Digital Learning

January 2, 2020

Problems L&D Is Facing In Modern Times And How To Solve Them

It’s easy to come across articles and blogs about popular L&D trends like gamification, microlearning, video-based learning, adaptive learning and artificial intelligence these days on the internet, particularly if you hail from the L&D industry and have an inclination to follow such articles. However, the reality of the L&D industry is that a number of organizations across the globe still rely on traditional training methods for employee Learning and Development, even those that do have employees that halfheartedly carry out their training, absorbing and retaining stinted knowledge from it.

by Debadrita Sengupta

December 31, 2019

Artificial Intelligence: Is It The Best Tool For Learning English?

AI could not be applied to a stagnant field of knowledge and be expected to come up with an innovative solution. AI could become the best tool for learning English, provided that the AI algorithm is based on new learning methodologies, such as the subconscious training of English skills.

by Arkady Zilberman, Ph. D

December 30, 2019

6 Learning Strategies You Can Combine With Microlearning To Make It More Effective

The capacity of microlearning to combine with various other learning strategies makes it a superhero among them and helps augment employee development. In this article, we’ll discuss 6 learning strategies you can combine with microlearning to make your L&D program more effective.

by Debadrita Sengupta

December 25, 2019

A Process To Design Better Digital Learning

When an architect designs a building, he has to envision how the building will look when it's finished. He has to plan the details of every single floor in the building, every single room, and also plan what comes first and what comes after. After all, you cannot build the third floor without completing the second floor, can you? Designing digital learning is similar to architecture in a lot of ways, as well as to any other type of design, where you start with the raw material on one end and finish with a completed product on the other. What ensures that the completed product is top-notch is the process.

by Debadrita Sengupta

December 21, 2019

How To Create Exemplary Training Videos

Videos are engaging, popular and easy to create. In this article, we’ll discuss how to create exemplary training videos to train and develop your employees.

by Debadrita Sengupta

December 19, 2019

Using Short Sims In Your L&D Strategy

L&D is a highly dynamic industry, especially as of late, where trends change frequently and quickly.

by Debadrita Sengupta

December 18, 2019

Enhancing E-Interactivity In HE: Framing Intent Within The Context Of Digital Transformation

This article firstly advises on a possible working standard for e-interactivity that is contextualized within a broader strategy for digital transformation in higher education, and secondly discusses a possible QAA statement of intent approach for enhancing e-interactivity in online education.

by Christopher Alexander

December 15, 2019

Why Learning JavaScript Is Important For Digital Learning Designers

There is an alarming number of digital learning designers that do not have the ultra-important skill required to create top-tier digital learning. This skill is called JavaScript. In this article, we’ll discuss what JavaScript can do for digital learning designers, and why it is a must-have skill.

by Debadrita Sengupta

December 14, 2019

Why L&D Professionals Should Know Data Visualization

Data visualization refers to converting machine-readable, abstract information into a visual format that can be understood by humans. Knowing data visualization can help L&D professionals educate learners better in more ways than one and, in this article, we're going to discuss how.

by Debadrita Sengupta

December 11, 2019

How To Convert Instructor-Led Training To Digital Learning

The corporate training/Learning and Development (L&D) industry is going digital, with corporate organizations using learning strategies such as gamification, mobile learning, microlearning, and video-based learning to develop skills and knowledge in their employees. Although this is a necessity for them, as digital learning technology is advancing rapidly and is being adopted by global organizations as the standard for Learning and Development, there is still something to be said about Instructor-Led Training.

by Debadrita Sengupta

December 8, 2019

How Does Microlearning Increase Knowledge Retention?

Microlearning is based on principles that reveal how our brains process and remember information. Without fully comprehending those, one cannot create effective microlearning. In this article, let us have a look at said principles which explain how microlearning increases knowledge retention.

by Debadrita Sengupta

December 6, 2019

Creating Immersive Learning Experiences Using 360-Degree Videos

You don’t need to invest in expensive technology to provide your learners with an immersive learning experience, you can simply use 360-degree videos. In this article, we’ll discuss 3 points about using 360-degree videos to create an immersive learning experience for your learners.

by Debadrita Sengupta