The demands of healthcare workplace learning are unlike those in any other field: healthcare organizations operate under strict regulations such as HIPAA, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards, all of which demand rigorous, documented, and up-to-date training. At the same time, staff — often overstretched due to the healthcare staffing crisis... more
In the Northern Hemisphere, it’s almost fall, which means that our favorite TV shows are back! Cliffhangers, romance, laughs, drama: fall TV is all about giving you stories to enjoy from your couch while the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter. Well, guess what? Remote learning can do... more
Key takeaways: Adaptive learning tailors content delivery to individual learners, enhancing engagement and comprehension in corporate academies. Generative AI surpasses traditional branched learning by creating personalized, dynamic learning paths in real-time. Corporate academies can utilize adaptive learning to repurpose and modernize older content through chatbots that serve up just-in-time learning... more
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
Ongoing learning and development (L&D) is essential for healthcare employees. The industry is evolving fast; regulations are constantly changing, new technology is being requested by patients, and healthcare organizations are facing new threats like cyberattacks. While keeping healthcare staff stay up-to-date through continuous learning is critical, finding time for that learning... more
The technology world changes fast: new platforms and devices are constantly being introduced, new tech companies become superstars overnight, and new cyberthreats are always making headlines. One thing that doesn’t change? The tech skills shortage. Finding and retaining tech talent has been an ongoing challenge for several years. According to... more
Over the last few years, the healthcare industry has faced an unprecedented number of challenges: staffing shortages, worker burnout, financial strain, and a growing number of cyberattacks have challenged the industry as a whole. Learning and development (L&D) professionals in the healthcare industry can help with these challenges, but doing... more
You’re right in the middle of a big project at work, something you need to get done today, but — oh no — you can feel yourself getting hungry. You can’t work like this. You need to eat. So what do you do: get a snack, or go out for... more
Discussions around microlearning have continued to increase among L&D professionals, particularly when trying to identify delivery formats that are efficient and engaging. In a previous blog, we discussed the benefits of microlearning and when they are most useful. Microlearning, characterized by delivering content in short, easily consumable segments, emerges as... 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
