When we talk to clients about what they’re looking for in a custom e-learning course, the most common words we hear are “engaging” and “interactive.” While we agree these are great descriptors, they can mean different things to different people. You probably have an idea right now of what they mean to you. There are…

I had been working in the field of e-learning for a total of two weeks when I was put on a project team that was translating an English course into several different languages. The excitement over my new job quickly turned to fear since I am a native English speaker and the two years of…

Dr. Ruth Heaton is a general practitioner who, after years of being on her own, recently affiliated with a large hospital system in the area. She’s happiest when she’s seeing patients, but she finds she’s spending more time than ever sitting through required compliance training that takes her out of her office for half or…

This guest author post was contributed by Snowball Fundraising. Effective training of nonprofit employees and volunteers is essential, as the sector is continuously transformed by new technology and shifting strategy. If your organization isn’t experiencing positive effects from training—whether you’re holding cost-inefficient in-person sessions, you’re experiencing high turnover, or the training itself is ineffective—it may…

This guest author post was contributed by Fonteva. Many people join associations to meet other professionals in their field and gain valuable resources that further their career or expand their knowledge. A popular offering associations host are continuing education opportunities, whether it’s classes for official accreditation or general classes that increase skills and teach best…