eLearning 101: What Is Custom eLearning Development?
At Illumina Interactive, we specialize in creating online training solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients. If you’ve ever wondered, “What exactly is custom eLearning development?”—you’re in the right place. Custom eLearning development is a powerful approach to online training that…
To Gate or Not to Gate – That Is the (Critical) Question
One feature that invariably comes up in every new e-learning project is “gating.” Should you control the learner’s journey through an online learning application? If so, how? Frequently, this seemingly innocuous little detail can carry with it loads of nuance and complexities that, if not…
From Maintenance to Innovation: The Critical Role of LMS Administrators in eLearning Success
(Our Illuminating Ideas newsletter and Illumina Insights blog articles have tended to focus on the many facets and roles involved in the creation of training content – from instructional and graphic design to programming and project management. But in this article, we’d like to focus…
Revisiting Multimedia Learning Theory: Strategies for Reducing Extraneous Processing in eLearning
Welcome to Part Two of our Illuminating Insights blog series, Revisiting Multimedia Learning Theory, where we’ve been doing a deep dive into educational psychologist Richard Mayer’s foundational cognitive theory of multimedia learning and its application to eLearning design. In Part One, we discussed the three…
6 Tips for Maximizing SME Contributions in E-learning
As an instructional designer or course developer, you know the importance of identifying the right objectives to support your topic. No matter what the topic or learning objectives, though, every e-learning course actually has the same purpose: to convey knowledge to an audience of learners….
eLearning 101: What Is Blended Learning?
At Illumina Interactive, we’ve seen firsthand how training and education have evolved, especially with the rise of technology in learning environments. One of the most effective approaches we’ve implemented for clients is blended learning. But what exactly is blended learning, and why has it become…
Facing an Unanticipated Challenge
Has your e-learning development team ever faced a challenge? Before you answer, you should know that we’re not talking about the everyday challenges inherent to developing training. We’re talking about a challenge that was unexpected, that you’d never encountered before, and that had the potential…
eLearning 101: Why Do I Need to Be 508 Compliant?
At Illumina Interactive, we’ve worked with organizations across various industries, helping them design eLearning content that is not only effective but also accessible to all. If you’re wondering, “Why do I need to be 508 compliant?”—you’re asking an important question. The push for accessibility in…
Illumina Announcements – New Staff & New Projects
New Members of the Illumina Team In April we welcomed two new members to the Illumina team – Tara Lumb and Kathleen Schenck. Tara Lumb joins Illumina as a senior instructional designer, having been on the Illumina client side in the past. She has nearly…
Illumina Interactive 2024 Holiday Wishes
One of the best aspects of the holiday season is that it gives us an opportunity to reflect on the past year and also express our hopes for the year to come. 2023 was a significant year for all of us at Illumina Interactive. Our…