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    Setting up Storyline with branded themes
    • 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
    What is eLearning?
    • 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 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
    Colours in eLearning
    • 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
    Our client history
    • 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
    Storyline Canvas Size
    • 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
    Using audio in eLearning
    • 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
    Captain, my Captain
    • 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
    UI Design for eLearning
    • Feb 26, 2019
    • 2 min

    UI Design for eLearning

    When a user interacts with a device, this could be a PC, tablet, games console or smartphone they interact with that devices UI or User Interface. The UI is a very important as it determines how friendly or useable your product is, having a well designed and clean UI improves the user experience and keeps your users coming back. Apple is a great example of this having dev eloped a clean, simple UI for their iPhones and Mac’s which allowed them to introduce their technology to
    It's More Than A Transaction...
    • Feb 25, 2019
    • 2 min

    It's More Than A Transaction...

    My son asked me a question yesterday (as he’s apt to do) that had seemingly come from nowhere…. “Dad, do you think I should have kids when I’m old enough?” Before I gave him my reply I said, “…where’s that question coming from?” “I was just wondering if it’s worth it… (wait for it) … “I mean, you have to buy me birthday presents and stuff and it’s expensive. You could just buy yourself stuff instead.” Fair enough I thought. If not for he and his sister, I could spend my money
    Converting Storyline files into Powerpoint files
    • Feb 22, 2019
    • 2 min

    Converting Storyline files into Powerpoint files

    Storyline is a great tool for eLearning, and has some great capabilities which include importing PowerPoint slides directly into a Storyline file, which can simplify programming if your storyboards are close to what the final eLearning product will look like. However, sometimes the programming may go in a different direction or include content not in the ‘final’ storyboard. So if the client wants the storyboard to be updated to match, or if they would like a PowerPoint versi
    Facilitators Don't Tell...
    • Feb 15, 2019
    • 2 min

    Facilitators Don't Tell...

    Today I received an email from a dear friend. I’ll be facilitating a “leadership values” key note for his team soon. He required some additional information in advance of my presentation. Seemed simple enough. Well, my friend’s manager wanted to know exactly what content would be delivered during my ‘talk’. What would I be saying? What would I be telling the attendees? Look, I understand the need to affect a measure of control in a managerial sense. I understand the need to e
    Learning Games & eLearning
    • Feb 12, 2019
    • 2 min

    Learning Games & eLearning

    Traditional eLearning involves the learner taking a digital course online, typically this would involve using text, audio, video and animations to teach the learner about a specific topic. This may be fine but this method has been done for a number of years now. As eLearning is focused around technology it is important that you innovate your digital training as learners expectations changes, one way you can do this is through learning games. Not be confused with gamification
    Manipulating Audio inside of eLearning Modules
    • Feb 5, 2019
    • 1 min

    Manipulating Audio inside of eLearning Modules

    When programming an exciting, eLearning module audio is always a key component. Without audio eLearning modules often feel very bland and have that dreaded PowerPoint type of feel. To make our modules more dynamic we use several audio files in various areas to create a unique and interactive feel to our eLearning modules. Types of audio usage in eLearning modules: Voice over Narration Instruction Character Activities Background music Sound effects Interactive object feedback
    Benefits of blended learning
    • Feb 5, 2019
    • 2 min

    Benefits of blended learning

    Blended learning is a learning & development approach that involves combining traditional learning such as classroom sessions with digital training such as eLearning, videos and learning games. Blended learning involves combing the best of both learning types, when used together it can be an effective method to help to deliver a well structured learning solution for your learners. Below are some of the benefits that using a blended learning approach can have for your organisa
    • Feb 1, 2019
    • 2 min

    Customer Service - It's Just Too Important

    Customer service is incredibly important to me. Frankly, it’s more important to me than the product or service itself. It is actually possible for those two sentences, to be my blog’s beginning, middle and end. But that wouldn’t be very much fun would it? Every time I “enjoy” a poor customer service experience, I recoil and remember, just how important it really is. I have made more decisions than I care to admit, exclusively because the service was so poor, I could not conti
    Adult learning
    • Jan 31, 2019
    • 2 min

    Adult learning

    Whenever “education” and “learning” are mentioned, most people immediately associate those words with children and youths. Adult learning is its own category, but there is more work in getting adults to learn, and to be invested in learning. It’s not that the old dog can’t learn new tricks, you just have to teach them differently. Attributes of adult learners include: 1. Self direction Adults like to maintain control over their decisions, so giving adult learners the options
    Utilizing sound effects in eLearning Modules
    • Jan 30, 2019
    • 2 min

    Utilizing sound effects in eLearning Modules

    Reflecting on the majority of eLearning modules, in most cases the use of Sound Effects (SFX) weren’t utilized. SFX can be a great and underused tool, presenting information and emphasising it via an audio cue, that will alert the user and garner their attention. Some clients have expressed that SFX take away attention from the Voice Over, however, I feel as though this is not true if the SFX are used to enhance and emphasis the key points within your eLearning modules. Below
    eLearning Trends For 2019
    • Jan 29, 2019
    • 2 min

    eLearning Trends For 2019

    eLearning is a constantly evolving form of learning due to its focus on leveraging the latest technologies to deliver digital training. Technology changes very rapidly and as a result eLearning is constantly changing, by leveraging new tools, techniques and methods digital training and eLarning can be delivered in new ways that is beneficial for both the learner and the training provider. To make sure your training is up-to-date and meets learners expectations below are 3 tre
    Pathways Training and eLearning Appreciation Event – A Special Thank You to Our Fantastic Clients!
    • Jan 29, 2019
    • 2 min

    Pathways Training and eLearning Appreciation Event – A Special Thank You to Our Fantastic Clients!

    Last week we hosted a client appreciation event, and we had many of our customers join us at a box, for the Raptors game. It was wonderful chance to see so many of our loyal clients in person, and to catch up in a non-business setting (and it sure didn’t hurt that the was a Raptors win as well). Many of our clients commented on how impressed they were with the brands we work with and what a wide range of clients we had from so many different industries. Pathways has had the
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