As a well-known fact, one of the advantages of classroom instruction compared to self-paced corporate training is that the learners can share their own stories, problems, and solutions with their …
Elearning Development: The Importance of Content Readiness
One of the areas that often gets overlooked in training projects is content. Somebody has a great idea for a web-based training course. Others agree. They envision amazing scenarios, activities, …
The Challenge of Teaching Soft Skills in Web-Based Training: Ethics
Dealing with soft skills is always a challenge in web-based training. How do you model the behaviors in an elearning environment? How do you assess the learner’s understanding? It’s possible …
Training Development Management Tips – Keys for Virtual Meeting Success
I recently flew across the country to attend a brainstorming meeting with a client I’ve worked with consistently over the last two years. The meeting was enjoyable and successful. It …
Bringing Focus to Video-based eLearning
The world around us has changed dramatically in the last decade. The delivery and acquisition of knowledge are happening at speeds not even dreamed of just a few short years …
Helping Older Drivers Drive Longer and Live Better
Allen Communication and ADEPT Driver are proud to announce the release of Lifelong Driver™ a science-based program developed to help drivers over 55 sharpen driving skills and stay safe behind …
When Apples Go Bad – UI Design and Usability
Apple released the latest upgrade of their operating system (iOS5) a couple of weeks ago. This release gave us happy new features—notifications banner! to-do list! iMessage! multiple routes on maps!—as …
How Did the Elearning Course Development Really Go?
Here at Allen, we have a weekly designer meeting, which is a great opportunity for our design leads to meet and talk about what is going on with our projects. …
Finding a Universal Symbol for Yes for Web-Based Training Courses
Learn how to visually communicate “yes” and “no” choices in web-based training courses for many languages.