The 19 Best Elearning Blogs
Sep52006
From learning theories to content design, metadata to LMSes, survey data to industry trends, these blogs have it all.
This list represents some of the more active e-learning blogs I’ve found or already read regularly. Each of these is great in its own way — be it the in-depth analysis, the industry headlines, the technical prowess — but all will get you thinking about learning and technology in new ways.
The 19 Best Elearning Blogs*
(in no particular order)
- The Rapid eLearning Blog
- Tony Karrer’s eLearning Technology
Be sure to see his First Time Visitor Guide, which highlights some of Tony’s previous posts on topics ranging from Elearning 2.0 to informal learning to Learning Management Systems. (And he even quoted one of my blog posts back in June.) - Harold Jarche
A blog about “conversations at the intersection of learning, work & technology.” Take a look at his recent entry on the system he uses for Personal Knowledge Management in a Web 2.0 world (as inspired by Tony’s post on Personal Learning for Learning Professionals). - Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie
With roots in the good ol’ fashion email newsletter dating back to 1997 (which you can still get), this blog from the longtime industry icon examines elearning and learning theory with a focus on larger corporations. - Internet Time Blog
Well-known lately in the industry for his theories on informal learning, this is Jay Cross’ original blog, where he explores all facets of learning and technology. - Dave Mozealous
Sure, he’s my colleague, but he’s good and really knows what he’s talking about — especially when it comes to .SWF, .FLV, Captivate, and LMS/SCORM/AICC issues — so he makes the list. - elearningpost
Short and sweet. Almost daily headlines. - Online Learning Update
Like the elearningpost, but focused more on academia. - George Siemens’ elearnspace
This blog and its encompassing site “explore elearning, knowledge management, networks, technology, and community.” - Connectivism Blog
Another one from George Siemens, this blog takes the concept laid out in his 2004 article on connectivism and runs with it. - Breakthrough eLearning
Co-founder and Director of Education for eLearn Campus, Rick Nigol’s blog explores issues such as implementing a successful elearning program in your organization, and identifying traits of a “business problem that lends itself to eLearning” vs. traditional classroom training. - Jenna Sweeney’s Corporate Training & e-Learning Blog
Here you’ll read about concepts like compressing your learning object to be as small as it can possibly be with Workflow Nano-Learning, as well as the positive environmental impact of elearning. - Robin Good’s MasterViews International
From the online media expert himself, this blog is focused on PowerPoint and presentation skills. (Robin once called Articulate Presenter “the Ferrari of rich-media Web presentation tools.”) - Mobilemind
Tom King’s blog focuses on industry news and standards. He’s chair of the AICC Communications Subcommittee and is also involved with SCORM specifications. - Indezine PowerPoint Blog
Not elearning, per se, but if your learning program is driven by PowerPoint-based content (what a concept, right?), then you’ll surely find these near-daily tips and tricks on all things PowerPoint useful. - Learning Circuits Blog
This blog comes from ASTD and also features commentary by Tony Karrer, including this recent post on The Innovator’s Dilemma of Learning, which will have you reexaming how you’re looking at your learning development projects. - Corporate eLearning Development
Intel blogger Brent Schlenker explores elearning in the corporate world — with a personal touch. Find out the role a certain kind of hippo plays in learning. - E-Learning Queen
Susan Smith Nash’s in-depth blog posts even include references to external sources — online and print. - Stephen’s Web
More than a blog, this site has a very active community that’s focused on all things elearning, including an extensive discussion of the Blackboard patent that’s rippled through our industry.
Tom Kuhlmann was a customer of ours who made a name for himself in the Articulate Community Forums with his creative tips and tricks about Articulate products, and his unique ability to understand how to build original elearning courses that engage the learner and simultaneously meet business objectives. Now he blogs regularly at The Rapid eLearning Blog, which has nearly 10,000 subscribers, making it the most read blog in the elearning industry. (Added to list September 20, 2007.)
* Why 19? Because I had to stop at some point and get this list published for you. There are probably plenty of other great elearning blogs out there, so apologies in advance if I’ve missed your rockin’ elearning blog or your must-read favorite. What are others you’d recommend or visit daily?
64 responses to “The 19 Best Elearning Blogs”
Thanks for the plug!
Gabe, I read your blog often and feel quite honored to be selected by you for your “best elearning blogs” list – especially in light of the other names and blogs with whom my name and blog are listed!! I am glad my blog is being read and making an impact. My client work keeps me incredibly busy, but your attention to my blog motivates me to give it even more time and TLC. Thank you again! Jenna Sweeney
I’m deeply honored and appreciative! Thank you so much for including me in the list — what a wonderful group! I really admire your blog and everything you’re doing — your work is vitally important, now more than ever.
best wishes — susan smith nash
Ditto here Gabe! Love the blog and many thanks for including me in the list. I have immense respect and admiration for those you’ve listed and it’s kind of weird to be a part of it actually. But very cool at the same time 😉
Cheers!
I’m happy to bring together such a great group of minds under one roof! Hopefully this list will prove to be a valuable resource for thousands of folks.
Thanks for including Learning Circuits Blog in your list Gabe. Hopefully some changes we’re currently working on will make LCB even more valuable to the elearning community.
Great list. I am glad to see many of these resources discuss, give examples of and instructions for actual implementation instead of just theory.
Matthew Nehrling
http://mlearningworld.blogspot.com/
I keep up my teaching.mrbelshaw.co.uk blog and I read the following, amongst others, which I think you’ve missed: Dave Warlick’s 2 Cents Blog, Vicki Davis’ Cool Cat Teacher Blog, and Wes Fryer’s Moving at the Speed of Creativity
🙂
Phew! Just made the list!
Here are the blogs I look at, including 347 edubloggers. No saying whether these are the best; they are simply the ones I read.
http://www.bloglines.com/public/Downes
Many thanks – great company 🙂
Gabe, in my playtime today, I checked out a service called MyBlogLog. You put a line of code in your blog, and MyBlogLog tells you where each visitor comes from and from what page they bail. In the first twenty minutes, five visitors came from this page! That’s five out of eight — and I think two of the eight were me. You’ve hit a pop topic. Thanks for the mention — and take a look at informl.com — where I’m doing more blogging these days. All the best.
I’m new to this ….so be patient cheers
Great and useful list of blogs. A few I already visit regularly, but also some new to me. Maybe one day I can aspire to getting in this list myself…
I wonder if you (or anyone else for that matter) gave any thought to the fact that the vast majority of these “best” elearning blogs are written by men? Sexism in learning technology (as in all technology fields) is dominated by men.
A recent issue of Campus Technology for example, listed Campus Technology Innovators — 14 out of 16 (I think that was my count) were men!
Now, do we really think that its just that men are the innovators here or that many innovating women have to fight their way in?
Hi Beth-
The quality of the content is what’s key for me. I didn’t specifically seek out men or women to be included here. On review, it seems both men and women are represented in this list.
If you have other recommendations for quality elearning blogs, please do share here.
Thanks!
As I knew would happen, at least one clear oversight in this list is Mark Oehlert’s e-Clippings blog in which he discusses all things elearning, LMSes, and collaboration.
This is a great list. I read Tony Karrer’s eLearning Technology all the time.
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The site looks great ! Thanks for all your help ( past, present and future !)
Ive just stumbled over this list now, currently read a few of the blogs but thanks for listing out some other great resources.
I know we’re not on the list but if you have some time check out the Online Media Center at SyberWorks, Inc. With our e-Learning Lingo podcasts, e-Learning Dictionary, etc., it is definately one site you’ll have to check out. Good luck with everyones work in the e-Learning field!
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Thanks for the great list. You’ve really helped me fill out my RSS feeds! 🙂
Next year I hope to be on the list (or you could use one to complete the 20): http://www.daanassen.com
Be sure to check out Tom’s great new Rapid Elearning Blog!
Hi Gabe, I think you could update your list this year with newer blogs. Check out “Learnability Matters” It has interesting research on learning and usability.
Thanks for the suggestion, Geeta. That’s a good idea!
Hi Gabe
Wanna make it a cool 20? check out this one: http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.com – Learning with ‘e’s!
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Yeah, this is a very very cool blog. 😉
I just added you to my favorites.
Thanx,
Mikey
I’m always looking for some eLearning reading. You just bumped it up a notch for me.
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Thanks for the list!
Great list!
Ankush
Owner & Founder, The Learned Man!
http://www.thelearnedman.com
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Nice job Gabe! A very useful n comprehensive list. I appreciate ur efforts.
And as a newbie in e-learning industry, i’d just like to say… “I’ll try real hard to get my blog(http://e-learning-intelligence.blogspot.com/) into that list soon.” 🙂
Cool list.Thanx a lot.
Nice list.. Covers almost all topics under E Learning
This is an interesting article. We might just have a look at some of these players for developing our content!
Thank you.
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Yeah – Great post. I get inspiration of several of these sites. These guys do a great job presenting e-learning as a means of developing critical thinking and building experience. I have seen to many focus on putting PowerPoint files and PDFs online and calling it e-learning. It’s like giving someone an encyclopedia article on car engines and then sending them out to fix one. We have such a good platform for developing truly engaging experiences and these guys are truly leading the way.
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Yeah, what Beth said.
Not sure if any of these will measure up to your quality content standards ; ) but here are some women who write about e-learning. You might want to check them out.
http://zaidlearn.blogspot.com/2008/10/27-inspiring-women-edubloggers.html
http://brandon-hall.com/janetclarey/?p=1253
Thanks for your list, I’ve added a few to my reader. Always nice to find some great new (to me) blogs.
This is a good resource as well.
I think you have really overlooked http://www.edgalaxy.com daily updates, lesson plans and loads of teach and teaching advice. Great suggestions otherwise though
Hi my name is Kevin I really like your blog. You have inspired me to set up my lab with a bit more color than it currently has. I also have a blog that is based around helping teachers with tech and learning resources at http://www.edgalaxy.com. I a newbie to this scene and was wondering if you could refer my site somewhere on yours either in your links or articles as I feel it is really a great link like your own. I am more than happy to return the favor.
Thanks
Kevin Cummins
Thanks for the useful list of blogs! I’m sure the list could go on forever. We provide B2B instructional design & eLearning development services and I’m always looking for industry information.
These sites are bookmarked!
Cheryl McNeil
Graphik Connexions
http://www.graphikconnexions.com
“Content that Jumps off the page and into your Wallet!”
Love the list and plan to visit each site to gleen more information about elearning. ~ Marge
Hi Gabe, hornblower here, a bit of a narrow focus, but i like to blog on the intersection of neuroscience and adult learning at http://www.elearningconsultant.com.au/wordpress. Would love a mention as I’m new to the blogosphere and want to create a really lively conversation. Thanks for anything you can do,
cheers mate
Dave
For those of you who are French speakers, I would recommend as well the following one, especially for the short videos:
http://www.innovativelearningtechnologies.fr/
take a look, we’re new to the game, but I think we have something to offer.
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SkillQ is an eLearning Development and Training company out of Pensacola, FL. We’ve just started a blog at http://www.e-learning-blog.com/ where we plan to talk about all things eLearning.
We would love for you to check us out sometime and leave us some feedback!
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Marvelous list. All the blogs mentioned in the list are great.
Great compilation of links, Thanks. Some were very valuable. Rapids is still my favorite.
Great List Guys I hope in the next version we may manage to get our blog on Bespoke e-learning included!
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I’m looking forward to checking these out!
ok this looks like a great list. already checked the first 5 blogs on the list and i will be checking the rest of them soon.thanks alot for sharing.lots of great things in these 🙂
Great list of e-learning blogs! Thank you for sharing 🙂
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