In the U.S. 98% of the population have mobile phones, and 91% have smartphones. Phones have become more ubiquitous than computers. The last census found that just 81% of U.S. households had desktop or laptop computers. You probably guessed this already, but most people have a mobile phone. Mobile learning,... more
As we approach 2025, the landscape of instructional design and eLearning continues to evolve at a rapid pace. To help you stay ahead of the curve, Litmos has compiled this comprehensive glossary of instructional design terms. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the Learning & Development... more
Do you want to play a game? Head over to LinkedIn and post, ‘What is gamification, and how can it improve my e-learning?’ Then, watch the varied and often misunderstood responses roll in… Many well-meaning L&D professionals still get gamification wrong. It’s not just about adding points, badges, and leaderboards.... more
Learning management systems (LMS) have become essential for businesses, whether they’re looking to onboard or train employees, educate customers, or just stay compliant with the latest industry regulations. With so many options on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the right learning solution for your organization. This article... more
Can workplace learning be all fun and games? Learning & Development (L&D) professionals are constantly looking for ways to engage their learners in meaningful ways. To increase attention and interactivity among employees, gamification is a strategy to motivate employees to learn new skills and achieve their learning goals together. Common... more
Digital badges have emerged as a modern and dynamic way to recognize and validate skills, achievements, and competencies within the workplace. Digital Badges are often awarded to recognize a learner’s achievement of a specific skill or completion of a project. Badges are most useful for recognizing and motivating employees internally... 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
Despite all the focus on the learner experience over the last few years, most companies failed to answer the most basic question from their learners: What’s in it for me?” Given the volatility and uncertainty of the pandemic era, organizations are scrambling to upskill and reskill their workforces to meet... more
It’s summer and you know what that means? Blockbusters! They all have a few things in common, right? Heroes, high stakes, and big disasters. Well, the learning and development industry isn’t that different. The last year has had all of those things: there was a world-changing pandemic, very high stakes,... more
