Elucidat elearning authoring software

Today, I speak to Karen Hebert-Maccaro, Chief Learning Experience Officer at O’Reilly Media. Supporting over 2.5 million technical specialists worldwide, the complexity of what Karen manages is absolutely mind-blowing. This episode is useful to anyone who is looking for new ways to personalize learning at scale. About O’Reilly Media O’Reilly is a learning company that […]

Traditionally a combination of online and face-to-face learning, blended learning is about implementing the learning strategies that deliver the most impact, on a budget, at scale. This is great for a remote and globally spread workforce. But how do you develop and implement a successful, modern, blended learning strategy? Here, we outline 5 must-do steps […]

Descriptive paintings in caves from prehistoric times. Lyric poetry passed down orally through generations. Novels, theatre, TV soap operas…and elearning scenarios. It’s human nature to share wisdom, knowledge, information and life lessons through storytelling. So why wouldn’t you tap into that when it comes to designing elearning courses that needs to change behaviour, improve performance […]

Today, we’re lucky to have two guests on the show from Aviva. Our guests today, Gemma and Paul, oversee the global learning strategy from the headquarters in London. Between them, they are treading a new path and setting an example for what an effective L&D team looks like. With design at its heart, this episode […]

Choosing a content authoring tool may not feel like an easy process. With so many factors playing their part, you can find yourself juggling between several different software choices. So, how do you find the right tool for you and your team now, and a few years down the line? We’ve put together some elearning […]

Want a foolproof elearning content development process that delivers great results, every time? We’ve learned from the wins and war stories of hundreds of learning teams and boiled this down to five key steps for producing effective elearning. The 5 essential steps for a successful elearning development process are: Set clear goals (Capture) Develop a […]

Are you ready to start using branched scenarios in your online learning experiences? In this article, we’ll share inspiration and practical advice to enable you to bring your branching scenario ideas to life. Branching means designing different routes through your content, depending on actions made by the user. A branching scenario is a way of […]

In this episode, Nick puts his theories into the context of an L&D leader, showing practical guidance on a bottom-up approach for delivering human-centered learning at scale, which types of learning experience will build better engagement, how to benchmark the effectiveness of your learning strategy, and finally, how to capture authentic stories on camera within […]

Before you create or improve your digital learning and development strategy, make sure you’re clear on the opportunities elearning presents to your business. Here are 10 awesome benefits to having elearning in the workplace! 10 benefits of elearning in the workplace 1. It’s expected Effective, relevant online learning is sought after and expected by modern […]

The SME relationship can make or break an elearning project. As your gateway to the content, audience and organisation, the subject matter expert has the potential to either derail development or keep you on track and steaming towards the end goal. As an instructional designer, learning consultant or elearning project manager, your job is to […]

It goes without saying that digital tools, content and apps have the power to grab our attention and pull us in. But in equal measure, the digital world has encouraged us to skim, skip and digress. Can digital deliver the deep-dives we need for focused learning? Why are games having more impact on our brains […]

Everyone should be able to have a great learning experience. This means making sure you consider accessibility when designing elearning. There are some simple and practical changes you can make to your course design to meet (and exceed!) WCAG 2.0 standards. Here are 7 tips to help you create accessible elearning experiences. What does accessible […]

Today, I talk to Tom Marsden, CEO of technology company Saberr. In this episode, we discuss the role personal values play, psychological safety, setting team norms, building an environment where people can tackle challenging issues, and how to trickle-down organizational values into something that is much more meaningful at a team level. This podcast is […]

Onboarding is about so much more than a years-old marketing video from the CEO and a building tour to point out the fire exits! Well-designed onboarding elearning improves employee retention, engagement and loyalty, as well as compliance and speed-to-competence – all really important business metrics. Would you believe that one third of people leave a […]

In this episode, I talk to Lars Hyland, Chief Learning Officer at Totara Learning. Lars is an advocate for the positive impact that technology can have on education and learning. We talked about how to demonstrate business value early on to control groups, identifying the right business problems to solve, knowing when to push back […]

We’re very excited to announce we have received an investment of $4.5 million from YFM Equity Partners to pursue our vision for people-centered elearning. This investment marks a huge vote of confidence in the future of Elucidat. It will help us accelerate toward achieving our vision: to give everyone the power to produce digital learning […]

In this episode of the Learning at Large podcast, I talk to Sam Taylor. A learning leader for nearly 20 years. Sam believes in putting the learner first and has found ways to achieve that scale by shifting the conversation from training to development. We talk about digital first learning strategies, how to build a […]

Gamification has been a hot topic in elearning for some time now and it’s no surprise. We all love playing games. The feeling of accomplishment, of improving, of beating an opponent, and the feedback and rewards that you get are the sorts of things that keep you coming back for more. Here’s why gamification in […]

Inspiration can be hard to find. It can be even harder to be continuously innovative. So then, how do you keep your ideas fresh, your production process smart and your elearning strategy current? Our expert learning consultants have hand-picked some useful resources to kick-start your elearning innovation. Whether you’re producing online training courses for your […]

With so many jumping on microlearning’s bandwagon, is it the big L&D heist many experts argue – or is promise lurking? As always, it comes down to execution. We’ve shared 5 microlearning examples and best practice tips to help you hit the mark. What is microlearning? Microlearning is a way of providing small, specific pieces […]