Odijoo , a free eLearning Platform that promises to revolutionize the way Corporate Training is conducted among SMBs, is off to a promising start after its launch in early October. Odijoo is a free web-based eLearning platform that allows users to have their own personalized online space from which to create, deliver and monetize online courses . Users can sign up and take advantage of built-in online course authoring software, hosting, e-commerce functionality and social networking... Read Full Story
A easy-to-use, robust UI (User Interface) isn’t easy to come by in LMS online course creators. Many organizations and training programs still rely on IT help to design and deliver courses and training.
A problem that continues to plague the software industry is that program designers are often masters of engineering and programming, but lacking in other areas, like human psychology. It’s a sad truth that the industry is driven largely by profits and the ability to offer cutting-edge... Read Full Story
Are you seeking effective, flexible and creative tools for your LMS online training or eLearning course? Coggno’s feature-rich course creation toolkit just became even more versatile.
This week Coggno teamed up with Rapid Intake Unison, online software that allows course creators to build Flash-based eLearning courses.
Rapid Intake Unison allows course developers and subject matter experts to capture, storyboard, develop, review, test, and publish Flash-based learning content.
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In making decisions about company training methods and whether or not to employ a learning management system (LMS) to distribute training, sustainability is one top consideration. What makes a company training method sustainable?
In order to be sustainable, a training method must run smoothly without requiring a great deal of extra work. And as with any company procedure, those involved must understand the practices involved. In order for franchise managers, for example, to successfully... Read Full Story
By Kitty Redman More students are looking to LMS online courses as a first step in a career change. If you are someone who is considering a career change, make sure you've created a clear plan for your career transition before you begin your elearning program. Don't be hasty--switching careers requires some time and patience. In fact, although online courses are conveniently designed to fit to your busy schedule, you should expect to dedicate a comparable amount of time on online... Read Full Story
There are a number of misconceptions surrounding the purpose and function of learning management systems (LMS) and the related area of eLearning. It is perhaps an erroneous first step to look at these two areas as being distinctly separate. While it is true that each of the concepts that are presented here do have distinct definitions, they nevertheless form an integral partnership with one another, a virtual (no pun intended, but applicable) symbiotic relationship. Let’s take a look at how... Read Full Story
Every organization realizes a need for both resource efficiency and training/information dissemination. Indeed, much time, energy, and budget allocations are directed to these functions. With a learning management system (LMS) delivering an organizations eLearning requirements, many training/educational delivery problems find quick resolution.
For the uninitiated, a LMS is a software package that enables an organization to deliver educational/training materials to those who need it. This... Read Full Story
The eLearning Guild Announces Immersive Learning Simulations (ILS) Member’s Choice Awards .’The eLearning Guild announced today (February 6) the winners of the new eLearning Guild Members Choice Awards for Immersive Learning Simulations (ILS). The awards are announced in conjunction with the publication of the Guild’s premier Guild Research 360 o Report on Immersive Learning Simulations (ILS) which focuses on the demand for, and demands of, simulations, scenarios, and serious games for... Read Full Story
Taking One-to-One Computing to the Next Level - Laptop Learning Lightens Up Simple Storage Solutions. ‘One-to-one computing holds out the exciting promise of engaging students and empowering educators. Convertible notebook PCs, in particular, can be powerful tools to stimulate inspiration and interaction. This eBook contains suggestions on incorporating some of these new technologies into a 1:1 learning program. A true 1:1 computing solution is more than the computer, however; read this... Read Full Story
One major benefit of online training courses is the flexibility they allow you, the student. You can learn at home, at the library, or on the road. And with about 300 Municipal Wi-Fi projects in the making around the world, which will provide wireless access to entire cities, the possibilities are endless.
The flip side of elearning’s flexibility is the healthy dose of self-discipline it requires. In order to juggle all the activities in your busy schedule and create a stress-free... Read Full Story
