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These 8 guiding principles can help school leaders as they begin to implement flipped learning in their schools and districts.

From two-way collaboration to growing data demands, online learning promises even more tech innovation for the upcoming term.

"The gap in understanding the right combination of course design elements, which contribute to an engaging online training, offered room for this research. Focusing on video-based instructions, we tested certain video-based course design principals to find out how they affect adult learners’ satisfaction with eLearning."

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In what areas do we sometimes struggle?

• Openings and closings
• Presenting the same old content in new and different ways
• Dealing with dry content, such as regulatory requirements
• Getting creative quickly
• Keeping courses interactive

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Even the most well-meaning of instructional designers have been guilty of creating cluttered eLearning screens. Here are 7 ways to help you cut the clutter right now.

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"Albert Einstein did more than re-write the laws of physics. His personal philosophies are fascinating, and many of his ideas are directly relevant to the practice of online teaching. These online teaching lessons from Albert Einstein offer inspiration for how we, too, can leave a lasting legacy - on the lives of our students."

If bad weather or other extenuating circumstances force you to cancel your face-to-face classes, consider holding that day’s session online.

"Personal feelings play a pivotal role in the learning process. Read this article to learn how to apply the emotionally-centered FEASP approach in online training."

Embracing and adapting to a changing landscape is not easy unless you know the rules to play by.

"The Kirkpatrick evaluation model is the standard for assessing online training programs, but most organizations can’t use it to prove ROI."

"One of the best ways to ensure freelancing success is keeping your clients in-the-know. In this article, I'll share 9 communication tips for eLearning freelancers."

"You have the knowledge, but how do you get the clients? Marketing your eLearning expertise is the only way to build your client base and reach the top of your game."

New research shows online learners are seeking more interaction, mobile device support and career services.

"Double-flipped instruction creates an optimal time for group activity, so that students are prepared and eager to learn from the lecture."

A handful of customizable online assignment ideas that will keep online learning students interested and motivated in their work.

Our 8 tips will help you understand and get started with eLearning.

"Freelancing isn't easy but there are some tips and tricks that can pave the way to a long and profitable eLearning career. In this article, I'll share 7 rules that every eLearning freelancer should abide."

"Managers of Facebook groups listed as a class or school have noticed that the site now has an option where they can upload course units that can also track progress, reports Inside Higher Ed."

There are several factors that affect the learning process during eLearning courses. Take note!

You need to conduct a training needs assessment prior to making any further training and eLearning development decisions! Learn how in this article.

"Do you ever find yourself spending valuable time searching through the web to find the images, vectors, or graphics that are appropriate for your eLearning course? And do you get frustrated when you can not come up with a satisfying result? If the answer to such questions is "yes", then you should probably start creating your own graphics collection for your eLearning. Here are the reasons why you should and how you can do it."