Insights

We are on a mission to promote learning design techniques and processes that work. In this series of articles, we will share insights into the data we have collected from 64,483 pieces of elearning and reflect on what this might mean for effective digital learning strategies.

5 ways to create a learning culture in your organization

We live in an age of accelerated change. Technology is disrupting every area of life. Consumer expectations are shifting. In a constantly adapting landscape, hiring new people with the latest skills is not a sustainable solution. So, how can you meet your organization’s changing needs in the long-term? It’s time to start building a learning […]

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10 reasons retail needs an authoring tool

The retail industry has always been changeable but never has it had to adapt as quickly as during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the dust settles, pressures to stay competitive and keep employees and customers safe will continue to put a strain on retail organizations and the L&D teams responsible for employees’ performance. Could an authoring […]

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Learner performance. It starts with great content. [Video]

Do you spend too much time thinking about learning delivery and not enough about the learning content? Brandon Hall Group’s Principal Analyst, Michael Rochelle, sees this all too often when speaking to clients. In a recent briefing with the Elucidat team, Michael shared insights into the impact that focusing on getting your learning content right […]

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Corporate training trends 2020: The Zoom boom and beyond

This year didn’t turn out like anyone expected! What’s changed so far when it comes to corporate training trends in 2020? How can we expect employee training to change next? We take a look at industry research and our own survey data to see how future training trends are shaping up.  Corporate training trends 2020 […]

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What’s The Real Cost of Your Elearning? [Research]

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, […]

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4 killer examples of xAPI used for more effective learning

xAPI is a game changer. It can help you to identify where learning interventions might be needed, measure the impact of blended learning experiences, and identify how they could be improved. In this blog we take a closer look at what xAPI is and share some real-world xAPI examples for workplace learning to get you […]

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Profile of a modern learner [infographic]

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 […]

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If instructional design is dead, what fills the void?

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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Working With Subject Matter Experts To Speed Up Elearning Authoring

When you’re developing an elearning course, you may run into a few hiccups throughout the process. One of the most common issues involves subject matter experts (SMEs) — more specifically, a lack of action or slow response from your SME, usually at the most critical stages of elearning development. If you’ve run into this issue in […]

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3 Common Elearning Process Pitfalls That May Be Holding You Back

Is your standard elearning process working smart enough to support modern learning? In this article, we share three common process pitfalls and explain why they may be holding you back from creating smart elearning. In our new guide on how to use smarter processes, we pose two questions. Does the common elearning development process best meet your […]

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