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In a classroom or e-learning environment, negative reinforcement and punishment are not the same. Let’s look at examples of negative reinforcement to illustrate why they differ and how negative reinforcement can actually positively impact learning. Negative reinforcement and positive reinforcement are two of those terms that originated in science, yet are thrown around casually in…

Understanding what PDH credits are and how they can be accrued and applied can have several positive impacts on career track in certain fields. Many professional licenses and certifications require their holders to renew and refresh their skills and knowledge on a yearly basis and this time spent studying or training is commonly measured in…

CMS vs. LMS? Let’s explore what a difference a single letter can make. If you’re looking into e-learning, you might start to hear the acronyms CMS and LMS thrown around a lot. They stand for “content management system” and “learning management system”. It’s important to be able to distinguish between content and learning management systems…

When designing your course, these free e-learning template sites can save time and money…resulting in faster ROI attainment for your e-learning investment. Whether you’re an expert e-learning author or a beginner, it takes time, energy, and resources to design and implement your e-learning courses from scratch. The instructional design process alone can be overwhelming with…

The new CPLP certification can open new opportunities in instructional design…but is it right for you? To become a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), you need to earn the CPLP certification, as offered by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), a well-established nonprofit. The certification is meant to provide a variety of benefits,…

CEU credit, or continuing education units, can positively impact your career in several ways, but they can also have a profound impact on your personal growth journey. Professionals across a variety of occupations seek CEU credit (continuing education units) to stay up to date with improvements in technology, as well as new laws and regulations…

Hosted course sites like Udemy have become incredibly popular as a low-cost way to launch courses fast. But is it worth the risk? We’re fortunate to work with dozens of aspiring online course creators each week. And it’s really exciting to connect with them. They have an idea, they’re full of motivation, and they realize…

As developers of our own learning management system plugin for WordPress, we’re constantly reading and researching to stay abreast of trends in the rapidly shifting e-learning technology landscape. While it may sound like a daunting task, it’s a process that we very much enjoy. We’re fortunate to have a very vocal WP Courseware user base…