Annual compliance training is a tricky balance. You need to prove organizational compliance and keep learners engaged, which is no small feat. After all, nobody wants to click through the same content they read last year! Go behind the scenes of our latest elearning demo to see a new way of addressing the challenge. In […]

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 […]

Making your elearning more widely available makes a whole lot of sense. But, actually creating and managing content in multiple languages can seem as daunting as an Atlantic crossing! We delved into this topic in a recent webinar to look at why it’s worth the effort and the smart workflows that make creating multi-language elearning […]

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 […]

Do you want to improve your employee training? Or perhaps you want to set up a new training program from scratch? In this article, we’ll show you the five key things you need to consider to ensure your employee training initiative is a success. This post was originally posted in March 2016 and has been […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

‘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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If your role involves creating elearning, you’ve likely experienced that sinking feeling when you realise that the long, dense, dull manual that’s appeared on your desk is the content for your next elearning module. You want to create something snappy and engaging, but how do you make a seemingly boring subject interesting? What not to […]

We’ve rounded up 10 of our favourite elearning examples and picked out some key features and themes to inspire your projects over the next 12 months. From low-cost audio and simple infographics to immersive scenarios, adaptive content and social polling: there’s bound to be something in this list that whets your appetite to do something […]

New technologies are changing the way learning is delivered. In this article, Steve Penfold reviews and compares seven elearning authoring tools to help you determine which one is the best for you. Which is the best authoring tool, for you? I think you already know the answer to that: It depends! The best authoring tool […]