6 Steps to Customize Your Certificate Background
With DigitalChalk’s online training software, you have access to a fully customizable certificate feature. Just follow these simple steps to easily customize the background for any of your certificates. 1. You will start off by going to the “Manage Courses” tab. 2. Select the course you want to add or edit, and choose the “Manage […]
How to Set the Chalkboard Layout
With every chalkboard element that you create within the DigitalChalk learning management system, you have control over the layout. There are three possible layout options that allow you to incorporate slides, audio, notes and media. Inherited Inherited is the default layout option for the parent course, or set for your organization under the administration tab. […]
Steps for Using Video in eLearning
After you have weighed the pros and cons of using video in eLearning, it is time to make a list of steps for putting your recorded video online. These are a few steps you may need to accomplish: Decide which content will be presented through the video. Decide if you will DIY or hire a […]
As Featured on Capterra: 5 Tips for Delivering Killer Online Training
*We have partnered up with Capterra to share a few tips for creating an interactive learning environment. You can view the full guest post on their blog here. You may have a great online training software for your course, but need help creating some interactive, relevant course material. With these 5 simple tips, you’ll be on […]
Pros and Cons of Using Video in eLearning
Today, people are using video more than ever on their smartphones and laptops, in everyday life. With the evolvement of technology over the years, it has become more feasible for eLearning professionals to use videos in their online courses. Of course, using videos in eLearning has its pros and cons. Deciding whether or not you […]
Is Online Learning Suitable For You?
With learning management systems, it often seems like a daunting task to newcomers because they feel that it won’t necessarily work with their learning style. However, learning management systems have made large strides in making learning online more adaptable for every type of learner. There are three different types of learning styles – visual learning, […]
Motivating Adults in Online Courses
It is important to keep students motivated when they are taking a course via a learning management system (LMS). And sometimes, keeping an adult student motivated can be different than keeping younger student motivated. The set up of the course should allow the student to navigate the content easily, and without complications. Give them the […]
Develop Your Learning Management System Skills
If you are new to the world of technology it will take time to develop your skills when creating online courses with an learning management system (LMS). You can use these tips to help you hone your skills quickly and get your courses online. Glean inspiration from others Use others as inspiration when creating your […]
Think Outside The Box When Teaching Online
Many instructors have the mindset that there are set things that they must know, or be able to do, in order to teach a class online or in a classroom setting. This type of mindset can often times be a barrier, and therefore needs to be forgotten, in order to successfully teach a course. Work […]
10 Do’s and Don’ts for eLearning Visuals
Along with having great course content, you should also have an outstanding use of visuals throughout the entire course. Sometimes finding the right images can be more difficult than originally anticipated. Your images must add value to the course, whether it is a graph or chart explaining the information, or just an example photo that […]
