New! Import bulk test questions
We are pleased to announce the latest update we have implemented that enables admins/instructors import and export test questions. You also have the ability to specify the options and correct answer for the questions in import fi...
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02 Aug 2018
5 tips for creating a great eLearning landing page
Great curriculum? Check. Helpful visuals? Got it. Experience with and excitement about educational technology? Check and check. Online course landing page? Uhhâ¦Err⦠The latter item is one of the ingredients that are sometimes forgott...
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25 Jul 2018
New! User interface upgrade and new Theme!
We are pleased to announce some major upgrades we have completed on the user interface of TrainEasy. First of all, we have upgraded the Student portal interface. The new interface is alot more modern and features a very intuitive dashboard for ...
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16 Jul 2018
Enhancing Long-Term Memory in E-Learning
The long-term memory of your learners is your final destination when you are designing and developing an eLearning experience. As its name suggests, long-term memory, unlike short-term memory, stores information for a long time; it is debatable...
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04 Jul 2018
Understanding Flipped classrooms
Flipped classroom. What does is it exactly mean? It's a 180 degree shift in 'traditional' education. But what does that say? In the traditional model the teacher stands between the students and the knowledge. With the flipped classroom, stu...
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27 Jun 2018
New! Customizable notification messages
TrainEasy sends out a number of notifications to students. Reminders are sent for things like homework deadlines, upcoming classes, pending tests etc. These notifications are sent by email and optionally SMS. Hitherto, it was not possible for y...
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25 Jun 2018
New! Accept enrollment payments Globally with Rave
We are pleased to announce the addition of a new Payment Gateway on TrainEasy: Rave by Flutterwave. You can install this payment gateway immediately to begin collecting enrollment payments from your students. Rave has the advantage of accepting bo...
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25 Jun 2018
New! Subscribe for TrainEasy in your local currency!
We are pleased to announce that we have upgraded our payment system to support several local currencies. This means that customers in the following countries can now pay for their TrainEasy subscriptions using their local cards and bank accounts. ...
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22 Jun 2018
5 Benefits Of The Blended Learning Approach
Before understanding why it works and which its benefits are, we first need to give a solid blended learning definition. So, what is blended learning? It is a training approach that combines different learning techniques. In the standa...
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20 Jun 2018
How to Effectively Use Humor in eLearning
Many professionals will tell you to avoid humor when designing your eLearning course, as it is a delicate matter: What a learner may find hilarious, another might find upsetting or even deeply offensive. However, there are so many proven benefit...
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14 Jun 2018
New! Create certificates with homework requirements
We have added a new feature to our certificate generation module. Previously, you could only set mandatory classes and tests as prerequisites for certificate issuance to students. However, we have now added homework as a requirement that instructors ...
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11 Jun 2018
Tips for minimizing cheating in online exams
Online examinations or tests are a great solution for the modern trainer. It saves time and money as well as improving accuracy in grading. It also makes it possible for people from different places to take exams at the same time. However, one chall...
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07 Jun 2018
New Feature! Statement of result downloads
We have just created a feature that enables students download their statement of results. Students can download statements for all sessions and courses they are enrolled into. The generated PDF will look similar to this: It includes your c...
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31 May 2018
New! Advanced reports now available on TrainEasy
Gaining insights into the performance and activities of students on your LMS (Learning management system) or TMS (training management system) is very important in measuring the effectiveness of your training programs. This is why we decided it was cr...
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28 May 2018
E-learning mistakes to avoid (part 1)
In this short series, we'll be examining some common e-learning mistakes and how to avoid them.Mistake 1: Skipping the Vital First StepsDon’t rush in, open your LMS, and immediately start to build training without giving it some thought. Picture an...
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23 May 2018
How To Market Your Online Course
The day has finally arrived⦠youâve finished creating your online course! It took several weeks (maybe even several months) to create it, but thatâs okay. The important thing is that it is done, and after many long days and night...
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16 May 2018
Enhancing elearning with Audio
eLearning audio comes in three forms. You can either add music, sound effects, or include a voiceover. • Music can be added to certain pages to help reinforce the feeling or idea of the content • Sounds effects can add intere...
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08 May 2018
New! Student Forums now available
We are please to announce the availability of a brand new feature on TrainEasy: Student Forums. Since inception, TrainEasy has had a 'Discussion' feature which enables Students and Admins/Instructors to hold private discussions. However, we have been...
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07 May 2018
Images & your online course
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Images can greatly enhance the learning experience of your online course. However, as with all powerful tools, knowing when and how to use them is an important skill every course designer mus...
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04 May 2018
NEW: Get paid for your courses with Payfast & Payu
We have completed the addition of two payment gateways on TrainEasy: PayFast and PayU. Now your students can enroll for your online courses or training sessions using either of these payment gateways.PayFastPayFast enables South African businesses of...
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01 May 2018