Steve Penfold

Elearning Superstars is a curated list of inspiring elearning examples, published every Tuesday. Subscribe to get weekly updates via email. This week we have some great elearning by Sky UK and Plan International. We also compiled a list of our eight favorite induction training elearning examples. Showcase your elearning: Have you created a great piece of elearning […]

Seven learning professionals share some great ideas on how to create effective blended learning. Roberta Gogos: Why Blended Learning Is Better In this article, Roberta compares blended learning to classroom learning and elearning. She discusses how choosing a blended strategy may offer many advantages including a more engaged learner. Read more: Why Blended Learning Is Better Christopher Pappas: 7 Tips […]

Elearning Superstars is a curated list of inspiring elearning examples, published every Tuesday. Subscribe to get weekly updates via email. This week we have some great elearning by Sponge UK and City & Guilds Kineo. We also compiled a list of six MOOC examples from companies that are disrupting traditional learning platforms. Showcase your elearning: Have […]

Levi’s, MeterPro, and Titleist have pushed the barriers to create some innovative product training elearning. Their employees have benefited from the hands-on interaction and gamification features that were built into the product training experience. Levi’s: Lost in Denim (customer care elearning) This example from Levi’s integrates elearning and learning management systems. This allows staff to take […]

Here are three elearning examples that have been developed using our Elucidat authoring tool. Draw inspiration from these examples and contact us to learn how Elucidat can help you create something similar. Titleist: 716 Irons Product Training This product training program from Titleist was developed in Elucidat by Learning Evolution. It helped to launch five new product categories in […]

The most challenging relationships in your elearning team will no doubt be with your busy Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Here are five articles with some great ideas to help you better manage your working relationships with SMEs. Shauna LeBlanc Vaughan: Words matter: 3 words to avoid when consulting with Subject Matter Experts When consulting with Subject Matter Experts, […]

Elearning Superstars is a curated list of inspiring elearning examples, published every Tuesday. Subscribe to get weekly updates via email. This week we have some great elearning by The Royal Yachting Association, Thresh Indian Dance, and Open University. Showcase your elearning: Have you created a great piece of elearning that you’re really proud of? Showcase your […]

Gamification in elearning challenges learners to keep them engaged and motivated. Here are seven of our favorite gamified elearning examples. Duolingo: Reinventing language elearning on an epic scale Duolingo is a language learning platform used by more than 70 million people worldwide. Gamification has been built into every lesson to make learning another language fun […]

Keeping up with the latest trends and technologies is a must for any elearning professional. We’ve compiled a list of our 10 favorite elearning blogs. Tweet us @elucidat to let us know which one you like the best, or if we’ve missed one from the list. 1) ElearningIndustry.com Christopher Pappas (@cpappas) is the founder of The eLearning Industry’s Network. […]

Elearning Superstars is a curated list of inspiring elearning examples, published every Tuesday. Subscribe to get weekly updates via email. This week we have some great elearning by Jurys Inn, Vaillant, and Titleist. Showcase your elearning: Have you created a great piece of elearning that you’re really proud of? Showcase your elearning here to win […]

Too many instructional designers are creating content that meets design standards, but bores learners. Steve Penfold believes this type of average elearning is significantly impacting information retention. He shares three ways you can add a bit of spice to your courses and in turn, help learners retain more information. Stop sending your learners to sleep Are the instructional design techniques and materials you’re using […]

Elearning Superstars is a curated list of inspiring elearning examples, published every Tuesday. Subscribe to get weekly updates via email. This week we have some great elearning by Pearson Education, Video Arts, and Filtered. Showcase your elearning: Have you created a great piece of elearning that you’re really proud of? Showcase your elearning here to win […]

Simulation-based elearning provides learners the opportunity to safely explore and practice applications before actually working on them. Here are three ideas to help you create effective simulation-based elearning material. Marina Arshavskiy: Simulations and games can make learning fun! In most simulators and games, the objective is to win. To win, learners naturally need to discover and learn the “system” […]

Are you frustrated by the amount of time it takes to create and modify elearning? If you’re fed up with your lengthy delivery times and cumbersome processes, this article is for you. Steve Penfold shares three ideas on how you can create a nimble elearning team that can react effectively to fast-changing business environments. The […]

Elearning Superstars is a curated list of inspiring elearning examples, published every Tuesday. Subscribe to get weekly updates via email. This week we have some great elearning by Vodafone, KMI Learning, and Train4TradeSkills. Showcase your elearning: Have you created a great piece of elearning that you’re really proud of? Showcase your elearning here to win awards […]

Learning on mobile tablets is becoming a popular way to access elearning material. Users want easy accessibility and touch screen capabilities to learn from. Below are five articles on ideas you can use when creating tablet-friendly elearning courses. Christopher Pappas: 7 tips for creating tablet-friendly elearning courses Did you know 82 million people in the United States now own a […]

Do your learners have the desire to learn? Motivation in elearning is a hot topic. Here are some fresh ideas from five industry leaders to help you motivate learners. Christopher Pappas: 5 tips to enhance motivation in elearning Improving your learners’ engagement can enhance their motivation to learn more. In this article, Christopher discusses this idea and others on […]

With technology moving at an exponential rate, we are always facing new challenges in the elearning industry. Read on to discover the challenges elearning professionals face in this ever changing environment. Christopher Pappas: Top 10 instructional design challenges in elearning Instructional designers face a variety of challenges due to the multidimensional nature of their job. In this article, […]

Elearning Superstars is a curated list of inspiring elearning examples, published every Tuesday. Subscribe to get weekly updates via email. This week we have some great elearning by FAUN Trackway, CLE India, and Open University. Showcase your elearning: Have you created a great piece of elearning that you’re really proud of? Showcase your elearning here […]

New technologies are forcing L&D teams to change the way they produce elearning, says Steve Penfold. He explains how new processes are helping organisations speed up production, increase team productivity, and enhance elearning quality. Once upon a time, it was necessary for an L&D team to have two broad groups of people with very different […]