Learner Engagement

March 5, 2019 | Sponsored

5 Mobile Learning Trends For 2019 And Their Impact On L&D

In a device-driven world, the option and integration of mobile learning is a must for L&D departments. As learning technologies progress, what are the trends L&D departments should be looking out for? And how will it impact learning strategies moving forward?

by Alice Rowan

January 5, 2019

Improving Course Completion Rates Requires A Multi-Pronged Approach

Low course completion rates are the Achilles heel of the eLearning industry. Platform operators need to attack the problem from several angles to fix it. Here's where they should begin.

by Andrej Kovačević

December 1, 2018

6 Subtle Ways To Guide Online Learners And Encourage Self-Exploration In eLearning

Self-directed learning is listed as one of the major benefits of eLearning. But how do you nudge passive online learners to explore subjects on their own? In this article, I’ll share 6 subtle ways to point online learners in the right direction and encourage self-exploration.

by Christopher Pappas

November 29, 2018

Lessons From The Chalkface

In Scottish schools, curriculum design is underpinned by 7 broad principles. These principles guide teachers in their practice and are a basis for reviewing, evaluating, and improving learning and teaching. Learn how we apply these very same principles into eLearning

by Alex King

October 20, 2018

6 Ways To Design Engaging eLearning Courses

Imagine being at the receiving end of a dull, uninteresting eLearning course about a topic you couldn’t care less about. You take the entire course and by the end of it, what have you gained? Absolutely nothing because you could hardly stay awake through it, for starters.

by Adela Belin

October 4, 2018

9 Hurdles To Using Humor In eLearning

Is there a way to effectively use humor without alienating or offending your online learners? In this article, I’ll share 8 obstacles to consider, as well as tips to overcome them.

by Christopher Pappas

September 8, 2018

9 Internal Online Training Distractors That Your Corporate Learners Must Contend With

Social media, noisy environments, and personal commitments are just a few of the distractions your corporate learners must deal with. But there are also inner struggles to consider. In this article, I’ll highlight 9 internal online training distractors that stand in the way of online training success.

by Christopher Pappas

August 22, 2018 | Sponsored

Incorporating Interactive Videos And Scenarios For Immersive Compliance Training

Compliance is serious business, especially in tightly regulated industries like finance or healthcare—and maintaining compliance is a serious challenge. Through training and experience, employees can master their personal environment.

by Marty Newey

July 10, 2018

3 Tips For More Powerful eLearning Storytelling

The mark of a good story is a lasting effect on the reader, the feeling that they have connected with the story, and the compulsion to share it with others. Here are 3 ways to achieve this experience with your learning.

by Steve Penfold

February 9, 2018

Digital Learning And Development (Part 3): How To Run A 'Resources-First' Initiative

A ‘resources-first’ initiative can take just a few days from initiation through to go-live, equipping vast teams of people with context-specific know-how. No more waiting to find vendors, waiting for courses to be designed, and waiting for eventual attendance on ‘the course’. Resources are built, shared, and tapped into in real-time.

by David James

February 8, 2018

Digital Learning And Development (Part 2): What Are 'Resources'?

With the ability to quickly assess ‘needs’ and build resources, initiatives can be run on the same day as identified and reach vast, dispersed employee groups almost immediately.

by David James

January 31, 2018

Digital Learning And Development (Part 1): Beyond eLearning

Resources aren’t new to Learning and Development (L&D). But the movement to ‘resources instead of courses’ is gathering pace – and is the fastest route to digital transformation in L&D.

by David James