March - 2019

Mar 29, 2019
2 min

Setting up Storyline with branded themes

When starting a new project with a client, you likely will have to follow some sort of brand standards guide or corporate identity document defining your client’s logo, brand colours and fonts. Using theme colours Theme colours in Storyline will determine the default colour options for text, objects fills, object outlines and buttons. When you choose an object or text in Storyline and click Format on the toolbar, you can select a theme colour or shade for its fill and outline

Mar 28, 2019
2 min

What do I need to use Moodle?

If you are in search of an LMS that is robust enough to handle all the employees of your organization, but still want to keep this implementation within your budget, you might have stumbled upon Moodle, an open source Learning Management System that offers different functionality to help shape the training strategy of your company. But what is necessary to implement Moodle in your company?” Well, there are two different paths you can take to implement Moodle: Build your own s

Mar 27, 2019
3 min

Frequently Asked Questions about On-line Learning - What is eLearning, Whiteboard Animations and an

At Pathways Training and eLearning, we are frequently asked by new clients about the many services we offer. There is a heightened interest these days in eLearning, given the Ontario Government's new mandatory requirements to have all high-school students complete a certain number of courses through online learning. Digital literacy is become more and more important for future success in the workplace, and given there is a renewed interest in this topic in Ontario (in light o

Mar 26, 2019
2 min

What is a LMS?

A LMS or Learning Management System is a technology that lets you administer, track and deliver eLearning and web based training. But what exactly is an LMS? An LMS is something that you have probably used before without knowing, if you have taken an eLearning course such as health & safety training this would most likely have been hosted on an LMS. For learners an LMS is essentially what allows you to access eLearning courses from your device providing you have a network con

Mar 25, 2019
1 min

Adding Closed Captions in Storyline

In this video we will see how closed captions can be added to your Articulate Storyline 360 course. Click on the video to learn more! #ArticulateStoryline #storyline360 #closedcaptioning #TorontocompanycreatingeLearningstoryboards #trainingcompanyinToronto #companycreatingcustomeLearningcourses #customeLearninginToronto #TorontotrainingcompanydevelopingeLearning #topTorontoeLearningcompany #Torontotrainingvendor #eLearningandtrainingcompanyinToronto

Mar 25, 2019
1 min

Elearning Sorting Activity demo

Here’s a fun sorting activity we built that requires the learner to drag and drop number of items into one of three buckets. This uses the Storyline freeform drag and drop interaction, but with custom feedback layers. This was also published on Storyline 360's review site. Click the image to play the demo! #customeLearninginToronto #CanadiantrainingcompanycreatingeLearning #storyline360 #interactiveelements #trainingcompanyinToronto

Mar 19, 2019
2 min

What is eLearning?

eLearning is a form of learning that uses technology to deliver digital courses that learners can take online using a laptop, smartphone or tablet. Unlike traditional classroom learning which requires a physical presence, eLearning can be taken from almost anywhere that has an internet connection (or taken offline if downloaded). The main advantage to this is that it removes the barriers that prevent some people from accessing education and delivers training in a scalable and

Mar 18, 2019
2 min

The Correlation Between the Book Good to Great and the World’s Best eLearning Course

My husband thinks it’s crazy that I read business books while I am on vacation, but I find it’s one of the only chances I get to read these days and I enjoy the thought provoking concepts that a good business book provides. This year while on vacation, I found myself mesmerized by the concepts presented in the book Good to Great by Jim Collins. Although the book Good to Great by Jim Collins received international fame when it was released in 2001, the concepts presented in th

Mar 15, 2019
3 min

Using stock photos on eLearning modules

Right from the start, I will say the challenge is on the eye of the programmer (kind of like the idiom that says “Beauty is in the eye of he beholder”). But, why is that? Let’s explore a few different factors that may let us easily decide whether to use stock photos on our eLearning module. Client requirements First and foremost, it is very important to clarify at the beginning of the project, before programming the eLearning module, if the client is okay with us using stock

Mar 12, 2019
2 min

Colours in eLearning

Colour is an important part in eLearning, having a well chosen and consistent colour scheme can be the difference between an attractive and engaging eLearning course and a course that is not pleasant for learners to take. Using consistent colours can help prompt and enforce brand awareness and provides a sense of familiarity for your learners. Implementing an effective colour scheme for your eLearning course is not something that should be overlooked and if done correct can i

Mar 7, 2019
1 min

Our client history

We recently reviewed all the great clients we've created elearning for over our 13 year history and made a series of posters showing them all off. You can check them out below! Goods and services elearning clients Financial elearning clients Automotive elearning clients Healthcare elearning clients Government elearning clients Telecommunication elearning clients Education elearning clients If you're interested in joining this list of great elearning clients, contact us today

Mar 6, 2019
2 min

Storyline Canvas Size

When you are starting a new eLearning project in Storyline, it is always best practice to first take care of several elements that you know won’t change easily or at all. These elements could be: Player style Player buttons Master slides (for content, quizzes and feedback) Slide size Font style Working on setting the ground for all these at the beginning of an eLearning project will make your life easier and will certainly speed up your process and ensure consistency througho

Mar 5, 2019
2 min

Using audio in eLearning

Audio is becoming increasingly important and expected in modern day eLearning. Audio provides the ability to verbally explain to the learner a concept or used as supporting instructions on a page. When compared to text, images or video it does have some advantages, for example video can look great on screen and be very eye-catching got the learner, however it can also be very costly and time consuming to produce, edit and publish. Similarly text and images can be used to illu

Mar 1, 2019
2 min

Captain, my Captain

This week I had the amazing opportunity to work with a team. A real team. A soccer team. A group of individuals that must work together to achieve a collective goal. I reference ‘real’ not to be hyperbolic, but because sports offer a window into what teamwork really can be. A truly collective effort. I say this, as compared to organizations that can function under the veil of ‘team’, but often times can achieve their goals with, or without the collective effort of everyone. M

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