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Remote Working

March 24, 2020

Editors' Choice

What Does The COVID-19 Pandemic Mean For Workplace Training?

As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, workplace L&D teams will be affected. Here's how to think through the many ways the COVID-19 pandemic might affect your L&D operations, so you can make strategic, thoughtful decisions that will benefit your company and its employees.

by Amber Marechal

Learner Engagement

March 24, 2020 | Sponsored

Want To Engage Your Learners Remotely Amid The COVID-19 Outbreak?

COVID-19 has brought the world to a standstill. Most of us can feel its impact all around us. Classes are being suspended, events are being canceled, travel is being cut down, everyone is preferring to stay at home. In this situation, how can educators and L&D stakeholders ensure that business runs as usual and learning is delivered even when people can’t meet face-to-face?

by Isha Sood

Training ROI

March 24, 2020 | Sponsored

5 Ways To Measure The ROI Of Your Sales Training Program

As a sales manager, you know sales training is necessary in order for your team to increase your bottom line. But sometimes you have to convince leadership that your training budget is worth it.

by A.J. O'Connell

Mobile Learning

March 23, 2020 | Sponsored

10 Mobile Learning Trends To Adopt In 2020 To Drive Employee Performance And Behavioral Change

If you want to increase employee performance or drive behavioral change plus achieve a high ROI on your training spend, read on! In this article, I share 10 mobile learning trends for 2020 with tips for each that will help you maximize their impact.

by Asha Pandey

Learning Management Systems

March 23, 2020 | Sponsored

5 Signs Your Gamification Strategy Isn't Working (And How To Fix It)

Companies even as big as IBM and Deloitte have incorporated gamification into employee training with great results. But despite the many successful gamification examples, getting it right on the first attempt isn’t always easy.

by Nikos Andriotis

Employee Onboarding

March 23, 2020 | Sponsored

5 Ways An AI-Driven LXP Maximizes Your Onboarding Training ROI

Onboarding training is a crucial part of maximising your organisation’s Return On Investment in new hires. If you don’t do it right, you could leave your new employees disenchanted and question whether they belong in their new working environment. Making use of an LXP is a way of making onboarding training easier, more memorable and, ultimately, more effective.

by Emma Whiteside

Game-Based Learning

March 23, 2020 | Sponsored

Best Practices In Corporate Gamification

When done well, gamification can increase engagement and promote positive learning outcomes. Make the most of your corporate training strategy by using the right gamification tactics.

by Gregg Ward

Instructional Design

March 22, 2020

Should We Offer Tutorials For Using Our eLearning? Probably Not

Research shows that it’s not necessarily a good idea to add a how-to-use-this-course tutorial for our online courses as it can increase anxiety and cognitive load. The simpler and broader implications and what to do instead are discussed.

by Patti Shank, PhD

Learning Management Systems

March 22, 2020

Tips To Use Workforce Development Software For Onboarding Online Training

Online training is a valuable resource at any stage of your job, but it’s especially important for new hires. How can you use workforce development software to help them feel at home while they’re at work?

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Solutions

March 22, 2020

The COVID-19 Online Dash: Implications For Online Teaching

Rapidly transitioning to online learning amidst a crisis has implications for long-term online education.

by David Castaneda

eLearning Solutions

March 22, 2020

eCPD: Learning Through The Internet

In today’s competitive world, continuous improvement is proven effective both in personal and professional development for job security, profile enhancement, leadership, management, and entrepreneurship.

by Mark Santiago, BSc IEng MIET GMICE

Mobile Learning

March 21, 2020

Seamless And Multi-Screen Compatible: 7 Ways Offline Learning Apps Offer Your External Partners Anytime, Anywhere Learning Support

You may already be using a mobile-friendly LMS to train your in-house team. But what benefits can offline learning apps bring to your external partners who are always on the go?

by Christopher Pappas