Today, Instructor-Led Trainings (ILT) leverage on technology and use newer approaches to support delivery both in the classroom and virtually. In this article, I showcase a case study on using an eLearning mobile app to boost the impact of ILT. How To Use An eLearning Mobile App To Digitize Instructor-Led Training Using technology to deliver training is an integral part of most organizations’ training delivery these days. It comes as no surprise that using technology to empower trainers offering classroom […]
Organizations worldwide are looking at migrating their legacy Flash course to HTML5 to support mobile learning. In this article, I outline what are your options and how you can maximize the impact of your migration budget. Till a few years ago, Flash was pretty much the default authoring tool to offer online courses. As a result, organizations across the world have a significant investment in legacy courses based on Flash. Today, Most browsers do not support Flash. Also, modern learners prefer […]
Informal learning is integral to the way we learn, but organizations have several associated concerns about its value and impact. In this article, I address them and—through 6 informal learning examples— I also show you how you can use informal learning effectively. 6 Reasons Why Investing In Informal Learning Makes Sense The fact that learning happens through multiple channels (and not just formal training) is an established one. However, it is only in recent times that we see a focused […]
While it is obvious that Learnability or learning effectiveness of online courses has an impact on ROI, its measurement is rather a tall order. This article outlines how you can use our framework to predict, measure, and validate the learnability or learning effectiveness of your online courses. What Is Learnability Or Learning Effectiveness Of Online Courses? Learnability or learning effectiveness of online courses can be defined as the ease and speed with which the learners can acquire the required information/knowledge/skill. There is an […]
Today, information access is immediate, but we end up spending a lot of time sourcing the right information we need. Content Curation is an approach you can use to overcome this challenge. Through a series of Q&A, I showcase why you should adopt it. Today, the Internet provides access to information in seconds. However, we often end up spending a lot of time in sifting through this maze of data to identify what would work best in our context. Usage […]
Join us for Designing High-Impact Blended Training Programs: A Step-By-Step Guide, a free webinar sponsored by eLearning Industry with EI Design’s Chief Learning Strategist – Asha Pandey. The event is scheduled for the 22nd of March, 2018. REGISTER -[Free Webinar] Designing High-Impact Blended Training Programs-A Step-by-Step Guide Designing High-Impact Blended Training Programs: A Step-By-Step Guide Factors like pressure on training budgets, reach to a wider audience in a shorter time are triggering a re-evaluation of ILT training to blended or […]
L&D teams acknowledge the significance of collaborative learning. As a result, the measures that can foster this spirit are being increasingly being factored in corporate training delivery. In this blog, I begin with the definition of Social learning and then move on to outlining its top 4 benefits. I hope that these pointers, will help you assess how adding Social Learning in your learning strategy can increase its impact. What is Social Learning and how relevant is it for corporate training? Put […]
Determination of the ROI of online training is a hot topic today. In this article, I outline a popular ROI methodology (using Kirkpatrick’s model of evaluation), and 5 tips that you can use to maximize ROI in corporate training. Maximize The ROI Of Online Training In 5 Ways Let me begin with a few basic definitions related to ROI of online training first: What Is Return On Investment (ROI) In Corporate Training? In general terms, Return on Investment (ROI) is […]
From times immemorial, stories have been used to pass knowledge and wisdom through the generations. Using stories for eLearning (or Storytorials) is an established creative Instructional Design approach that creates relatable and engaging learning experiences. In this blog, I share two story based learning examples on professional skills training. Background A story-based-tutorial or a storytorial blends the power of storytelling and principles of Instructional Design to create engaging learning experiences. What are the key benefits of using a storytorial or story […]
In this article, I will highlight why you should adopt gamification strategies for your varied training needs. Presenting examples that match 5 top corporate training needs, I will show you exactly how you can achieve this. Effective Gamification Strategies For Corporate Training Usage of gamification strategies for corporate training, particularly for serious learning to meet specific learning outcomes, is more than a buzz today. Throughout its journey and evolution over the last five years, gamification is a significant part of any organizational learning […]
Those responsible for training delivery understand the value of measuring training effectiveness. Without a formal assessment of training effectiveness, you cannot ascertain the return on investment of your training spend. In this blog, I outline how you can use the Kirkpatrick’s model of training evaluation as a model to measure training effectiveness and impact. I will also show you how this can be further used to determine your Return On Investment (ROI). What is Kirkpatrick’s model of training evaluation? This model […]
Scenario Based Learning (SBL) is used extensively as a learner strategy in online learning. Not only does it provide high learner engagement as scenarios depict real life situations making them relatable, it also provides a safe environment to practice and understand consequences of their action. In this blog, I show you how to you can use Scenario Based Learning through 5 examples for both Formal and Informal learning. What is Scenario Based Learning (SBL)? Scenario Based Learning (SBL) in eLearning uses real-life […]
