As the founder of an educational technology company, staying close to the issues that matter most to students, teachers, administrators and parents is imperative. There are lots of companies trying to solve problems in education with technology. The fact is, … Read More
Author Archives: Reva McPollom
Creating Healthier Schools via SSAE
In December 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) replaced No Child Left Behind as the nation’s guiding federal education law. It created the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants program (SSAE), a block grant program under Title IVA of … Read More
Digital Health & Sex Education Pilot
The New York State Department of Education (NYSED) requires one semester of comprehensive health education in middle school and high school. But many schools are struggling to meet that requirement. Recently, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer called attention to the paucity … Read More
Adaptive Learning and How it Works
With the ever-increasing use of technology infused learning, we have seen new trends and methods emerge. One of those is adaptive learning. While the idea of adapting learning experiences to individual student needs isn’t new, it takes on a new … Read More
How to Set Up an Elearning Course for Translation
How to Set Up an elearning Course for Translation English might be the main language of your global organization, but when it comes to learning, people often understand more taught in their own language. eLearning is a critical element for … Read More
Insider Review: Adobe Captivate vs Articulate 360
Learn about the features of the two most popular elearning authoring tools, Adobe Captivate and Articulate 360.
Using Twitter to Support Learning
Twitter’s popularity in the learning environment continues to grow. Learn several practical uses in education.
10 Questions to Ask Your Elearning Client
Learn 10 questions every instructional designer should ask to ensure an efficient workflow for an elearning project.
How to use microlearning in your organization
Read about the popularity of microlearning with three concrete examples of employing microlearning in practice.
How long will it take? Instructional design primer
In instructional design, “How long will it take?” is often one of the client’s first questions. Learn how to get an accurate estimate.
Buying vs. Building Training
When your organization needs training, should you buy off-the-shelf or build from scratch? Here are things to consider when making that decision.
6 Creative Ways to Improve Learner Engagement
Improve learner engagement by following these 6 steps to create a learning experience that is immersive and intuitive.