One of the things we consistently find with training teams is their desire to reuse things they’ve already created. Depending on the diversity of the courses you develop, you may not be able to reuse the content per se, but you could still create structures to serve as “templates” that can be quickly reused in…
So you bought Articulate Storyline and now you need to learn how to use it. The good news: Storyline is one of the most approachable eLearning development tools out there. The bad news: it can still be daunting to figure out all there is to know. While there are several great eLearning tools out there…
Smartphones are no longer the way of the future—they’re the way of right now. Today, there are 2.6 billion people using a handheld device to check email, to work on projects, and to communicate with friends and family. By 2020, there may be 6.1 billion people using smartphones. But it’s not just individuals who benefit…
There are officially more Google searches done on mobile devices than on desktop computers, according to new research released by Google. Interesting, don’t you think? Although, it’s not all that surprising. Look around when you’re out at dinner, before a movie—anywhere, really—and you’ll notice that all of the eyeballs are glued to a smartphone. In…
Many different industries are bound by federal, state, and even local regulations. Their compliance with these regulations is monitored—so it’s important that all employees are effectively trained and constantly up to speed on changes. Fines for non-compliancy can be costly—and no organization wants to pay fees that could’ve been avoided with proper training. That’s why…
Sales teams know that time is money. Their mentality is much like that of Glengarry Glen Ross: “ABC: Always be closing.” So how can they be closing if they’re spending time on training? Predicament. Here’s the thing: Sales teams need training to be successful. They need to know what works and what doesn’t, what’s new,…
As demands on the medical industry continue to increase, time becomes an even more precious resource. And to accommodate the on-the-go requirements for education in this environment, many are turning to mobile devices. From physicians to nurses and more, mLearning is changing the way healthcare professionals learn and access important information. In this post, we’ll…
Even if you weren’t one of the 9.9 million people who tuned in for the premiere of Downton Abbey’s final season, there are probably similarities you could recognize from the eLearning world just from the characters’ personalities. What do we mean by that? Well, Downton Abbey is known for it’s cast of very different characters—ranging…
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a learner was clicking a single mouse. The training was completed, and computers sat bare in hopes that a new eLearning course soon would be there. The employees were nestled all snug in their chairs, while visions of matching terms danced together in pairs….
It’s that time of year when we look back at the year to find the crème de la crème—the best, most interesting eLearning topics we wrote about in 2015. We’ve looked at the numbers and pulled out our 10 best blog posts of 2015 for your reading pleasure. Enjoy! Best Posts of 2015 Everything You…