Active Learning vs Passive Learning: Why Active Learning is Better It is a fact that for most people, we forget a lot of what we are taught. Think about your time at school as a child and how much of the information you were taught then that you no longer remember. This will be all too familiar if you are …
Exploring the Metaverse: ‘VR Goggles or Desktop/Mobile?’
Exploring the Metaverse: ‘VR Goggles or Desktop/Mobile?’ In our continuing series ‘Exploring the Metaverse’, today’s topic is an interesting one: ‘VR Goggles or Desktop/Mobile?’ There are a couple of ways we can access and interact with the Metaverse and I feel a lot of people out there still associate the Metaverse with VR Goggles when this doesn’t necessarily need to …
Exploring the Metaverse: Environment Design
Exploring the Metaverse: Environment Design Lots of posts on the Metaverse, but how much do you really know? I will start posting a few snippets of information that you might find interesting and maybe helpful. Starting today, let’s look a the ‘Environment Design’ part of the Metaverse. In essence, Environment Design is the creation of digital spaces that can serve …
Learning Over Time Vs Information Dumping in the Workplace
Learning Over Time Vs Information Dumping in the Workplace When a new worker joins your organisation, there is a lot of information and skills they need to learn. Similar situations can also apply to current employees if there are changes that need to be implemented such as the introduction of a new system, a significant change in procedure, or the …
How to Choose a Passing Score for E-Learning Quizzes
How to Choose a Passing Score for E-Learning Quizzes Quizzes are a crucial element in most e-learning courses. They help the learner understand their progress and they provide data on the success of the course. They can also be used to direct the next steps. For example, repeating the course (or part of the course) if the learner gets an …
Qualitative Vs Quantitative E-Learning Assessments
Qualitative Vs Quantitative E-Learning Assessments Assessing the abilities of learners is part of the training process, so assessments are important elements in any e-learning course. There are many different types of assessments you can use, with each falling into either the qualitative or quantitative category. So, what are qualitative assessments and how do they differ from quantitative assessments (apart from …
Upskilling Training Guide Part 1 – Laying the Groundwork
Upskilling Training Guide Part 1 – Laying the Groundwork Upskilling is an increasingly important priority in the modern workplace, particularly in industries where skills shortages threaten growth and competitiveness. By upskilling your employees, you can ensure your business has the skills it needs not just today, but also in the future. Upskilling also helps attract and retain employees, and it …
Upskilling Training Guide Part 2 – Tips for Success
Upskilling Training Guide Part 2 – Tips for Success In the first blog in this two-part series on upskilling training, we focused on what is needed to lay the groundwork and ensure your programme is focused on business needs and delivers on corporate objectives. In this second blog in the series, we are going to look at eight practical tips …
How to Create a Stress-Free Online Training Environment
How to Create a Stress-Free Online Training Environment The world is a busy place, and the learners you need to complete your training courses often face pressures from a range of different directions. They have the pressures of their job and the expectations they have to meet, as well as pressures outside of work. The last thing they need is …
Factors that Impact the Amount of Time Learners Need to Complete Online Training
10 Factors that Impact the Amount of Time Learners Need to Complete Online Training One of the biggest barriers to training success is time, i.e., ensuring learners have enough time to complete the course. While the issue of time is common across all learners, it is also variable, as different time-related factors will affect different people in different ways. As …