eLearning Trends and Predictions for 2018 is a free eBook designed to provide pointers on trends and predictions that you can use to enhance or create your Learning and Performance Ecosystem. eLearning Trends And Predictions For 2018 To Use In The Near Future Beginning of the year is full of promise, with excitement in the air, and we look forward to evaluating new possibilities. As you start preparing or firming up your L&D plans for 2018, you would be on […]
mLearning provides multi-device support and is undergoing a shift from a fixed layout to a dynamic or responsive eLearning design. In this article, I answer 5 questions on how you can use responsive eLearning design to create better learner engagement. Ways Responsive eLearning Design Can Create Better Learner Engagement What is responsive eLearning design? Responsive eLearning design draws its inspiration from responsive web design concept that allows the website to be viewed on devices. Responsive eLearning design is an eLearning […]
This article draws pointers from my eBook on the same subject, and I have created it as a short, ready reckoner on eLearning trends and predictions for 2018. What Are The eLearning Trends And Predictions For 2018? We are going through a phase of significant and rapid “learning transformation“. This has led to an adoption of new, immersive approaches to creating impactful learning that can lead to the required performance gain. This is not all. We also see that L&D […]
Adobe Captivate 2017 offers powerful capabilities to create fully responsive eLearning courses. What is notable is that there is no trade-off on visual punch or the learning experience. In this blog, I summarise my pick of the top 10 key features of Adobe Captivate 2017. Additionally, I outline EI Design’s capability in pushing the envelope further on creating responsive eLearning courses through customisation on the tool. With these approaches we create a higher learner engagement and higher learnability. Traditionally, the […]
Usage of video based learning has been used fairly extensively in eLearning. Video based learning continues to be in the top 3 preferred formats for learning. What is interesting to note is the significant position it is gaining as an effective tool for both formal and informal learning. It is also being used to support Instructor Lead Training (ILT) or Virtual Instructor Lead Training (VILT). In this blog, I show you 5 different approaches to integrate Video Based Learning for corporate training. These […]
Today, most of us cannot think of managing our day without smartphones. Using them for learning is a natural extension. In this blog, I will answer 5 basic questions that may be in your mind as you look at adopting mLearning for the first time or look at expanding its capability for your corporate training. Q1. What is mLearning? mLearning or Mobile learning for corporate training is essentially learning on the go or online training that is available to the learners […]
Usage of learning portals for corporate training initiatives is gaining momentum. In this article, I share 4 examples of how you can use them for both formal and informal learning to increase employee engagement. Learning Portals For Corporate Training: What Are Their Key Characteristics? Learning portals are knowledge repositories featuring learning paths, and they are designed to meet specific initiatives. They can be independent of an LMS or can be designed to co-exist with one. Key Characteristics Of Learning Portals For […]
Last few years have seen a steady increase in demand for conversion of Instructor Led Training (ILT) to fully online or a blended training. In this blog, I outline what exactly is blended training approach and what are the benefits it offers to the learners and organisations. What is the blended training approach? As you can determine from the name, the blended training is the “middle of the road” approach between the fully facilitated Instructor Led Training (ILT) and self-paced, learner driven […]
With the widespread adoption of mLearning or mobile learning, the usage of mobile apps for learning is on an increase and for good reasons. In this article, I share 4 examples of how you can use mobile apps in corporate training. What Are Mobile Apps In Corporate Training Or Apps For Learning? Did you know that the number of mobile apps downloaded in 2017 was over 197 billion across the world? Given that, most of us use apps for various […]
You may have read about a Microsoft study that pegs the human attention span at 8 seconds while the attention span of a goldfish is believed to be 9 seconds. We may or may not agree with the results of the study but there is clearly a need to have learning strategies that can offset the challenge of dwindling attention spans. In this blog, I highlight how usage of Microlearning is helping learners and organisations offset the challenge of dwindling […]
As adoption of mLearning (or mobile learning) increases, organizations need to migrate their legacy Flash eLearning courses to HTML5. In this article, I highlight how you can use this opportunity to enhance the impact of your online training. Why migration of your eLearning courses from Flash to HTML5 is necessary? As Flash was the leading authoring tool till a few years ago, most organizations have a massive investment in Flash-based courses. Today, most browsers do not support Flash. Today’s learners […]
Retail industry faces many challenges in workforce skill development. In this article, I explain, through tips and examples, how they can be mitigated using mobile learning. I also highlight how microlearning can help increase training effectiveness. Ways To Use Mobile Learning In Retail Industry And Face Challenges In Employees Skill Development Skill development in retail industry is challenging. The key challenge is the rapidly changing product offerings and a pressing need to offer “just-in-time” training to the employees. There is […]
