than 10 to 15 years ago the instructional design profession was one that had demand but not as much visibility as the typical career tracks like…
The online course space is getting quite crowded. Separate from the crowd by getting formal accreditation in your industry. When you are first creating and selling courses the number one priority is to get the course launched and generating sales. But as time goes on you will find yourself looking for ways to further differentiate…
The ultimate goal of any online course is the create memorable content. How do you make an impact with your online course? First and foremost you should always following a proven instructional design method so that you have a roadmap to follow as you plan out the content. This will ensure that you create smart…
It is well-known that selling an online course is a great way to supplement your income, or replace it altogether! However, the problem that most people face is that they don’t know if their course topic will sell. It’s one thing to say, “follow your passion”, but if your passion is an obscure hobby then…
Anyone that has an interest in the elearning and mobile learning fields will soon discover that there are university programs specifically for this industry. In most cases they are degrees in Instructional Design. Recently I have received a few messages on LinkedIn from individuals that were interested in getting into the elearning field. While each had…
The main commentary on this site is around the elearning industry’s latest happenings and trends, but every now and again I like to touch on subjects that apply to any sector. Whether you are an instructional designer, an accountant, or a salesman you are constantly hearing about new tips and strategies to help you master…
LearnDash is being used to power elearning programs of all shapes and sizes. Today I am excited to share with you the story of LearnDash customer Neil Martin and his training program: Elite Sport Performance: Psychological Perspectives It won’t take you long to see that Neil has a good head on his shoulders – it’s not…
For years the argument against business implementing a robust learning program has been that it’s too difficult to measure the impact. This is an excuse that is quickly fading. There are reliable ways to determine the return on investment from learning programs. Still, whenever training is brought up at an organization then this is something…
Just recently we announced the announced the a new BuddyPress integration to LearnDash. For many people this was welcomed news as they were currently using BuddyPress on their WordPress site. Others were not as familiar with BuddyPress, and as such weren’t exactly sure how to leverage this new integration. First, I’ll say that just because…
Our expectations of learning management systems are evolving as new technology continues to influence the feature sets. At one point the LMS was a static piece of software quietly humming along in the background as we read documents and viewed recorded PowerPoint presentations. Today, it has more direct interaction with the user, and in some…
Most organizations today agree that implementing a learning program is a great way to invest in their most valuable asset: their employees. This hasn’t always been the case, but the mainstreaming of elearning has helped to increase the awareness of having a robust training program that is easily accessible. Research conducted by the Association for…
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