How to Write Good Assessment Questions
“Can someone explain this question to me? I don’t know what it’s asking.” “How am I supposed to know the answer to this? It wasn’t in the lesson.” When it comes to writing good assessment [...]
Motivation is More Important Than Information
I inherited a “blackboard” poster from a friend. I can write on it with chalk, erase it, and use it again. But I don’t. It still says the same thing it did the day I [...]
Fighting Forgetfulness
Think of your brain as a refrigerator. You put information in it to preserve and use later. When you need that information again you remember it, “taking it out of the fridge” so to speak. [...]
Knowledge Is in the Cards
I was recently introduced to a card game called Dixit. The goal is to figure out which picture card another player is thinking of, based on a hint they provide. I figured I’d have some [...]
Avoiding Confusion During Reviews
Reviews are a key part of developing any eLearning. In my experience, they’re also one of the steps that cause the most confusion and delays. Whether you’re working with an outside vendor or someone within [...]
Writing Effective eLearning Narration: Making It Easy to Read, Say, and Comprehend
Many courses rely upon voiceover to help connect with their learners. This is a solid approach and, when used well, can make for great learning experiences. But what I have found is that the narrated [...]
The Fact and Fiction of Online Training
You’ve probably heard some of the things people say about online training: “The courses are a lot easier than ‘regular’ courses, so you don’t learn as much.” “You lose that ‘personal’ connection that you get [...]
Go Mobile or Go Home
Go Mobile According to Statista.com, “As of 2013, worldwide mobile phone internet user penetration was 73.4%. In 2017, figures suggest that more than 90% of internet users will access online content through their phones.” While [...]
Creative: You Asked For It, But Now It’s Terrifying
It was a bright and glowing computer screen. The reviewer stared at it with wide eyes, frozen in terror. The association had asked for something creative, but this… Cold sweat formed on the reviewer’s brow [...]
The Importance of Implementing a Marcom Strategy for Continuing Education
"What is a marcom strategy and why do I need one for continuing education?" you might ask yourself. Sounds like a buzz word right? Marcom or marketing communications, is the branch of marketing that decides [...]