As the topic of innovation keeps coming up from our clients and our prospect clients, we are wondering if authoring tools like Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate are now enough to fulfill our clients requirements. On one hand, we acknowledge that this authoring tools help us a great deal for most of the eLearning requirements we face day to day, such as transitions, simple animations, click and reveals, quizzing, etc., and also they are very useful for reporting to the L

What Is Gamification? Gamification is a method of motivating and engaging learners by using elements of gaming in learning environments. Gamification can increase the efficiency and retention of curriculum material for learners of all levels, from children to industry professionals. Gamification fosters the natural human inclinations for competition, completion, and interaction, among others. Some elements of games that may be used to motivate learners and facilitate learning

Here's a quick look behind the scenes at Pathways' process for building an eLearning module. For more on how you can apply this process to the eLearning you're creating, or more great infographics like this one, visit us at our blog and website at www.pathwaystrainingandelearning.ca. #torontoelearningvendor #developingeLearning #instructionaldesign #Development #Canadiantraningcompany #PathwaysTrainingandeLearningInc #TorontosleadingeLearningcompany #infographics #eLearningve

As new software and technology is always being developed, it seems as though I am constantly being referred to new 3d art tools. I am well familiar with the old adage of:The tool is only as good as the hand it is in. But for the 3D art scene, if feel the statement is at least a little less true. While it still does hold weight, there are some restrictions that come with rigid software, that just do not exist when doing practical traditional art outside of the computer. For a

Here’s a few of my favourite tips and tricks. Keep these in mind when you’re designing your next eLearning module, and they’ll definitely enhance your productivity! TRANSITIONS The Transitions panel at the top of the Storyline can be used to adjust the transition between any two screens. This obviously includes between slides, but it can also be used to transition between layers! This can be a great time-saver, if for example you’re using layers to overlay text or images on t

The rise of graphical user interface-based programming software such as Storyline has simplified the creation of software and web content. No longer purely the domain of geeks, it is now possible to create a web application, for example, with no formal training, and no knowledge of a programming language. This democratization of technology has led to a flood of creativity, as anyone with an idea and a little patience can turn it into a mobile or web-based application. Unfortu

Change management is an organizational term used by many and executed by few. By way of a definition, change management is the process of recognizing and supporting the human capital impact of change on a project, initiative or undertaking. However, more often than not, change management is wildly underrepresented on any given project plan. Truth be told, it usually amounts to a line item or two on a Gantt chart. Project Milestone 1 – Send email informing employees of change

In my previous post I commented at length about the harsh realities of today’s organizational politics and the childish interactions that result… but I did say there was hope… or at least I hinted at as much. Hope comes in the form of internal customer service and the good will it generates – that good will begets good politics. Much is made – and rightfully so – about the need to effectively service our external clients. But what about our ‘internal’ customers, should they b

Take a moment to reflect back. Reflect on those moments in time where you were most uncomfortable, most afraid of unknown situations in your life. What did you do? How did you handle them? Were you paralyzed with fear, unable to move past insecurities and doubt? Or were you able to fight through the situation and learn from the experience? We all have had feelings of uncertainty at times. Moments where we hold ourselves back from speaking up at work for something we believe i