Digital: Don’t let the elephant create a dinosaur
Does digital mean the end of the classroom? No – but evolution is vital… It’s the elephant in the classroom for many training companies. As enthusiasm grows for e-learning and virtual teaching methods, so does concern about roles in Learning & Development, profits and the need to evolve and diversify the business model. According to […]
7 things to consider before purchasing an eLearning course
The exponential growth in the uptake of eLearning has revolutionised the training industry, with multiple providers shouting proposed benefits from the rooftops; greater flexibility, improved learner experience and superior cost-efficiencies chief among them. However, there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution, and there are many factors to consider before deciding whether e-Learning is the right choice for […]
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 […]
How to create engaging audio
Want to record an interview, or create a podcast? Jon Kennard is on hand with another quick round-up of tips to make sure that your broadcast is as good as it can be! Have a pen handy – and enjoy. Want to record an interview, or create a podcast? Jon Kennard is on hand with another quick round-up […]
Organize Online Workplace Harassment Training
Today, e-Learning is a preferred method when it comes to delivering different kinds of training to employees, including harassment training. Everyone in the organization needs to be a part of this online course, including executives, managers, supervisors and other employees. In some cases, upper-level management may consider themselves excluded from this training, but they are […]
Top eLearning Trends For 2016 You Need To Be Aware Of
We now have a firm footing into the 21st century. Although we’re not quite at the Johnny Five stage yet (the robot demonstrated the ability to scan and instantly assimilate information in the 1986 movie, Short Circuit), technology is starting to revolutionize the learning landscape. Here are our four hottest eLearning trends for 2016. 1. Automation […]
Storyline’s secret weapon: using variables to supercharge your interactivity
Understand exactly what variables are and how they can super-charge how you implement your instructional design thinking. In the previous article in this series, I mentioned that some of the most powerful features you can find in an authoring tool tend to be buried away, meaning lots of people simply don’t know they exist. In […]
How you and your colleagues become shareholders in knowledge
Keeping knowledge to oneself gradually becomes replaced by a more open information exchange. But a cultural shift from “keeping” to “distributing” knowledge cannot exist without supporting software. Online training software can empower a new ownership in learning. Many managers are still reluctant to share power and knowledge. However, by holding back information from employees, they […]
Using Storyline: re-imagining tasks and activities with freeform interactions
Use Storyline’s freeform interactions to create virtually any kind of activity you like, with any objects you like and ‘attach’ the interaction functionality you want to that activity In the first article in this series, I mentioned how lots of authoring tools (both good ones and bad) can limit your instructional design thinking and creativity. […]
All in the planning: using Masters & Layouts in Storyline to reduce design time
You have probably heard of master slides. But you might not know much about the layouts sitting just below the master slide. In this article discover exactly what masters and layouts are and how to fully exploit their power in Storyline. Many people are familiar with the idea of a software template. This is a […]
Is your authoring tool holding you back?
For too long, legacy authoring tools have constrained how most people think about e-learning and what it can achieve. With a new breed of authoring tools emerging, now is the time to liberate your instructional design thinking and leave these out-dated restrictions behind. Increasingly, if you are working in a learning and development role associated […]
Five minutes with Mike Leavy, Learning Technology Lead, Virgin Media
Mike Leavy is the Learning Technology Lead for Virgin Media. In this brief interview he talks about what type of employee he wants in the L&D function and how his team help the business identify capability gaps. Mike will be speaking at the CIPD L&D Show in London on May 11th and 12th. Jamie Lawrence, […]
eLearning vs gamification
Our Business Development Manager recently wrote a blog post titled 'eLearning vs Gamification: Which Is Right For You?' which got me thinking if gamification is commercially viable for training companies? I would be interested to hear of any experiences or opinions on this topic. Let me know in the discussion section below or on the blog. […]
Survey Results: Key trends in the training industry
As a training software supplier, it is critical to continuously find out more about how training companies undertake their key business processes and the influence of automation within the training industry. We conducted a recent survey to gauge the current trends in the industry today. The survey was carried out with a selection of training companies […]
Why crowdsourced, peer-to-peer feedback could be the killer tool for L&D
The concept of feedback as a development tool for individuals and organisations isn’t new. But there’s no doubt that one of the clearest messages from experts is the growing importance of making feedback a core organisational value: to enhance learning, engage employees, inform managers and make better organisational decisions. Jo Ayoubi, CEO of Track Surveys, […]
Continuing Professional Development Benefits Employers and Employees
Continuing professional development (CPD) provides a structured approach to workplace training and development. For many professionals, some form of CPD is required to keep skills and knowledge up to date. With limited time both inside and outside the workplace, and with HR and Learning and Development (L&D) budgets under constant pressure, workplace training that meets […]
Does programming language matter when selecting training software or an LMS?
When searching for training or learning software how important is the programming language that it is written in? Is it something that you consider? We have put together a blog post that takes a look at the impact the type of programming language can have on cloud based software security. The full post can be found here: https://www.accessplanit.com/blog/how-important-is-the-programming-language-when-selecting-software-lms What are […]
When will people learn? – The dangers of untrained staff
According to the Office for National Statistics, UK productivity is lagging behind every G7 advanced economy bar one last year. It estimates that output per hour and output per worker were both 20% lower than the average achieved by the US, Germany France, Italy and Canada. This marks the widest productivity gap since figures began […]
If we can dream it, we can build it: the future of learning technology
Our blog this week is about the future of learning technology. We feel that some versions of the LMS have not supported us well and that we need to demand more from our learning technology providers. We'd love to hear from others who feel the same or have other insights. The full blog post […]
