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Ioana Moldovan

Ioana Moldovan

Ioana is the Blog Coordinator for CYPHER LEARNING and has a background in psychology and training. She enjoys writing about the intersection between learning and technology as a powerful tool for change and opening up new possibilities for learners.

How to research your competition as a knowledge entrepreneur

There are many benefits to researching your competition, which I have discussed here, so make sure to check that out first. Now, maybe you’re at that stage in which you’re ready to start doing competi...

Top 9 websites to validate your online course ideas

You know the feeling when you’re standing in line at the coffee shop and you overhear someone say how much they want to learn how to do something? Then, you go home and create an instantly popular cou...

Make your e-learning content pop with these 5 visual perception tricks

Here’s my confession for today: I love to learn, but I don’t like textbooks. Before you label me as a typical Millennial, let me clarify: I don’t like textbooks that are hard to follow, have many conf...

Using automation to adjust the difficulty level for your course

Here’s my confession for today: I have a weird obsession with beginner vs. pro videos. Those videos show the differences between amateurs and pros in specific skills, usually with hilarious results. M...

The pros and cons of choosing a course difficulty level

Who are your learners? Getting the right or wrong answer to this question can make or break your online course business. You also need a learner profile to make the best decisions for creating the cou...

How knowledge entrepreneurs design accessible e-learning content

In my previous post, I talked about online accessibility and the main features an LMS should have so that a knowledge entrepreneur could create online courses for all users. As I mentioned then, your ...

How to design accessible learning content with your LMS

When talking about e-learning accessibility, it’s hard for most people to imagine what it’s like for a disabled person to navigate the internet. It might seem that accessing any platform is the same f...

How to create an email course to grow your contacts list

Today we’re picking up from last time when we discussed why any knowledge entrepreneur should create an email course. In summary, an email course is a short course that can be an integral part of your...

6 Reasons why any knowledge entrepreneur needs an email course

If only there were a way to: show a preview of your lessons, gain new leads fast and test out an idea before even launching a course. Oh wait, there’s absolutely a way to do that: that’s an email cour...

How to create a practical online course experience in 6 easy steps

Many people are taking advantage of social distancing right now to learn a new skill that’s related to their jobs or simply for the sake of taking up a new hobby. For online-only instructors, this is ...

Top 5 customer support tricks for course creators

There are many things that you learn as you go as a course creator. The process of designing the course or choosing the best marketing strategy is sure to keep you on your toes. However, this entire j...

What entrepreneurs should know before creating B2B online courses

A version of this post was originally published on July 1, 2020, in eLearning Industry. The need for ongoing employee training doesn’t go away even if many people are still working from home and compa...

How to choose the right co-instructor for an online course

A version of this post was originally published on June 11, 2020, on eLearning Industry. Building an online course is a solitary affair. While many people enjoy the autonomy of working alone and are r...

The entrepreneur’s to-do list for a successful course launch

Planning an online course launch is one of the most important things that you have to take as a course creator. Not only does it take time to build an audience, but a good start is a predictor of how ...

What questions to ask learners when you need feedback on your online course

A version of this post was originally published on May 17, 2020, in eLearning Industry. Feedback can help you improve multiple aspects of your online course, whether we’re talking about your platform,...

Top 5 scenario ideas for awesome SBL courses

As people are turning to online courses for knowledge, upskilling, and personal development, among many other reasons, instructors will most likely see a spike in demand for interactive and practical ...

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