Steven Ace
The Common Core Debate
As most of you may know, I tend to spend a good deal of time making my way around the Internet researching the latest and greatest that E-Learning has to offer. The point is two fold. First, I enjoy it. Second, it allows me to keep up with the industry as a whole while also […]
Read MoreApplying Gameification to E-Learning
The way we learn is outdated. There! I said it. Don’t agree with me? Then let’s talk about it. My personnel argument begins way back in college. (Okay, not toooooo far back, but you get the picture.) There was a psychology class I had to take if I wanted to graduate. Not something I was […]
Read MoreFlipping the K-12 Model?
The other day I was hanging out at a friend’s house and noticed their high schooler didn’t budge from the kitchen table the entire time I was there. Never having seen any teenager sit still for that long I couldn’t help but go over and see what was going on. It didn’t take long for […]
Read MoreParticipant Analysis: Matching Your Audience in E-Learning
One of the topics we have spent quite a bit of time talking about around here is participants. Namely, learning how to keep your focus on your participants and create initiatives that clearly meet their needs. This sounds great! There’s only one problem. How do you do it? How do you find that perfect mix […]
Read MoreGames Based Learning in the E-Learning World
Okay, I have a story to tell. It’s one I’m not particularly proud of, but it’s mine nonetheless and I’m going to own it. A few weeks ago my niece was begging me to play Monopoly with her. You all know the game. The seemingly never-end game made up of endless trips around the board […]
Read MoreE-Learning … When Does the Lesson Begin?
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to sit down with a brand new client and discuss new training initiatives within their organization. The goal was to create a training program for their 1st level supervisors to improve leadership skills and increase retention rates for entry level employees. Sounds fairly straight forward. Right?
Read More3 Types of Writing for Effective E-Learning
One of the things that pops up time and time again when talking about E-Learning is the topic of effective writing. Namely, what does effective writing look like? It seems like a simple question, but the answer is not as easy as one might think. Why? Because the idea of effective is extremely subjective. Not […]
Read MoreThree Top Mobile Learning Resources
When I hear the words “mobile learning” my ears instantly perk up. No matter what the conversation, no matter what the topic, all it takes is that one little phrase and suddenly you have my full and complete attention. Why? For a few reasons. For starters, mobile learning is and will continue to be the […]
Read MoreAddressing the Growing Generation Gap in Relation to E-Learning
Last week I had the chance to partake in one of my favorite parts of my job….meeting with a new client. See, one of the perks of what I do is that everyday has the opportunity to bring something new and different to the table. It’s something I love and something I look forward to. […]
Read MoreCreating Effective E-Learning Outcomes
I have a question. When you sit down to create a new E-Learning initiative, where do you start? At the beginning? Or at the end? The knee jerk reaction is to say, “of course I start at the beginning!” But today I want to look at things a bit differently. I want us to start […]
Read More5 Tips for Effective Mobile Learning
When we think of mobile learning we tend to get a picture of the commuter working their way through the morning train ride, and while this is accurate, there is so much more to mobile learning. For the first time ever we have a platform that allows users to maximize their time and find the […]
Read MoreFactoring in Organizational Culture in E-Learning
Recently, I was speaking to a colleague who was just about ready to throw in the E-learning towel. They had, in their own words, done everything “right.” Meaning that their initiative was well thought out, carefully planned in coordination with proven adult learning theories and executed perfectly. The only problem was that it wasn’t working. […]
Read MoreBeware the Lemming: The Most Destructive Trends in E-Learning
First off, let me ask you this. Does anyone know what a lemming is? Well, I’d be happy to enlighten you! See a lemming is a small rodent type creature that has a tendency towards mass suicide. It works like this. When the population gets too large, lemmings will throw themselves off cliffs in huge […]
Read MoreTop 3 Signs of a Learning Mind
I had some time to think recently about what makes learning initiatives, specifically E-Learning, successful. Is it the content? Is it the presentation? Is it the instructor? Is it all the pretty pictures we throw in there? I think that yes, it’s a bit of all of these things. But, I propose that it is […]
Read MoreTop 10 Ways to Expand Your Learning in 2025
Learning isn’t just about delivering more content. After all, what good is that information if none of it understood or used by the learners? If you want your training to actually make a difference, you need to make sure it’s being delivered in ways that deepen understanding of the material, boost retention, and make your […]
Read MoreWhat Makes a PowerPoint (or Slide‑based) E‑Learning Slide Good in 2025
Even though many learners now expect more interactive or video‑based content, slides remain a core part of many training and e‑learning modules. A great slide does more than display text-it guides, engages, and reinforces learning. Whether you’re designing a compliance module for a construction crew, training remote office staff, or creating onboarding content, the principles […]
Read More10 Tips for Getting Started in E-Learning
E-learning has transformed dramatically over the past decade. Once limited to desktops and slide decks, it’s now a dynamic, mobile, and data-driven experience used across industries; from corporate offices to active construction sites. If you’re just starting your e-learning journey, this updated guide will help you build a successful program, whether you’re training office staff […]
Read MoreDoes Slide Count Matter in E‑Learning? Quality vs Quantity in 2025
In the early days of e‑learning, slide count was everything. More slides meant more content, and longer courses were seen as more valuable. But in 2025, that’s no longer the case. With learners on mobile devices, working remotely, or even on job sites in industries like construction or manufacturing, attention is a premium. What truly […]
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