The Really Useful eLearning Instruction Manual: Your toolkit for putting elearning into practice

More and more people want to use technology to enhance learning, but the problem is that it can at first seem bewildering. The elearning industry is riddled with acronyms and jargon and prone to leaping onto every passing technology bandwagon. This makes it difficult for those new to the industry to get their bearings. Even for those highly experienced in one facet of elearning, exploring new areas can be challenging. This book is designed to help. Whether you want to get started with different forms of elearning, win over business leaders, or facilitate live online training, there are plenty of practical tips, hints and guidance to help you explore new areas of elearning whilst avoiding some of the common pitfalls. With the hard–won wisdom and experience of world–leading experts in all aspects of elearning, The Really Useful eLearning Instruction Manual will give you a broad base of knowledge and the tools you need to navigate the elearning terrain.   http://www.elearningnetwork.org

1 So What is eLearning? Clive Shepherd 2 Getting the Business on Board Laura Overton 3 Build In–House, Buy Off–the–Shelf or Outsource? Jane Bozarth 4 Production Processes – Making it Happen! Lars Hyland 5 Making the Most of Memory Rob Hubbard 6 Blended Learning Julie Wedgwood 7 Informal and Social Learning Jane Hart 8 Facilitating Live Online Learning Colin Steed 9 Mobile Learning Clark Quinn 10 Game–Based Learning Ben Betts 11 Learning Management Charles Jennings Index 219

Rob Hubbard is a designer through and through and is fascinated by how we learn, what we remember and why we pay attention to certain things. He most enjoys designing learning solutions; including elearning strategies, learning systems, apps, scenarios and online courses. He is a huge enthusiast of all that technology can offer to enhance learning and abhors bad design in any form. In 2005, Rob founded Learning Age Solutions, which has grown to become a leading digital learning company in the UK. He has led numerous projects with many premier global organisations, gaining recognition with a number of awards. He has been involved in the eLearning Network for many years, serving on the Board for four years and as the elected Chair for two. He regularly speaks at conferences, blogs and judges awards. Blog: http://robhubbard.wordpress.com Twitter: @robhubbard LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/robhubbard16