There is plenty of media coverage these days about the erosion of attention spans among kids and adults alike. One famous Microsoft study showed human attention span has dropped from 12 seconds in 2000 to just 8 seconds in 2015—blaming the 25% drop on our “digital lifestyles.”
At Monarch we believe strongly in open collaboration and universal access to resources. We’re active users of open source software and of open educational resources (OER) and we always try to leverage the benefits of the open-source model for our clients.
eLearning projects can take many forms, which can make figuring out the cost to create the course seem confusing and mysterious. So how can you understand the factors that influence pricing? When evaluating your potential project, consider the following factors: Seat time, Screens, Interactivity, Audio/Narration, Video.
In order to deal with future budget uncertainty at the federal level, companies, state agencies, and colleges who are either applying for, or have been previously awarded federal grants, need to make smart decisions regarding spending. One way to do that is through eLearning.
Monarch Media is pleased to announce its acquisition of the GroupMind Express platform. The GroupMind product line consists of tools and processes that draw on the wisdom of the crowd for culture and leader development, collaborative learning, change management, and more effective planning and decision-making. For the past fifteen years, GroupMind tools have helped companies achieve better results because of greater alignment through collaborative processes.
In today’s fast-paced informational age, finding the right information when you need it can be a difficult task. This is where an online learning community, or community of practice, can be a great benefit. Creating a digital library of curated content with advanced search capabilities allows individuals to access information quickly.
WordPress is by far the world’s most popular and commonly used content management system (CMS). Typically, a CMS is used to manage content and serve as a platform for a website or blog.
Effective planning is crucial when approaching any kind of large-scale curriculum development. In this case study, you’ll learn about the process for defining a learning context, useful pedagogical frameworks for online programs, and eight widely accepted course design principles.
Teaching to impart a skill is inherently different than teaching to impart knowledge. With an eLearning course, designers have the added challenge to create a course that allows learners to practice behavioral skills in a medium that does not always lend itself to interpersonal interactions.
Knowing your audience is critical when developing an online course, program or curriculum. This is especially important when considering adult learners. Over the years, several learning theories have emerged that offer important guidance but no one theory can be applied to all adults.