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As beautiful, engaging websites become the norm, your learners are becoming used to modern scrolling online experiences. Is your elearning keeping up? We go behind the scenes of a web-inspired piece of elearning in this ‘Designer’s Cut’ video to give you some tips and design ideas.   Traditional elearning is based on a jazzed-up slide […]

Being able to create customizable page layouts for your elearning is key to bringing your design concepts to life. We’ve listened to our user feedback, and have released an exciting update to Layout Designer that makes building custom pages in Elucidat a whole lot easier and more efficient. First, what is Layout Designer? Layout Designer […]

Audio can be a useful tool to add life to and explain your content. However, too much audio in the wrong place could make your content sink, not sing. In this article, we’ll show you some great ways to use audio and share inspiring demos of where audio rocks. Audio can be cheap to produce […]

In a global, connected world that values inclusion and workplace culture more than ever, can you afford not to make elearning localization and translation a priority? If your mother tongue is English, you’re probably used to people speaking to you in English – even if it’s not someone’s first language. It’s easy to assume that […]

Imagine a comic book with no pictures… Learning designer and comics writer Daniel Whiston looks at how you can strip back content to create a more engaging narrative and shares his 3 top tips. People do things because they can. Learning designers use visual media as much as possible because users find it “engaging” and […]

How do you meet the needs of a large, diverse audience? And, how do you know if the learning experiences you’re offering are actually doing the trick? In a recent webinar, Reese Andrews looked at how to deliver personalized learning experiences to thousands of learners while keeping things simple and easy to manage. We’ve shared […]

What digital learning trends and buzzwords make you cringe? We asked 10 top L&D leaders what big trends everyone’s excited about, but they think might actually be a load of hot air. From AI to VR, here are our experts’ takes on the trends that might be a misfire, lack substance or require a warning […]

How can you turn that text-heavy PDF policy document, employee handbook or other resource material into something that’s easy to digest and engaging?  We go behind the scenes of an ebook style example in this “Designers Cut’ video to give you some tips and design ideas.   5 ideas to help make text-heavy content more […]

Are you leaving money on the table? With more and more training providers entering the competitive online training space, it’s becoming harder to sell training courses. Instead of sticking to your old trusty sales methods, learn the secrets to a successful training business – starting with these five strategies This blog was originally published in March […]

A good coach listens to what we say, reads our cues, focuses on our goals and progress, and adapts accordingly. But how can this kind of approach translate to the online environment? With users expecting digital learning to be equally personalized and relevant, here’s how to use data to do just this… Personalized experiences: something […]

Elearning simulations give learners a chance to practice and learn from their mistakes in a risk-free environment. This kind of digital learning experience is a far cry from the presentational style of content that many people think of when you mention elearning! So, how do you create a useful, engaging simulation online? The great thing […]

We’ve looked at the cost of learning time, and now we are turning to the optimal length of a piece of elearning. Should it be short and sweet, or in-depth and involved? Of course it depends on the type of content, context and audience. However, there are some rules of thumb you can apply to […]

‘If you’re starting a digital learning project, the place to start is not digital.’ That’s the resounding message coming from top influencers in the workplace learning industry. We asked 10 independent experts, researchers, psychologists, innovators and learning managers what they think is critical to elearning project success. What advice would you give to anyone embarking on […]

Communicating policies and procedures in the workplace in a way that engages employees can be a challenge. How can you get people interested in what may seem like dry and dull subject matter? In our first ever ‘Designers Cut’ video, I look behind the scenes of a compliance elearning example and explain the strategies used to […]

The learning technologies market is fast-growing and full of innovative products. With so many options, it can be tricky to work out exactly what you need and which products can deliver it. One of the least understood learning technologies is Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS). We’re here to give you the lowdown. What is a […]

There are some time consuming, painful processes that have historically plagued elearning teams. These challenges can make it really difficult (and expensive) to develop the best content and get it in front of a broader audience. In a recent live demo, we looked at 4 Elucidat features that will help make your learning team more […]

Imagine being so confident in your understanding of your audience that you can design elearning you know will work. This is the edge that Chief Learning Officers and Heads of L&D have been looking for, and it doesn’t have to be a pipe dream! There’s a wealth of learning analytics data out there, but having […]

Why is the ‘time to complete’ a piece of elearning such an important number? I’ve taken a dive into the data to look at how people estimate cost and time in instructional design and the impact this could be having on businesses. There are two ways of looking at the cost of elearning: 1. Market […]

We all have our predictions on how the elearning industry will develop in 2018. The important question is – are you ready to be part of the change? Here are three achievable resolutions you can make to keep up with new trends and create more effective learning this year. From predicitions to practicalities With so […]

Investment in workplace learning and development is set to rise yet again next year, with the growth of the global elearning industry expected to increase 11% by 2020. But with employees switching roles around 15 times in their career and skills having a shelf life of just 5 years, where is the investment from L&D […]