Don’t let the title of this blog fool you! While all L&D professionals want to create learning experiences that are engaging and easily digestible for their learners, it’s no easy feat. When we think about ways in which we can make L&D easy for our learners, approaching design with the... more
These days, it seems like everyone is busier, handling more disparate tasks, and learning how to do things on the fly. It can feel a little uncomfortable. The best learning prepares our people to do their best at work—on the job, interacting with others, and making good decisions in the... more
In manufacturing, having a skilled workforce is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. Comprehensive training may improve productivity, mitigate safety and compliance issues, and boost workplace morale. However, providing training in an ever-evolving field like manufacturing can feel like a lofty task, especially since the stakes are high. While there... more
Consistent and relevant training can be transformative for nonprofits, but the first step toward understanding how you can leverage learning technology effectively, is to identify which challenges your nonprofit needs to address with targeted training. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common issues facing nonprofits and provide... more
Has this happened to you? You’re tasked with creating a new eLearning project. You’ve done your analysis and you’re ready to start the design process. You pop open your laptop and open the storyboard or outline. You’re ready to accomplish the goal of documenting your design concepts, to make course... more
One of the most important tasks that L&D professionals complete regularly is determining the best format for delivering training. Instructional design does not use a “one-size-fits-all” approach – it’s important to remember that different learning outcomes warrant different instructional strategies. When selecting what format is most conducive to learners’ training... more
The term “blended learning” certainly isn’t new. However, as learning and development (L&D) evolves, so has the definition of this term. While the true meaning of “blended learning” has become more nuanced, learning professionals agree that taking a modern, multi-modal approach to learning can make a lasting impact on both... more
Regardless of how instruction will be delivered, L&D professionals need to be mindful of how their learners will interact with the content they are presented. Social learning is an approach that leverages interpersonal connections to facilitate knowledge acquisition and skill development. Collaboration, interaction, and shared experiences are emphasized within the... more
What do most people think of when they hear “workplace learning”? Maybe taking time off work for some instructor-led skills training. Maybe flying out to a convention. Maybe sitting at their desk at a new job, working their way through compulsory onboarding modules in the LMS (learning management system). All... more
Nothing strikes fear into a training manager’s heart quite like the word “ROI.” Trying to prove to leadership that a training program is paying off financially is a daunting task: direct evidence may be scant, company leaders might not understand training, and your budget may be on the line. But... more
