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How to build a Peer review system using Google Forms, Google Sheets and...
I have been looking at peer reviews carried out on MOOC’s and I fully believe that to aid the growth of online course, adding a Peer review system to your online course will help you and your students....
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Augmented Reality in E-Learning
Augmented Reality (AR) is a hot topic in Education. But how relevant and practical is Augmented Reality in E-learning? AR is hidden digital content that can be placed on images or video. This digital...
View ArticleShould Online Teachers and E-learning Educators have an online social...
The simple answer to this question is yes, online Teachers and E-learning Educators should have an online social learning community? Vygotsky put forward a learning theory that people learn through...
View ArticleTips for writing learning objectives that focus learners and attract new...
Blogs can be compared to short courses, as a well written blog provides micro bites of learning. Blogs normally have a focus, something the blogger think’s that you will want to know or understand,...
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4 ways to profit from teaching online
Does the idea of teaching online appeal to you, but you don’t know where to start? Do you want to explore more avenues in the online teaching world? When it comes to teaching online as a viable...
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Thank you Online Teachers and E-learning Educators
July has been another good month for E-learning Educators and I would like to say thank you Online teachers and E-learning Educators for your support, comments and feedback on my blog posts. July is...
View ArticleCreate highly effective online courses by understanding the adult learner
Andregogy is the study of how adults learn and the development of methodologies for effectively teaching adults. Malcolm Knowles (the godfather of Andregogly) provided a framework to understand the...
View ArticleWhat is Instructional Design?
I recently ordered a new kitchen to improve the living experience in my home. I wanted a kitchen that uses innovative and creative designs. A kitchen where my family and I are comfortable gathering,...
View ArticleThe ADDIE Instructional Design Model
There are a number of Instructional Design models and methods. One of these is the ADDIE instructional design model. Florida State University first developed the ADDIE model to explain, “…the...
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Design killer online courses with Gagné’s 9 Steps of Instruction
Robert Mills Gagné (August 21, 1916 – April 28, 2002) was an American psychologist that carried out a series of studies around what is considered to be good instructional design. Gagné came up with...
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Cognitive load and course design
What is Cognitive load? Cognitive Load is the amount of mental effort used in the working memory. Your working memory is short term, it is where new information is initially stored until it is either...
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Why you should use a Storyboard when creating courses
When I began writing online courses, I had never heard of a Storyboard. I was (and still am!) a subject matter expert. I explained elements of my topic face to face every day in my job. The approach...
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Microsoft Office Mix and Office Mix Gallery – the free LCMS
Microsoft Office Mix and Office Mix Gallery – the free LCMS Microsoft have landed in the E-learning space with a really cool and free tool. Office Mix and Office Mix Gallery. I have been playing...
View ArticleKirkpatrick Four-Level Training Evaluation Model
Kirkpatrick Four-Level Training Evaluation Model help’s trainers evaluate the effectiveness of their training. Donald Kirkpatrick created this model in 1959 where it was first published in a series of...
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Online Teacher and E-learning Educators – ARE YOU CURIOUS?
A couple of months ago I came across a course market place website called Curious.com. My first impressions were positive as I was immediately drawn to this attractive teaching site which I think you...
View ArticleWhy and How to use YouTube to market your e-learning course?
Why and How should you use YouTube to market your e-learning course? Well to start with YouTube has 3.25 billion hours of video watched each month. That is an amazing statistic and can bring with it...
View ArticleFree Tools for E-learning Content Creators and Instructional Desingers
There is a never ending wave of tools and resources for E-learning content creators that can be found online, some of which are free, some are paid. While making my last few courses, there were a few...
View ArticleHow well will your online course sell?
Take this quick FUN quiz to see how well your online course will sell……..here’s hoping you are a Rockstar, but don’t worry if you are not, I’m sure this quiz will give you some tips along the way. Add...
View ArticleQuizzes in E-learning courses
Quizzes are an important feature of any online or e-learning course and provide a number of benefits for both the learner and the teacher. Quizzes can help motivation, they can help with retaining...
View ArticleUsing Twitter in Education and E-Learning
Twitter is a fantastic tools that you can use in education or in your e-learning course to increase engagement, student motivation and also help students reach their learning goals. Check out this...
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