Pathways Training and eLearning Inc. was a proud sponsor of Chief Learning Officer Exchange Conference (CLO) for the second year in a row. This conference includes some key visionaries in the learning field. Here are some interesting stats and sayings, shared by learning leaders in their presentations this year: Canada ranks 5th for producing global talent (employable individuals with future ready skills). Take innovation risks – Your organization is like a ship. While ships

A click and reveal is a great way to present optional extra information, previously covered information as reference, or learner help.

The pace of technology is rapidly increasing and as a result so is eLearning due to the close tie it has with technology. Without technology eLearning cannot exist how it currently is, the benefit of this is that technology can be leveraged to deliver innovative and engaging learning solutions. Below are three trends you should consider when designing your next web-based course to future-proof your content and ensure your learners have a modern and engaging experience. 1. Vid

Having a bad user interface (UI) design for your eLearning can be the difference between keeping a learner engaged and them quitting in frustration. A bad UI can make it hard for the user to navigate, can make your courses confusing and can result in learners not understanding the content you are trying to teach. Here are some UI mistakes you should avoid when developing your next eLearning course. 1. Lack of contrast When taking eLearning we want to make sure content display

The user interface (UI) is one of the most important parts of your eLearning, it determines what is on-screen, how content is laid out and how your user will interact with your digital training. There are a number of UI trends you can implement to improve the look and feel of your eLearning, below are some you should consider when designing your next course. 1. Overlapping Effect Overlapping fonts, colors and images can be an effective way to make things stand out and give yo

Wikipedia defines Micro-learning as a "holistic approach for skill based learning / education which deals with relatively small learning units." It involves short-term-focused strategies especially designed for skill based understanding / learning / education. Micro-learning refers to micro-perspectives of learning, education, training and skill development. Microlearning cannot be put as smaller chunks of bigger trainings you deliver through your LMS. But it is focused conte

Gamification is a concept that can be used to improve how your learners interact with your eLearning and make the overall experience of your web-based training more enjoyable. The idea of Gamification is to take mechanics used in games and integrate them into your eLearning modules (keep in mind Gamification is not the same as a game) to grab the attention of the learners in the same way a game would. Below are some of the benefits that Gamification could bring to your eLearn