Virtual reality (VR) is not only the new, hot thing in consumer products, it is poised to have a big impact on the learning industry. At ILG, we’re really excited about VR, and a couple of my colleagues have already given presentations about it. Me? I’ve been making good progress on a journey toward developing […]
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A Look Back at Trends
I’ve been giving a presentation about learning trends this past year, and it seems to have really resonated with a variety of audiences. When I hear about a new trend, I like to consider the trend thoughtfully and ask myself the following questions: Does the trend have staying power? Is the trend just a new […]
Read MoreDeath, Taxes … and Forms? Design Online Forms Right to Remove the Dread
Death and taxes … Two inevitable and taxing (no pun intended) realities we encounter in our lives. Sometimes, filling out online forms feels like a third addition to that pair. Whether it’s completing a mind-numbing registration form for an e-learning course, an online form to attend a webinar, or an evaluation form after a course, […]
Read MoreResponsive Design: Varying Approaches Likely to Impact Authoring Tool Selection
If you’ve read any of my other posts or attended my speaking events, it should come as no surprise to you that I’m a strong advocate of choosing the right authoring tool for developing learning and performance support solutions — instead of trying to make one tool work for everything.
Read MoreChange Your Direction; Change Your View
One of my favorite things to do on a Sunday morning is to bike the path around the lakes by my house. It gets me outside, is a great workout, and allows me to clear my mind. I’ve taken the same route many times, and I never get tired of it.
Read MoreMobile Learning Devices of the Near Future
Over the last four years, the frequency at which clients have asked Innovative Learning Group to design and develop mobile learning solutions has steadily increased; it’s clear to us that mobile learning is here to stay. We’ve seen a wide variety of approaches to mobile learning and noticed some critical elements to consider at the outset.
Read MoreMemories… Reflecting on the History of E-Learning Authoring Tools
Wow, how times fly and technology changes! As an e-learning programmer and “tech enthusiast,” I can’t help but look back at the history of authoring tools and wonder where the future is taking us.
Read MoreWhat I’ve Learned Developing Mobile Content Using Authoring Tools Designed for ISDs
I just wrapped up a free ILG webinaron optimizing your e-learning software toolkit, which you’ll be able to view next week on ILG’s YouTube channel.We had a great turnout and a lot of good questions were asked. The questions posed by the participants got me thinking about what I’ve learned from developing a number of mobile appsand mobile web sites.
Read MoreHow to Do E-Learning and M-Learning Solutions Right
Last week, my colleague Susan Fisher and I presented at mLearnConin San Jose on the topic of “Mobile Decisions: Right Solution, Right Tools.” I was thrilled to be speaking about doing mobile right.
Read MoreDon’t Select E-Learning for the Wrong Reasons
Is someone in your organization anxious to use e-learning because they’ve seen some amazing web sites or watched their kids engrossed in an online tutorial? It’s a terrific thing that they’re excited about learning over the computer, but this may not be the best reason to select e-learning as the delivery method for your next initiative.
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