Top E-Learning Trends in 2023

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How can e-learning help your business as it transforms and grows over the coming 12 months and beyond? How will new technologies impact and improve the delivery of training in your organisation? Many of the answers to these questions are in the following e-learning trends for 2023. Enter the Metaverse Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are already used …

Understanding the Gagne Instructional Design Model

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In the latest in our series on instructional design models, we are going to look at Gagne’s theory of instruction, how it fits with e-learning training strategies, and how it can be applied in your organisation. Gagne’s model of instructional design was developed by the American educational psychologist Robert Gagne. The model says there are nine different events of instruction …

Using Mentorship and E-Learning Together to Get the Best Results

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          In e-learning development projects, a lot of effort and focus is on achieving training objectives, maximising knowledge retention rates, and optimising learner engagement. The quality and structure of your e-learning courses are crucial in each of these training metrics, but you don’t have to rely on the e-learning course alone. Other strategies can also help, …

The Bloom’s Taxonomy Instructional Design Model in E-Learning – An Introduction

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The Bloom’s Taxonomy Instructional Design Model in E-Learning – An Introduction This is the second blog in our series looking at the main instructional design models that are used in e-learning. In this article, we are going to explore Bloom’s Taxonomy, a well-established framework in the education sector. We are going to focus on its relevance in e-learning, particularly in …

Tips for Creating Effective ESG E-Learning Courses

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ESG is a catch-all term covering Environmental, Social, and Governance issues. Regulators, potential customers, employees, lawmakers, and other stakeholders are increasingly looking at ESG factors when assessing an organisation. For example, a potential customer making sure your ESG strategies and priorities are aligned. Providing e-learning courses can improve knowledge and change behaviours in ESG-related areas, but how do you make …

The ADDIE Instructional Design Model Explained

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Instructional design is an important part of the e-learning development process, but it is a concept rather than a descriptive approach. This means there is no single way to implement instructional design. Instead, there are models that e-learning developers use to ensure they adhere to instructional design principles. ADDIE is one of the most common instructional design models. What is …

Transforming from a Training Culture to a Learning Culture

Transforming from a Training Culture to a Learning Culture

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Transforming from a Training Culture to a Learning Culture The terms training culture and learning culture appear similar on the surface, but they both mean very different things in the modern workplace. What are the differences, why are they important, and what are the benefits of a learning culture over a training culture? In answering these questions, it is first …

12 Benefits of the Metaverse in E Learning

Benefits of the Metaverse in E-Learning

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12 Benefits of the Metaverse in E-Learning The metaverse is a term that describes virtual spaces where you interact via an avatar. This includes interacting with the avatars of other metaverse users. Today, the most common application for the metaverse is gaming, but there is growing interest in the potential of this technology for corporate training. So, what are the …

The Potential Benefits of NFTs in E-Learning

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The Potential Benefits of NFTs in E-Learning NFTs have had a rollercoaster ride since they came to public attention. They have been met with praise, criticism, scepticism, and optimism, often all at the same time. What about the underlying technology of NFTs, though, and does that technology have any potential benefits for e-learning? Before we look at the potential benefits …