Articles

February 4, 2016

3 Things Google Can Teach Us About Microlearning

Recently my 10-year-old was working on a school project about state capitals, and he began asking questions about Montgomery, the capital of the state where he was born. But we haven’t lived in Alabama for almost a decade, so I couldn’t come up with much more than it being home to the minor league baseball team with the best nickname in all of sports (Go Biscuits!). In the time it took me to fondly reminisce about the yellow baseball hats, my 14-year-old found a wealth of information about Montgomery history and current events. She was, of course, holding her phone, having just completed a Google search for Montgomery, Alabama, and it occurred to me that she had just gone through a microlearning experience.
by Keith Gibson
February 3, 2016

6 Major Advantages Of Custom eLearning For Corporate Training

Providing your employees with effective eLearning is a lot like shopping for clothing; a one-size-fits-all approach does not usually cut it. While pre-built, off-the-shelf products can be initially cheaper to purchase, they might not result in the greatest ROI or offer the best fit for the specific skills and knowledge required by your organization. Here are 6 advantages custom eLearning development can bring to your company.
by Ruby Spencer, CTDP
February 3, 2016

Why Micro Learning Is The Future Of Training In The Workplace

How do you get your news these days? If you get the paper off of the driveway every morning and read it with your coffee, you are in a small minority. You may catch the early morning news on TV while you get dressed; you may get some news tidbits on the radio while you drive to work; or you may, like a growing majority, turn to the internet for short snippets of news, using your smartphone or tablet. This is an example of micro learning, and we engage in it every day.
by Laura Callisen
February 2, 2016

5 Key Holistic Principles For Performance Support Applications

If you are new to designing for mobile and wearable performance support applications, adopting a holistic perspective can help guide your activities. A holistic perspective will focus on the user experience and help you see what a user will try to accomplish with your tool. Considering and using holistic guidelines can help you answer the fundamental “Can I” versus “Should I” design dilemmas.
by Steven Loomis