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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 […]

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 […]

What makes learners tick? With 3 million learners creating data trails in Elucidat’s analytics, we’ve gained some fascinating insight. In this webinar with Lori Niles-Hofmann we put away the crystal ball and discussed how to use your data to create projects with a winning formula. If you couldn’t make it on the day, fret not. […]

Have you ever wondered how your favorite piece of digital learning came to be? How it went from a blank slate to a polished experience, and what it looked like at the various steps along the way? Come behind the scenes of a recent collaboration between The Open University, Elucidat, and digital creative agency, Tilt. Get an insight […]

Is your employee training not as popular as you’d like it to be? From increasing job satisfaction to learning new skills that can benefit the company, training is the key to success. A report from Harvard even found that employee engagement was a major factor in the success of an organization That’s why it’s vital […]

Data dashboards should be your best friends when it comes to prototyping elearning ideas and producing content. Good ones update automatically with live user data so you can have your finger right on the pulse. We’ve taken a look at the elearning analytics dashboards in Elucidat and highlighted the top 10 stats to monitor. You […]

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 […]

Have you ever slaved over a guide, policy or how-to wiki, only to realize months later that only a handful of people read it? Or maybe you’ve seen some content online that would be useful for others, but don’t know how to get it in front of them. Before you resign yourself to creating a […]

Here at Elucidat, our “North Star Metric” is our learner count. It guides the decisions we make and the direction we take. We’ve just hit the 3 million learner mark one month earlier than expected, and we’re pretty excited about it! We thought it was worth reflecting on why we care, and what it means […]

With so many jumping on microlearning’s bandwagon, is it the big L&D heist many experts argue – or is promise lurking? As always, it comes down to execution. We’ve shared 3 tips and microlearning examples to help make yours work. What is microlearning? Microlearning – what does it mean? A debated term in the industry, […]

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 opportunities for training providers are HUGE and they’re only set to grow further. In a recent webinar, learning and training experts Georgie Cooke and Troy Michels discussed how those in the business of selling training products can exploit this opportunity and scale their portfolios efficiently to drive revenue. We’ve summarised their advice here.   […]