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May 29, 2017
3 min

Facilitation Best Practices

.This week I had a discussion with a fellow training professional that afterwards, left me feeling very thankful our relationship was a casual one, in that we did not work together or for the same organization The reason for this was his lack of understanding or appreciation for all of the work that went in to creating a training program. In this particular instance a 2-day instructor led course that he had facilitated and had been developed by his team, and that he spent

Feb 3, 2017
3 min

The Next Evolution of eLearning

360 videos are the next step in the evolution of training and eLearning. When 360 video is added into an eLearning course, it allows the learner to interact with the video and to scroll around and to see a complete 360 view of everything around (beyond just what the camera was pointed at, at the time of the video shoot, like with traditional video). At Pathways Training and eLearning, we believe that by adding HTML5 interactivities into the 360 video (like “hot spot” and cli

Jan 11, 2017
3 min

My experience breaking and fixing a Moodle installation

As a Moodle user, I have always wondered, is it safe to manually modify Moodle databases? The correct answer would be ‘No’. It’s not safe because you may end up breaking your Moodle installation, since, as you may or may not know, Moodle pulls all its data from different tables in the data base. Also, from a developer perspective, it is not ideal to modify core data from the Moodle installation, since the chances of corrupting it are very high and every time there is an updat

Dec 12, 2016
1 min

Selecting the right training modality to suit your needs Part I

Recently I was asked a question by a client that I think I a god topic of discussion…and that is, how does one determine when to use eLearning versus in class, instructor led sessions? In some instances, making the determination between using eLearning or instructor led training is simple, and often done for you before development starts. For example, consider geographic location of the intended audience. If the material you are developing is intended for a national or even

Dec 1, 2016
3 min

Working with volunteers for an eLearning video

Next week I will be directing an eLearning video that I have developed for one of our larger clients. The “shoot”, which will involve several volunteers who are not used to being in front of the camera, must be completed in one day. Considering both circumstances, there is the potential for roadblocks which could in turn mean the difference between success and failure. As such, in meeting with the production team this week, we discussed our overall strategy to help ensur

Nov 17, 2016
4 min

How to select the right eLearning Vendor

In 1992 the novel “The Positronic Man” was released. Based on stories written by legendary scholar and author Isaac Asimov, the story is about a household robot named Andrew that lives with the family it serves. Over time Andrew, in a quest to become the first “free” robot and ultimately more human than machine, starts to replace its own robot parts with organic material. Considering the story was based on work by one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time,

Jun 9, 2016
2 min

Cloud-Based Learning Management System

As internal corporate systems evolve, so too are the modalities and technologies that are used to deliver training content and report on learner activities. Traditionally, a company’s LMS is housed internally. Now we are seeing more and more companies opt for the cloud-based LMS platform for a faster, more flexible approach to managing and monitoring on-demand training online. Learners can log in to the LMS remotely and immediately have access to the learning that is specific

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

Jun 30, 2015
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 I have found to be useful when working on eLearning projects. Learning Objectives Having a clear idea of what your learning objectives

Jun 29, 2015
2 min

THE LIMITS OF STORYLINE, OR WHY WE CAN’T USE IT FOR LEARNING GAMES

WHAT CAN STORYLINE ACCOMPLISH? The short answer to the question of Storyline’s capabilities as they relate to anything outside of pre-packaged eLearning, is… not much. A bold statement, to some, but as an experienced gamer, programmer, and eLearning developer it’s a hard truth. With that said, I’ll give more detail as to why exactly that is, and shed some light on the issue. Regardless of industry, we all want to promote our skills, and really flex the muscles of our software

Mar 13, 2015
1 min

Canadian Anti-Spam Law (CASL) – The Great Mystery

For many people the new Canadian Anti-Spam Law (CASL) is a little bit of a mystery. Can you still send newsletters to clients and how about emails that are sent to distributions lists? If you have an “opt out clause” at the bottom of the email does that mean you can send out mass emails and that you are in compliance with CASL? How about American firms – are they exempt from the CASL laws? Many of us are watching U.S competitors spam ‘our’ Canadian clients – leaving us to bel

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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