Li Whybrow

A poor elearning beginning can leave a lasting impression. If you want your elearning to get off to a good start, read this article to discover four ideas that will help you create more effective beginnings. People make split-second judgments about an elearning course, so, if a program gets off to a slow start, learners aren’t likely to […]

Learning should take place at the individual level. Today’s modern learners have a wide variety of different needs and it’s your job to personalize learning journeys to appeal to their individual requirements. In this article, I’ll look at some personalization trends and show you how to implement personalization in your own elearning. Personalization represents a […]

Fast-paced organizations need just-in-time (JIT) learning. Nano-learning or micro-learning gives learning managers a quick and simple way to adapt to the fast-changing needs of their learners. In this article, I’ll show you how to create nano-learning in under 15 minutes. Check out the latest microlearning tips and examples You are likely under pressure to deliver […]

Are you a modern author looking for ways to use gamification to create engaging and more intriguing digital learning experiences? In this article I’ll share some ideas to show you how you can gamify your digital learning and turn your learners into gamers. Three core instructional principles underlay gaming design in digital learning: Engagement and […]

Are you considering using a learning portal for your organization? Not sure what to look for or what’s out there? This article will guide you through seven key points you need to consider when evaluating a learning portal. What Is A Learning Portal? A learning portal is a gateway to all the courses, resources, and […]

Are you a learning professional tasked with training a connected but easily distracted workforce? This article will help you understand what motivates learners and provide some fresh ideas on how you can create training that keeps them engaged and interested. Learners in 2016 are distracted, impatient, and overwhelmed. They are rarely separated from their electronic […]

Measuring training is hard. In this article, Li Whybrow will show you how new technologies can help you measure elearning performance using Kirkpatrick’s four-level evaluation model. The Way You Measure eLearning Performance Is Changing Analyzing the performance of your eLearning will help show that the investment in eLearning is paying off. It’s your job to measure the metrics and interpret the results […]

You don’t have to be in the defense industry to benefit from simulation-based elearning. In this article, Li Whybrow looks at three companies that are applying simulation-based elearning to achieve very different training outcomes. Draw inspiration from these three simulation-based elearning examples For some time, the bread and butter staple for elearning agencies involved converting people’s classroom […]

Stuck for elearning ideas on how to design your elearning course? Let’s revisit some old principles of Instructional Design and draw inspiration from my favorite elearning examples. When I started out in elearning, someone passed me Gagné’s book, which outlines nine principles for designing instruction. Through the course of my career, I’ve regularly revisited these nine […]

Are you looking for ways to create innovative eLearning? In this article, Li Whybrow shares five tools that can help you create innovative elearning that engages and delights your learners. Can These Tools Help You Create Innovative eLearning That Keeps Learners Engaged? Plenty of tools can help you develop your eLearning faster, but do you know […]

The King is dead, long live the King! As HTML5 jockeys for Flash’s coveted top spot as eLearning darling, we take a look at what the inevitable demise of Flash means for eLearning professionals. It’s been five years since Steve Jobs wrote Thoughts on Flash, an open letter setting out the reasons why Apple would […]

Instructional Designers design instructions, right? So, why not free up your learning experts to concentrate on what they’re good at? How? Simple: give them tools so they no longer need to be highly technical or experienced in eLearning. Are your Instructional Designers… spending too much time repeating tasks like GUI (Graphical User Interface) design, setting […]

Are you having trouble developing your eLearning quickly? Have you found that the bottleneck involves your Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)? Here are some ideas to help speed up projects by involving Subject Matter Experts throughout the entire eLearning development process. You’ve jumped through hoops to get an eLearning project scheduled with your busy team and […]

Boring eLearning fails to engage learners. Li Whybrow shares her ideas on how you can create innovative eLearning that really stands out in the crowd and keeps learners engaged. In this article you’ll discover 3 ideas to help you create innovative eLearning. Use these ideas to create eLearning that that is more engaging and interactive […]

If you’re a training manager in a global organization looking to make sure your educational materials reach all your employees, eLearning translation and localization may just be the answer. In this article, I’ll show you how to save time and money in your eLearning translation projects. Although eLearning is highly extensible because it can be […]

Can too many cooks spoil the broth, or can they make the broth taste better? In this article I explore 7 tips you can enhance eLearning quality by involving more of your Learning and Development team. eLearning development is usually a team process. But with so many skills and personalities, how can you get utilize […]

If you’re a Learning and Development manager, how can you get your team working together effectively so that all your eLearning projects result in ta-da! moments of triumph? Effective teams know how to collaborate. In this article, we’ll look at a simple exercise called Marshmallow Challenge that can help your team work together and embrace […]

Are you an eLearning manager working with a talented but large or distributed team? Looking for ways to increase the efficiency of your team? Read on to learn why online collaboration might be the answer. Today I’m going to share some solutions to help you solve the common challenges that are affecting your Learning and Development (L&D) team’s efficiency. I’ll […]

Under pressure to deliver more for less? Reusing elements from projects such as design, interactions, logos, look and feel, media, assessments, and content can really help you save time. Let’s look at how you can use Master Courses to create eLearning themes that will allow you to reuse these elements over and over again. In […]

If you’re not careful, eLearning maintenance can quickly spiral out of control. Let’s look at three real-world examples where cloud publishing can save you hours of time by making elearning maintenance easier and more efficient. Why eLearning maintenance can be time consuming and frustrating When you begin a new eLearning project, always make sure you think […]