E-Learning
Everything about creating online training and courses, from the thinking behind good instruction to the tools and tricks used to build it.
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Welcome to Tipsqueak, the Next Chapter in Practical E-Learning Advice
Years ago, a lot of people needed basic elearning help and there wasn’t much out there for them. The tools have changed,…
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6 Sure-Fire Tips to Becoming an E-Learning Pro Rapidly
Getting good at e-learning isn’t about working faster or chasing every new tool. Here are six practical shifts, from basics-first thinking to…
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3 Ways to Avoid Common Roadblocks When Building E-Learning Courses
Vague objectives, sloppy file management, and no clear content owner: these three roadblocks slow down almost every elearning project. Here’s how to…
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3 Ways to Insert Emojis Into Your E-Learning Courses
Emojis can add a clever visual cue to your course, if you can actually find and insert them. Here are three simple…
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Why One Course Never Fits Every Learner
One course rarely fits every learner. Here’s why differences in experience, skill level, and motivation trip up your course design, and a…
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Five Ways to Make Sure Your E-learning Project Ends Well
Why good courses fail for the wrong reasons Here’s a problem I’ve run into quite a few times. I spend three months…
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How to Add Real Conversation to Your E-Learning Courses
Dialogue is one of the most powerful learning tools we have. But most e-learning courses skip it entirely. Here are three ways…
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Starting an E-Learning Program the Right Way
Most organizations starting an e-learning program jump to course-building before they’ve answered the harder questions. What type of course are you making?…
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Three Metrics That Prove Your E-Learning Program’s Worth
Your organization is investing in e-learning. At some point, someone will ask if it’s worth the cost. Three concrete measures help you…
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Stop Designing Courses Without Talking to the People Who’ll Take Them
A course built entirely from a client’s content and a subject matter expert’s input is missing a perspective. Here’s how interviewing learners,…