Benefits of Video for Learning
Video is perfect for all types of learners, whether they are an audio learner or a visual learner – both can benefit from videos in an online course. Often times when people are looking for a video tutorial, YouTube is the number one resource. YouTube allows you to find any how-to video you’d like, from how to install bookshelves to using a new camera; […]
10 (Free!) Stock Photo Resources for eLearning
When it comes to creating an eLearning project, you can easily invest a lot of time in finding the perfect images. And of course, many of you work with tight budgets, limited resources, and little time. When taking your own digital images isn’t an option, free stock photos become the go-to-tool. We have narrowed it […]
5 Best Practices for Screencasting
As an online educator, sometimes creating a screencast for your class can be extremely beneficial. There are three primary uses for screencasts: Demonstrating the use of a computer software Walking your student through a PowerPoint presentation Displaying a slideshow We have selected 5 best practices to achieve a high-quality screencast for your online course. Keep […]
Benefits of Cloud Hosting
Are you an online educator wondering how “the cloud” can change the way your information is kept online? Then you are in the right place. Put simply, cloud hosting is when information is spread across multiple servers and brought up by a network connection for easy access to its users. All of these servers act as one large storage center […]
Online Training Software
If you’re currently using a brick-and-mortar classroom to deliver training, you know the constraints placed on students. Not only must they show up at a certain time, but they must be ready to learn when they do. This is particularly tough for today’s adult learner who’s bombarded with all the stress of work, life, and […]
Are You PCI Compliant?
Maybe you’ve heard the phrase PCI Compliant before, but don’t really know what it is, why it is important, or why it is crucial to your online learning business. If you sell courses online, you will need to be PCI compliant, and many content management system plug-ins do not help you achieve that. However, many learning management systems, […]
5 PowerPoint Design Tips That Wow!
Sometimes a PowerPoint presentation may be the majority of your course content. If that is the case, you want to be sure that you have the best PowerPoint you can. Stop creating those outdated presentations and impress your students with these 5 basic design tips. Don’t cram so much text onto a slide. Break your […]
How to Pick the Right LMS
Every online educator wants to find the right learning management system (LMS) for their specific wants and needs, but the whole process can seem overwhelming. We’re here to help walk you through the process to pick the right LMS for you. The lingo alone can cause a whirl of confusion if you don’t know what it means. […]
What is SCORM?
You always hear about LMS systems including a SCORM feature or being SCORM compliant, and sure, that’s great. But what exactly is SCORM or what does it mean to be SCORM compliant? And what opportunities does this open up for you and your business? SCORM stands for Shareable Content Object Reference Model. It is a set of technical […]
Who Needs an LMS? – And an eBook!
Who needs an LMS today? Well, anyone who has courses to sell, training to deliver, and wants to offer students the flexibility of accessing eLearning opportunities on their own time – 24/7. If launching an online course is in your future, you need an LMS! It’s really that simple. There are many training applications for learning management systems today. Whether your role is in employee training, […]
