Normally, I balk at having conversations in the gym. Definitely, while doing anything that smacks of cardio. In part, because I really love the few minutes of uninterrupted TV time I get. But mostly, it’s because I’ve never been especially adept at talking and running (at least not without sounding like my lungs are seconds from bursting from my chest). However, today I had a delightful impromptu conversation with a member. A chat that began before I actually got on the equip

I was waiting for my GO-train, ruefully thinking about the unfinished assignment in my online course. I travelled for 1.5 hours each way, to work and back. That was 3 hours of unproductive time. I wished my course was a little more mobile friendly. I could have completed my training and assignments during my commute. In today’s jet set age, people have food on the go, watch movies while travelling, connect with friends while waiting for their train-the list goes on. So, why n

Mobile learning is something your organisation could greatly benefit from if done correct. As the use of mobile phones, laptops and portable devices increases this can be used to deliver digital learning in ways that were not previously possible. It is important when designing your next eLearning course to consider how it will function not only on laptops but also mobile and portable devices. Below are some mobile learning trends to consider so that your organisation does not

When it comes to eLearning learner expectations are higher than they use to be, not only do learners expect to take training on their PC but also on the go using their smartphones, tablets and laptops. As a result of this when designing eLearning and digital training it is important you cater for these needs. For example when a learner takes eLearning on a smartphone it is a very different experience to when they take it on a computer, some of these differences include how th

There’s usually something interesting happening here at Pathways Training and eLearning, whether it is a cool new project we are working on, or a challenging task given by one of our amazing clients. Among those tasks, I was recently asked if it is possible to export an Adobe Captivate eLearning module as an app that could be installed in mobile devices. The short answer is: Yes, it is possible. But as usual, there are different things that need to be considered before answer

The demanding increase of offering learning solutions that's engaging and current with today's technology is ever-rising. Though training in today's organization continues to lend itself to a blended range of informal and informal learning experiences, L&D professionals are becoming more responsive to where technology is leading our learning now more than ever. Few organizations no longer feel the need to "play it safe" when it comes to their training budget and instead, hav