Keeping up with ever-changing business and technical landscapes can be challenging for employees and leaders across industries. For this reason, education and training are essential in every field. However, instructional designers are often expected to deliver professional development resources on short notice, or with limited resources. Creating instructional materials under... more
Litmos’ Chief Learning Officer, Dr. Jill Stefaniak, recently conducted a live webinar about how professionals can apply instructional design principles to their Learning & Development (L&D) programs to better address learner needs and improve learning outcomes. In this informative virtual session, Dr. Stefaniak also discussed the importance of aligning instructional... more
There are a variety of reasons why learners participate in workplace training, ranging from mandatory compliance requirements, upskilling, to career development. While different goals might have different timelines for completion, learners often have time to complete them at their leisure or over an extended period. Just-in-time training is a time-sensitive... more
Bridging the Gap Between Learning and Doing In the past two months we have talked about why people learn, and how people learn. In this next installment of our “Foundations of Learning” blog series, I’ll explore what we know about WHEN people learn. This is a topic that came up... more
The process of instructional design can be likened to the design of a blueprint for a building. Just as architects carefully plan and design every aspect of a building, from the foundation to the fixtures, instructional designers (IDs) meticulously craft learning blueprints to support learning performance. Within these blueprints, it... more
L&D professionals are ultimately responsible for designing experiences that facilitate learning and improve performance, whether those learning experiences relate to onboarding, upskilling, succession planning, or compliance. The more information we can obtain about our organization’s needs and the needs of the learners who participate in workplace training, the better positioned we are... more
This blog is 2 of 3 in a series we’re calling “The Foundations of Learning”. In this series, we’re diving into why, how, and when people learn, while navigating the basic principles of adult learning theory. Our goal is to inspire L&D professionals – or anyone interested in designing learning... more
Instructional design is more than just putting words together. It’s a powerful blend of empathy, connection, and customization that transforms learning experiences. In the rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are harnessing the potential of eLearning to train their employees efficiently and effectively. This shift not only saves money but also... more
Does creating your own eLearning content cause you to procrastinate for days or even worse, cower in fear? Well, fear not! Litmos now provides embedded AI tools within our cntent authoring tools, along with our ready-made eLearning templates that allow for rapid eLearning development. Read on to see how you... more
Did you know that between 10-20 of the global population is neurodivergent? Yet, many organizations still lack training to fully support these employees. Without proper understanding, businesses risk losing valuable talent and missing opportunities for innovation. This article explores how neurodiversity training can help create stronger, more inclusive workplaces. What... more
