Measuring the effectiveness of learning programmes
Whilst some organisations are good at measuring reactions, and skills and knowledge transfer of their learning programmes, it’s often difficult for them to go beyond this to measure performance-based results. So, how can we better measure the effectiveness of our organisation’s learning activities? There are two essential points to consider: 1. Knowing your users learning experiences. As […]
Personalised Workplace Learning Improves Outcomes
A decade ago the UK Government developed a vision for personalisation in adult education and the Department for Education said that ‘personalised learning is an idea that is captivating the imagination of teachers, children and young people across the country’. The belief was personalised learning has the potential to make learning ‘stretching, creative, fun and […]
Spotting mobile learning opportunities
The mobile learning explosion has tempted many organisations into simply making anything and everything available for mobile, whether it’s suitable or not. This may be due to pressure from management and their desire to get everything on to mobile ‘now’. eLearning courses built using flexible development tools are easy to transport across platforms. But making all your eLearning and […]
5 Steps to Mobile Learning
1. Understand what you want to deliver to your community and why Think about the curriculum design – does a mobile learning delivery approach support your overall strategic objectives and if so which topics will still best be covered by the following methods: face-to-face distance learning just-in-time training performance support tools Maybe some will need them all. […]
Using Interactivity to Take Your eLearning Course
There’s no denying that eLearning is making its way into every industry and field. Aside from the fact that eLearning offers learners effective training options like mobile accessibility and immediate feedback, eLearning is becoming more and more cost effective and consistent. It’s really no wonder that everyone wants to make eLearning a part of their […]
Personalising content for learners
We live in an age of information overload and there’s an immense amount of digital content available at our fingertips. How can we use the available technologies to recommend, select and present good quality, relevant content that a learner needs at any particular point in time? One of the most important things with any form […]
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10 Lessons for Creating Effective Microlearning
The recent Learning Technology Research (LTR) Project focused on how we can best harness mobile technology to improve the training and support we give our people. Advances in the capabilities of the delivery and tracking platforms, added to the availability of mobile devices, mean that we need new ways to think about training. Microlearning, using small bite-sized […]
10 Tips for Developing Effective Microlearning
In this article I’ll share my top 10 tips for developing microlearning content and programmes to really capitalise on its many benefits. 1. Keep it snappy Creating concise, focussed content is harder than it sounds. Don’t fall into the trap of bloating content and taking it off focus. An individual piece of microlearning should be short […]
“Creating a learning culture isn’t just a matter of buying an LMS, producing eLearning units and crossing your fingers.”
Juliette Denny is MD of Growth Engineering, who are focused on improving online learning engagement through social learning, gamification and learning personalisation. Founded in 2004, the company won the Learning Provider of the Year award in 2016. Jamie Lawrence, Editor, HRZone: What do you think are the crucial elements of not only creating but embedding […]
Microlearning: Much more than a buzzword
What is microlearning? Think of microlearning as the delivery of bite-sized training or performance support nuggets (“micro-assets”), but don’t stop there with the definition. Microlearning is more than chunked content served from a Learning Management System (LMS). It sees content delivered in short bursts, typically 1-5 minutes in duration, but in a way that adapts […]
How can L&D keep up with constantly changing tech?
Keeping tabs on new technology and media platforms can be a big challenge for Learning and Development departments. Will a training strategy designed for PC users in the office still be applicable to mobile device users in the field? How are the social and technological habits of employees shifting, and can these changes guide us […]
What Brexit and Trump mean for training
After the events of 2016, there’s only one thing I’m certain of… Whatever else happens, in the last remaining days of what’s left of it, 2016 is sure to be remembered. We’ve lost icons like Bowie and Cohen, seen waves of immigrants strike the world’s conscience as they desperately flee war-torn countries. Oh, and Britain […]
How to propel training into the big bad world
“The only source of knowledge is experience.” Albert Einstein Einstein’s words are a variation on a well-known saying that is widely regarded as a basic educational truth. For educators the big question is: how can we achieve this in today’s digital world and turn instruction into experience? Whatever you think about the accuracy of the percentages […]
Action Based Learning: Why we have to get training out into the real world
You can teach someone about fish – how they move, where they live – and you can impart a lot of relevant knowledge. But that someone won’t become a fisherman until they’ve gone out and successfully caught a fish. Anyone involved in L&D in any of its many forms is acutely aware that people forget […]
How to buy an LMS that you can’t stand [Buyer Insight]
Recent research conducted with LMS software buyers drew out some key conclusions and themes for purchasing the right business system. The research explored the initial triggers for change along with some of the key influences on the decision and people involved in the process. This research provided valuable insight into some of the steps that are […]
The Right Fit: Custom Training vs Off-the-Shelf
Millions of Americans (me included) love a good burger from In-N-Out. You don’t have a lot of options, even with the secret menu, but it’s fast and convenient. They only make burgers a few ways, so you are in and out in no time. But other times, when I’m craving something special, I’ll go to […]
Is an LMS or CRM better suited to a training business?
There are hundreds of business systems and technologies that may assist in training. This blog focuses on the differences between an LMS and a CRM system. Today, technology is essential Expanding a training business without the aid of technology can be almost impossible. Competition is fierce and the internet provides fast access for prospective clients to […]
Are you considering purchasing an LMS but implementation is putting you off?
As the majority of businesses know the process of buying a software solution does not end once the contract has been signed. Approximately 63% of CRM installations fail due to poor system implementation, which highlights the importance of a smooth transition towards embedding new business software. We've suggested 3 ways to effectively implement an LMS. It would be great to hear of […]
6 Things Need to Consider Before Choosing an LMS
Educational institutions and training organizations are relying increasingly on learning management systems to better meet their goals and objectives. With a rising demand for online distance learning and greater mobile accessibility, LMS tools can provide such organizations with exceptional leverage to drive higher value and business growth. That said, organizations should be careful about which […]
