Elucidat elearning authoring software

Gamification; gamified learning; serious games. Whatever term you prefer, games and elearning have something of a chequered history! Once the thing everyone was talking about, then something most people were only talking about (and not really doing), and more recently a bit of an abandoned bandwagon. But gamification in elearning is absolutely something you should […]

Every online training course is unique, with a specific goal and audience that determines your approach. We’ve put together 8 innovative web-based training examples to give you inspiration for your next project. Whether you’re producing online training courses for your own employees, or if you’re in the business of selling online training, creating engaging content […]

Animated video can be a powerful way to convey a concept and engage your learners. But where is animation’s sweet spot, and when should you consider a different approach? Read on for some inspiring examples that demonstrate the benefits and impact of using animation to facilitate learning.   95% of learners respond best to visual […]

How much thought do you give your elearning endings? We are (thankfully) past the days of a pop-up, printable “certificate” and thank you message. But are you doing as much as you could be to make sure you close out your elearning programme with impact? Read on for some practical tips and inspiring examples. First, […]

How do you price online training courses? It’s a difficult question for many online training providers. In this article, we look at three pricing strategies and examine how a number of successful organizations price their training products and get a good ROI. You’ve created an amazing online learning offering and will soon be ready to […]

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We’re proud to have created an app for survivors of sexual violence for local charity, Survivor’s Network. It walks through some techniques that help those who’ve had a traumatic experience find calm and regain some control in moments of need. Read on to find out more about the charity, what the app does, and what […]

Bite-sized elearning modules are small, self-contained information nuggets. They typically range in duration from 1 to 15 minutes and are usually focused on one or two tightly defined learning objectives. In contrast, more conventional elearning modules can take between 30 and 60 minutes (or longer) to consume and have a wider range of objectives. Bite-sized […]

The words “compliance training” often draw a collective groan, but it doesn’t have to be boring and ineffectual! Read on for online compliance training examples that are engaging and make a difference. Too many compliance courses are designed with the main goal of ticking a box to say the business has trained its employees. But […]

Gamification is a word with a lot of baggage! Maybe you hear it, roll your eyes and think “buzzword”? Or perhaps it sounds a bit daunting to you? The truth is, there are loads of ways to incorporate games and gaming elements into your elearning. Read on for a few inspiring examples of gamification in […]

As we consume more and more audio and video content in our daily lives, we need to look to the same mediums to make the learning we create more memorable. Watch the webinar recording below for best practice tips on how to engage your learners through using audio and video in your Elucidat courses. Learning […]

Designing content to work seamlessly across different devices is a basic requirement these days. Need some inspiration for how to do that? Here are six responsive elearning design examples that get it right. Responsive design is no longer a nice-to-have. If you want to reach your learners, you need to deliver content to all the […]

Are your courses multi-device compatible? With minimal effort, you can make your courses look beautiful on desktop, tablet and mobile devices by simply using the right tools. In this article, we’ll share seven strategies to help you create and control mobile layouts.

Scenarios can be an effective way to engage your learners and really change their behavior. Here are five scenario-based training examples to inspire your next project. There are lots of ways to include scenarios in your elearning design, from quick and simple to longer-form and intricately designed. Whichever approach you choose, adding some kind of […]

We are on a mission to promote learning design techniques that work. In this series of articles, we share insights from the data we’ve collected from thousands of elearning projects, to help boost your elearning strategy. Here, we help you calculate the real cost of your elearning, whether you produce it in-house or outsource it, […]

When it comes to online learning experiences, branching can be a great way to help learners practice, keep things interesting and relevant, and improve retention. Get ideas for how you could better engage your audience with these five branching examples. Branching simply means designing different routes through the content, depending on input from the user. […]

Are you yet to harness the power of online learning? This article can help. You might be wondering what great digital learning looks like, what benefits you can expect from making the switch and how can you make the transition a success. Read on to answer these questions and get started on your own move […]

If you’re creating online training, you will need to produce quality content and courses quickly, especially if you are to meet the ever-changing needs of your end users. To do this effectively, you’ll require a range of software tools. Here are seven categories to consider. 1. Authoring tools Your authoring tool is probably the most […]

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from supporting customers with hundreds of elearning projects, it’s that each one is unique. Every course developed has a specific goal and audience that determines the design approach. We’ve rounded up 10 awesome elearning examples here – each perfect for different goals and audiences – to give you fresh […]

New technologies are changing the way learning is delivered. In this article, Steve Penfold reviews nine leading elearning authoring tools. He compares each one based on ease of use, quality of content produced, speed of authoring and scalability. Which is the best authoring tool for you? I think you already know the answer to that…it […]