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2021 was the year of the ‘Great Resignation’. People quit their jobs at historic rates and they moved in to new roles and different fields. As L&D adjusts to this new landscape, upskilling and reskilling are the go-to phrases. But have you thought about right skilling? Hear how Lori Niles-Hofmann, Senior Learning EdTech Transformation Strategist […]

You think you’ve created a great elearning course – but can you be sure? Quality reviews are a crucial step of any successful elearning development process. They’re the best way to confirm your course is truly meeting your project goals, creating ROI and providing an engaging, on-brand learning experience. Read on to discover our top […]

New technologies are changing the way we produce and deliver digital learning – with elearning authoring tools being a must have in your L&D toolkit. Choosing the right elearning authoring software for your business can be a challenge and will depend on a number of factors including your technical expertise, how sophisticated you would like […]

Are you looking for an elearning agency to help with your next project? There is a wide array of organizations out there that offer elearning solutions. Here are 12 that we know have experience using Elucidat to produce digital learning. Please note: inclusion in this list is not an endorsement of the quality of their […]

Are you wondering what you can expect from making the switch from face to face to online learning courses? Elearning has never been more important and more widely used than today. All businesses are having to quickly learn how to harness the power of digital for training and development more broadly than before. Can online […]

If you’ve narrowed down your search for an elearning authoring tool to something that’s cloud-based and easy to use, you may be trying to make a choice between Elucidat and Evolve elearning authoring platforms. So, which features does each authoring platform offer? And how can you tell which is right for you? Let’s review the […]

We’ve rounded up 10 awesome elearning examples – each perfect for different goals and audiences – to give you fresh ideas for how to engage your audience in 2022. We support hundreds of elearning projects across all of our customers. And if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that each one is unique. Every course […]

Bite-sized elearning modules are small, self-contained information nuggets. They typically range in duration from 1 to 15 minutes and are usually focused on one or two tightly defined learning objectives. Here are a few examples. In contrast, more conventional elearning modules can take between 30 and 60 minutes (or longer) to consume and have a […]

Gamification is a word with a lot of baggage! Maybe you hear it, roll your eyes and think “buzzword”? Or perhaps it sounds a bit daunting to you? The truth is, there are loads of ways to incorporate games and gaming elements into your elearning. Read on to learn more and for a few inspiring […]

Onboarding is about so much more than a years-old marketing video from the CEO and a building tour to point out the fire exits! Well-designed onboarding elearning improves employee retention, engagement and loyalty, as well as compliance and speed-to-competence – all really important business metrics. Would you believe that one third of people leave a […]

For the third year in a row, Elucidat has won an award for Best Advance in Content Authoring Technology. Elucidat’s silver place in Brandon Hall’s 2021 Excellence awards celebrates how the authoring platform empowers its clients to effectively create, manage and distribute quality elearning content at scale. See the full press release below.  Full Press […]

If your plan for 2022 is to create awesome SCORM-compliant elearning, you might be wondering what are the best SCORM authoring tools available right now. Whether you’re starting out in course creation or looking for an upgrade, our guide gives you an overview of some of the top SCORM authoring softwares. There are many platforms […]

There is certainly no shortage of elearning platforms on the market these days – here are the 8 popular choices to consider in 2022 and beyond. But remember, before you even start exploring the specific solutions to your elearning needs, make sure you are fully clued-in to the different types of platforms and what they […]

The pandemic has transformed our ways of working. Whether remote or socially distanced, the new ways we work require a change of approach for L&D. The dust has settled on last year’s leap to digital learning. Now, it’s time to rethink what modes of learning work best. In this blog, you’ll find out how flexible […]

We’ve pulled together the top five books every elearning designer should read, with help from our Elucidat community. These five books cover all the bases, from how people learn, to what makes learning and habits stick, and how to design with these elements in mind. All these books are pacy, practical, and actionable. Whether you’re […]

Every elearning manager knows about the importance of reading good material. There is a treasure trove of knowledge, research and experiences available for anyone to learn from. But how do you decide what to start with? Where do you begin? It can be daunting trying to navigate the mountain of elearning literature that has been […]

The shift from “courses to resources” has been a hot topic for more than ten years. Many learning designers chop up their content. But is this really microlearning? In this article, Kirstie Greany challenges traditional perceptions and shares some ideas on how to create a successful microlearning strategy.

Scenarios can be an effective way to engage your learners and really change their behavior. Here are five scenario-based training examples to inspire your next project. There are lots of ways to include scenarios in your elearning design, from quick and simple to longer-form and intricately designed. Whichever approach you choose, adding some kind of […]

The learning management system, or LMS, used to be an integral part of most organizations’ learning ecosystem, and for good reason. But times change, business needs and user expectations change, and of course, technology changes too. The traditional solution is no longer the default answer in all situations, so let’s explore the LMS alternatives now […]

Traditionally a combination of online and face-to-face learning, blended learning is about implementing the learning strategies that deliver the most impact, on a budget, at scale. This is great for a remote and globally spread workforce. But how do you develop and implement a successful, modern, blended learning strategy? Here, we delve into the benefits […]