When and How to Use Adaptive Learning And When You Shouldnt Use It

When and How to Use Adaptive Learning, And When You Shouldn’t Use It

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When and How to Use Adaptive Learning, And When You Shouldn’t Use It Experiences are an increasingly important focus area for businesses in all sectors. A lot of the discussions that take place about experiences focus on the customer experience, or CX. However, employee and learner experiences are important too. Optimising and improving the learner experience is the central principle …

The Business Costs of Poor Training

The Business Costs of Poor Training

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The Business Costs of Poor Training In some businesses, training is viewed as a cost. As with most costs, the objective is usually to keep them to a minimum. When it comes to training, this often means reducing the quality to meet a cost objective. Of course, reducing the quality of training is not the desired outcome, but it is …

Using Data Visualisations in E Learning – the Benefits and Top Tips

Using Data Visualisations in E-Learning – the Benefits and Top Tips

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Using Data Visualisations in E-Learning – the Benefits and Top Tips One of the main goals when creating e-learning courses is to make the information as easy to understand as possible. It is also important to make your course as engaging as possible. There are various ways you can do this, from including scenarios to making the course mobile-friendly to …

Understanding the 4 Types of Gamers to Improve Learner Engagement with Gamification

Understanding the 4 Types of Gamers to Improve Learner Engagement with Gamification

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Understanding the 4 Types of Gamers to Improve Learner Engagement with Gamification Gamification is often seen as a must-have element in high-quality e-learning courses. There are good reasons for this. Gamification elements increase learner engagement, and they enhance satisfaction rates. When used correctly, they can also be excellent teaching tools, facilitating the learning process and helping learners grasp the topic. …

E Learning Gamification Mechanics that Engage Learners

E-Learning Gamification Mechanics that Engage Learners

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E-Learning Gamification Mechanics that Engage Learners When discussing the benefits of e-learning and the opportunities it presents, gamification is a topic that often comes up. There is a good reason for this too. When you get e-learning gamification right, your e-learning course is more likely to be a success. Delivering on the practicalities to add gamified elements to your e-learning …

12 Questions to Ask When Hiring an E Learning Developer

Questions to Ask When Hiring an E-Learning Developer

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12 Questions to Ask When Hiring an E-Learning Developer If you need custom e-learning content created, hiring a professional e-learning developer is almost always the right choice. A professional e-learning developer will have the technical, design, and training skills needed to create content that will help meet your objectives. Creating an e-learning course is a complex task, so it is …

How Microlearning Improves Knowledge Retention E Learning Performance and ROI

How Microlearning Improves Knowledge Retention, E-Learning Performance, and ROI

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How Microlearning Improves Knowledge Retention, E-Learning Performance, and ROI Microlearning is a training strategy commonly used in e-learning. It involves presenting information to learners in small, bite-sized chunks. Each chunk typically takes minutes to complete and includes one central idea or new piece of information. The main reason for using microlearning is to improve return on investment through better e-learning …

The Essential Principles of E Learning UX LX

The Essential Principles of E-Learning UX/LX Design

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The Essential Principles of E-Learning UX/LX Design User experience (UX) design is a process that is common in a range of design tasks, from developing websites to creating physical products. It involves designing the system or product in a way that ensures the best possible experience for users. UX has relevance in e-learning, too, but there is also the concept …

10 Tips to Prevent Cognitive Overload in E Learning

Tips to Prevent Cognitive Overload in E-Learning

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10 Tips to Prevent Cognitive Overload in E-Learning In a previous blog, we explained cognitive load theory and looked at ways to identify if cognitive overload is a problem in your existing e-learning courses. In this blog, we will look at how to prevent cognitive overload from occurring in the first place through e-learning design and strategy. As a quick …