Kirstie Greany

Meet the modern learner. Busy, savvy and hungry to learn. But are they getting what they need? We’ve pulled together findings from numerous research papers and surveys to help you get to grips with what modern professionals need. Use these insights to make sure your learning solutions will cut through the noise and help people […]

Personalized and adaptive learning are two of the hottest trends in L&D and they’re here to stay. We take a look the difference between personalized and adaptive learning, their potential impact, and how can you make them part of your learning strategy – from simple to more advanced applications. Personalization and adaptive learning – what’s […]

As treatment for social media addiction becomes available on the High Street, considering the impact of digital noise on people’s lives is in focus now more than ever. First, in this article, we explore why we have a responsibility to consider ‘time well spent’ in learning and help you weigh up whether you’re doing more […]

Why stories are so important for learning, why we shouldn’t be scared of longer-form content, and why you don’t need to be J.K. Rowling to create some magic. In this #DesignersCut video, Kirstie Greany goes behind the scenes of our showcase example to offer up tips and storytelling techniques to help you turn a true […]

What does it take to make brain-friendly learning? We interviewed Learning Psychologist, Stella Collins, to find out. Stella offers six key ways you can work with the brain to help make learning stick, all wrapped up in the useful (and brain friendly) acronym: LEARNS. Learning design: meet brain science Learning Psychologist Stella Collins knows a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

‘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 […]

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 […]

Data dashboards are your best friends when it comes to evaluating elearning, prototyping ideas and producing content. Good dashboards update automatically with live user data so that you can have your finger on the pulse. We looked at the elearning dashboards in Elucidat and have highlighted the top 10 stats you should monitor. It’s wise to also […]

Making the right learning technology choices relies on really understanding your learners. Your learning technology should enable your content to stay “alive” over time, supporting your learners as their needs evolve. Ultimately, get this right and you’re going to increase learner engagement and drive improvements in business performance. Get it wrong, and you’ll be stuck […]

When it comes to scaling up online training and learning content, many organizations feel locked into using proprietary or outdated authoring tools that aren’t up to the job. You might feel tangled up with the desktop-based authoring software you’ve been using for years, or even have multiple authoring tools on the go – none of […]

The most successful learning and training providers are delivering the best possible learning experiences for users. They’re using digital resources and making smart choices when it comes to the strategic framework they use, their production processes and the technology that enables them to deliver truly engaging learning experiences at scale. Deliver the best learning experiences on the market […]

There’s a whole wealth of insights out there that can help you improve your elearning, but are you using it? Cultivate, the fourth C in our 5C Framework, is all about how you can use data and learning analytics to achieve and measure success in your digital learning. Our new guide uncovers how to monitor […]

As part of our 5C Framework – essential steps for digital learning success – we’re proud to share our free Conceptualize Guide. This is our expert guide to help you turn the needs you’ve captured into a winning design concept… and save yourself headaches down the line. 3 reasons we back Concept-led design We have […]

With elearning competing with all that’s available via Google, how can you deliver relevant, adaptive elearning that engages your audience and gradually helps them improve their performance? Turn your authoring efforts to creating modern, app-like experiences that help end users find their gaps and bad habits, then serve up a personalized toolkit of curated tips, […]

Introducing our 5C Framework – essential steps for digital learning success. We’ve paired our experience in supporting over 2 million learners with the expertise of our Professional Services team to provide you with a failsafe design framework that will help you create and deliver digital learning that works. A modern alternative to ADDIE Over the […]

If you haven’t heard, “Instructional design is dead.” At least, that’s what some industry leaders have been saying over the last few years. Obviously, the pace and place of workplace learning has transformed, but does that mean the role of instructional design has become obsolete? What does it take to thrive as a designer in […]

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