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Mar 26, 2019
2 min

What is a LMS?

A LMS or Learning Management System is a technology that lets you administer, track and deliver eLearning and web based training. But what exactly is an LMS? An LMS is something that you have probably used before without knowing, if you have taken an eLearning course such as health & safety training this would most likely have been hosted on an LMS. For learners an LMS is essentially what allows you to access eLearning courses from your device providing you have a network con

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

Nov 14, 2018
2 min

eLearning and Virtual Reality – The Training Technology is Available but Will Canadian Training Orga

I wrote recently about the fact that virtual reality is the next evolution in eLearning and that it will be the next big trend in training. The reason why virtual reality will change the way in which we do training, is because virtual Reality (VR) offers new and innovative ways to engage with customers and learners (note Pathways Training and eLearning was the first developer of virtual reality eLearning using 360 video in Canada). Virtual reality eLearning allows simulation

Oct 26, 2018
2 min

Virtual Reality for Digital Learning

Virtual Reality or VR is the use of computer technology to generate an immersive and interactive environment for the user. By using a VR headset that users are placed in a simulated environment that they can then interact with and have experiences which mimic real life. VR is a technology that has continued to grow in popularity while at the same time becoming more affordable, but how can this be used to improve your digital training and deliver a better learning experience?

Oct 5, 2018
4 min

Put on your VR glasses!

A few months back, a premium car brand had set up an information kiosk at the mall. They had put up a poster that they have some interesting games and demos. Being curious, I ventured to try out one of these demos. It was an amazing experience as they had used virtual reality to take the user through a simulated test drive. Virtual reality is a very exciting concept that is catching on very quickly but what is fascinating is that it is now being used for marketing, sales and

Aug 9, 2018
2 min

Virtual Reality and eLearning

Virtual Reality (VR) is something that has been around for a long time but has only started to gain real momentum over the past few years. The concept of VR is to immerse the user in an interactive computer generated virtual world, this is displayed through a VR headset that covers the users vision, other sensors and controls may also be used in addition to this. Several industries have looked into utilising VR with the eLearning industry being one of them. Not only could VR

Jul 30, 2018
2 min

Learning Technology Trends

The pace of technology is rapidly increasing and as a result so is eLearning due to the close tie it has with technology. Without technology eLearning cannot exist how it currently is, the benefit of this is that technology can be leveraged to deliver innovative and engaging learning solutions. Below are three trends you should consider when designing your next web-based course to future-proof your content and ensure your learners have a modern and engaging experience. 1. Vid

Mar 23, 2018
4 min

What Virtual Reality eLearning Is and Why it Will Be the Learning Trend of the Future

Virtual Reality (VR) offers new and innovative ways to engage with customers and learners. This success has filtered across businesses as executives realize the potential of the technology to enhance Learning and Development initiatives. Pathways Training and eLearning is pleased to be the first developer of virtual reality eLearning in Canada. Pathways uses 360 video to tell and advance the learning experience for learners as 360 video allows simulations to replicate a rea

Jan 26, 2018
4 min

Implementing Virtual Reality eLearning: Challenges

As with every new technology, VIRTUAL REALITY eLearning offers a lot of possibilities in almost every field to make things more interactive. We must admit, however, that we are still a few years away from actually having full implementation of VIRTUAL REALITY on our day-to-day lives, and we are slowly seeing advances, especially in the entertainment industry. In fact, the trend is for entertainment giants (like Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo) to come up with new technology that

Jan 26, 2018
2 min

A Year in Review and a Look Forward to the Year Ahead - The Year of Innovative Learning Technologies

At this time of year, it is traditional to look at the goals from the year before and what we have accomplished, and our plans for the year ahead. At Pathways Training and eLearning Inc, 2017 was a fantastic year: We produced Canada’s first virtual reality eLearning module and over 35 news outlets wrote about the new learning technology we created (over 65 different new articles around the world, wrote about our work, check out some of the following news articles and press re

Nov 3, 2017
2 min

What Type of Leader are You part II

Last week I started a discussion on the different leader types that we typically see in the workplace, offering a summary of the first five from our list. This week I would like to continue the discussion and provide a quick summary of the next three leader types. As a quick review, at Pathways Training & eLearning we offer many programs that focus on excellence in management, where often part of these programs includes a discussion on the various leader types and how they

Nov 3, 2017
3 min

What Type of Leader are You?

Over the past month I have been spending most of my time in the classroom, leading a few of the many courses Pathways Training & eLearning offers related to excellence in team management, professionalism in the workplace and project management. As such I thought it would be interesting to discuss this week and next, one of my favorite topics that is part of our management training, and that is “What type of leader are you”? Next week I will spend more time discussing why thi

Nov 3, 2017
3 min

Technology & eLearning

As we wind our way through this first quarter of a new century, I continually marvel at the technological advances that have been introduced and continue to emerge at a rapid rate. Just in the past few years we have seen cars that can not only park themselves but can actually drive without a person at the wheel! We have mini wireless computers that respond to voice command and control virtually everything in your home and just about every person who has bought a car in the

Oct 4, 2017
2 min

Augmented Reality and Learning

With the release of iOS 11 a few days ago, and Apple’s efforts to increase their devices capabilities when it comes to Augmented Reality, I have been thinking about the implications that this technology has in the eLearning field. On the first place, let’s review the definition of augmented reality. What is Augmented reality? Ronald T. Azuma, in his paper “A Survey of Augmented Reality”, defines AR as a variation of Virtual Reality, that allows the user to see the real world,

Sep 29, 2017
2 min

Pathways Training and eLearning Inc. Contribute to White Paper on How to Quantify the ROI of Learnin

I was excited to be asked to be contributor and to assist with the development of a white paper entitled How to Quantify the ROI of Learning in Your Organization. This paper developed in conjunction with the eLearning Guild and Adobe and a number of talent leading learning executives, focuses on the question that challenges many learning professionals which is, how do I actually measure the Return on Investment (ROI) of my learning initiative. This white page paper focuses o

Aug 17, 2017
3 min

Enrichment Through Training

This past week I met a former co-worker who was very curious as to why I am always so enthusiastic when discussing my organization, Pathways Training and eLearning, and what we do. This is not the first time I have been asked this question so I answered by replying with an old proverb… ” Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” Simply stated, the point of this proverb is that training is a good thing that can lead

Aug 9, 2017
2 min

Exciting uses of Virtual Reality

Last week I continued a discussion on 360 video and virtual reality training, focusing on the possible “unseen” advantages of using Virtual Reality as part of your training. This week I would like to continue the discussion and look at two of the industries that have embraced Virtual Reality, and then conclude the discussion next week by looking at where the remaining opportunities still exist. As mentioned above, there exist today many industries that have completely embrac

Jul 28, 2017
2 min

Advantages of Virtual Reality in Training Part III

Ideal for Millennials: There has been a significant amount of research completed around the habits, motivations and needs of the largest age group in the workplace today, the Millennials. As a result, it has been concluded that the millennial student not only responds better to innovative training, but in fact almost demands it, assuming you want your training to be successful. Understanding that, virtual reality training is an ideal fit for the millennial, as they are off

Jul 27, 2017
2 min

Advantages of Virtual Reality in Training Part II

Last week I reviewed a very successful project Pathways was a part of where we created Canada’s first 360 video eLearning video which provided the students the chance to experience a mass casualty situation in virtual reality. I ended the discussion by pointing out that, although the advantages of 360 video and virtual reality seem plentiful, we have yet to see a significant spike in the utilization of the technology. As such, I would like to continue the discussion by offe

Jul 26, 2017
2 min

Advantages of Virtual Reality Training Part I

A few months back the Pathways Training and eLearning team partnered with our friends at Saint John Ambulance to create one of Canada’s first 360 video eLearning modules. The program is intended for students participating in a first aid program, with this particular module dealing with best practices when responding to a mass casualty event. The virtual reality simulation allowed the students to “walk though” a mass casualty scene (using a virtual reality viewer such as G

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