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Oct 1, 2018
1 min

Learning innovation in Canada - Webinar

On September 19th, Pathways Training and eLearning and Canadian Management Centre (CMC) presented a very well received webinar on the topic of learning innovation in Canada. This webinar highlighted what to do to modernize and innovate organizations’ learning and development strategies by adding digital elements like virtual reality, 360 video, eLearning, gamification and whiteboard animations. In a rapidly changing world, where time is scarce and the challenge to develop tal

Jun 19, 2017
2 min

Communication Skills Summary

Over the past several weeks I have written about communication best practices, including most of the concepts that we (Pathways) focus on when facilitating customer service or similar training. To wrap up this discussion, here is a summary of the key concepts we covered which for the most part, dealt with effective communication within your workplace. The goal of interpersonal communication is to establish connections and build relationships with colleagues so that we are we

May 31, 2017
2 min

Facilitation Strategies

One of the things I really enjoy (when the opportunity arises) is talking shop with other training professionals as I am always eager to learn what is new and exciting in the world of facilitation, instructional design and eLearning. It was during one of these conversations recently that a fellow training professional that had been in training the past month, shared what we all agreed, was an excellent example of what not to do when leading a class. To summarize her story,

Dec 7, 2016
2 min

Reflections on converting to an older version of Lectora

More often than not, I have been tasked to convert eLearning modules to newer versions of different authoring tools. In fact, if you have repeat clients (like in our case at Pathways), you may find yourself in this situation very often, in which clients ask you to update modules to newer versions and conform the functionality to the new tools offered by the software. But what happens when, for some reason, you must downgrade an eLearning module to an older version of an autho

Apr 28, 2016
2 min

3 TIPS FOR CREATING EFFECTIVE ELEARNING

eLearning can be a very successful training medium if executed well. The rollout of eLearning programs can save organizations on training costs, with the added benefit of faster delivery and the reach of a wider scope of employees. Creating eLearning that is both effective and engaging however, can sometimes be challenging. Here are three tips that are useful when working on eLearning projects. Learning Objectives Having a clear idea of what your learning objectives are help

Apr 26, 2016
4 min

CREATING ACCESSIBLE ELEARNING MODULES

When creating eLearning modules, we naturally want to make them as interactive as possible. However, we must be mindful of the special needs of some users who are unable to experience the module in the same way as most of us. How do we make the experience of eLearning fair and accessible to all, and at the same time keep it fun and interactive? CLOSED CAPTIONING Viewers with hearing disabilities should not be kept guessing what the audio track is saying. Closed captions shoul

Apr 6, 2016
3 min

WHY (AND HOW) YOU SHOULD INCORPORATE BADGING INTO YOUR ELEARNING STRATEGY

Remember the participation badge you got for showing up to your grade 9 track and field competition? This isn’t that. I’m talking about acknowledging the mastery of knowledge and skill sets to encourage iterative and deep learning. Done properly, badging can recognize the internally motivated among us. But I don’t want to dismiss my (and your potential) initial resistance to badging because I believe it helps us better focus on the success criteria for valuable badges. Badgin

Feb 9, 2016
2 min

KNOW YOUR LEARNER

You have the performance objectives, you have a plan, you even have the content, but what do you actually know about your learner? What are you assuming you know? The clearer your view of the learner, the more relevant your learning solution will be and the more proactive you can be at anticipating learner needs and removing obstacles. If you're unable to differentiate your learners from the crowd, you're disconnected from them. Here are some questions to help you get a handl

Feb 3, 2016
2 min

USER EXPERIENCE

AN INTRODUCTION User Experience (UX) refers to a person’s attitudes and emotions when using a particular product or service, which in this case is Web-Based Training. Sadly, the experience can be construed as somewhat neutral or even negative because the perception is that training means going through the motions. However, we constantly look for ways to break through that layer of perception and make something that inspires a more positive outlook. HOW DO YOU SOLVE THAT? In t

Aug 5, 2015
2 min

Designing an Effective User Interface

Good user interface design is one of those things that are invisible when done properly. When a learner is using an elearning module, a great UI keeps the interaction smooth and makes sure the learner understands what to do at any given time. When done badly, it becomes an obstacle for the learner to struggle around while they’re trying to learn the content, and impedes their experience. Think of the UI as a tool for the learner to interact with the material, the way a mouse

Jul 1, 2015
3 min

Using Whiteboard Animation in eLearning Courses

Whiteboard animations are short videos where ideas and words are drawn on a whiteboard to illustrate key points. They make a great addition to your eLearning, as another way to ensure learning engagement and to deliver content. Given the speed at which technology is progressing, eLearning developers are in a constant struggle to keep producing relevant, engaging eLearning content for the tech-savvy learners of today. Learners can now access eLearning through a variety of mobi

Jun 22, 2015
3 min

REPLAY VALUE IN GAMES

Generally, when we buy a game, we aren’t really thinking about the second or third time we’ll play it. We’re focused on the immediate goals of exploring our environment and seeing what things are available to us. We like to test out controls and get a sense for how difficult the game may be. What I’ll be focusing on is the time you spend in the end-game. While focusing on the end-game certainly eliminates some types of games from our scope, it’s still a vast subject. To that

Jun 22, 2015
5 min

FIVE WAYS TO MAKE GAMES EDUCATIONAL

After a long absence, I am happy to bring you a new article on the topic of educational gaming. I apologize for the delay, but in my defense I must say that our company was busy creating new educational games, and as a result I have gained new experience to share with our valued readers. Today’s topic is about how to best put the “educational” into “gaming” without ruining the fun of it. As I often stated before, educational games have a sour reputation of being utterly borin

Apr 15, 2015
3 min

Presence In The Moments That Matter

A little while back, I experienced just how important ‘being in the moment’ was. My son, a soccer player, was asked to demonstrate a skill move in front of his team. He was very proud. I was there, as I (almost) always am. I missed it. Why? I was on my phone, looking at an endless stream of people sounding off on Twitter about a subject so important I can’t remember it now to punctuate this story. I was there. I was not present. A client of mine once suggested that work/life

Mar 30, 2015
4 min

Elearning and the Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Traditionally, a person’s intelligence was measured by a standardized IQ test which was heavy on questions addressing logical thinking, mathematical ability, pattern recognition, grammar competence, and deductive reasoning. This kind of testing is biased because it caters to a particular type of person while neglecting the skills and abilities of others. In 1983, Dr. Howard Gardner introduced the idea of multiple intelligences in his book Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multipl

Mar 4, 2015
2 min

mLearning Is Not The Future, It’s The Here and Now

An amazing transformation has occurred over the past few decades… we’ve lost our ability to wait, to be patient, to be bored. We no longer remember what to do, when there’s nothing to do. Why? I blame the Internet. More specifically, I blame the technologies that reside in the palm of our hands. Super computers really. Smart phones and tablets that are so powerful, they are akin to dragging around an entire set of encyclopaedias everywhere you go. If you’re reading this and w

Feb 18, 2015
4 min

MLEARNING AND MOBILE APPS

We live in a time of radical change. The way and the speed at which we receive information has changed dramatically. Traditionally information was shared via the medium of books. The time it took to publish a book combined with its limited distribution imposed bounds on who the information was available to, and how fast it was available. With the advent of journals, newspapers, radio and television, access to information became faster and wider spread. The personal computer t

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