Using traditional learning formats such as PowerPoints, word documents, videos etc. can be one way you can teach your learners about a subject, however, this is not very interactive for learners and can become static for them. Another alternative is to create eLearning courses using authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Captivate or Lectora. Below are some benefits of adopting eLearning as part of your learning and development strategy. 1. Learner Interaction Wh

If elearning weren’t interactive, you might as well be watching a training video or a Powerpoint presentation!

Virtual Reality is gradually becoming a more popular interactive tool, most especially in the entertainment sector. However, as we have seen in the past few years, and more recently with the project we are developing for one of our amazing clients, VR is taking a hold of the eLearning industry as well. And as much as I don't like to admit it, there are still several challenges that are (probably) inherent to the nature of this technology that may not be apparent at a first gl

Knowledge checks are questions that are asked periodically throughout your course. Knowledge checks can be a quick and effective way to increase learner engagement and helps to reinforce the learners understanding of a subject. Below are some ways you can write effective knowledge check questions for your eLearning course. 1. Having clear instructional text One way you can write more effective knowledge check questions is to ensure you are including clear and easy to re

When designing and developing eLearning you want to make sure that your digital training is as intuitive and interactive as possible to provide the best user experience for your learners. Below are some things you can do to make your eLearning more engaging for your learners. 1. Periodic Knowledge Checks One thing you can do to make your eLearning and digital training more engaging is to include Knowledge Checks at regular intervals throughout your course (e.g. at the end of

As we continue working on our Virtual Reality project, we keep discovering and figuring out how to add or modify functionality that in a regular eLearning module would be otherwise very standard and easy to do. More specifically and something that we have been trying to add to our module in the past few days, is a functionality to track progress of the questions answered throughout the module. The first thing to notice is that, as you add hotspots on screen and questions tied

Consider how much information you really require your learners to provide when accessing online learning.

Over the past few years we have seen a huge rise in the number of people taking online learning and digital training. As more and more people become familiar with taking eLearning and digital training online you should carefully consider how you could use eLearning as part of your learning strategy. Below are some of the benefits you could get by including eLearning in your learning and development strategy. 1. Widely Accessible One benefit of using eLearning is that it is ve

2021 was a year that went by very quickly, from the uncertainty of 2020 to a more stable, streamlined, remote workflow that allowed us to work on and finish quite a large number of projects. Pathways was also acquired by Pluribus Technologies, which will give a much bigger platform to expand our client base and geographic reach. From a personal point of view, I also accomplished a few goals, the most important of which is the fact that I studied and received a certification i

Over the years, we have produced multiple elearning modules and videos on topics such as Codes of Conduct, Diversity and Equality, and Respect in the Workplace. This kind of training is important for establishing clear outlines for behaviour in your organization and how employees should report misconduct when it happens. However, elearning cannot work on its own for creating and maintaining this kind of work culture it teaches. Too often, this sort of training is used as a ba