The Learning Avenue

Fonts to Drive Learning Transfer

Fonts are usually last on an eLearning developer’s list of things to be aware of when designing their courses. However, the type of fonts you use contribute to great learning design and enhanced learning retention. Here are five golden rules on the selection of fonts that every eLearning developer should know: Don’t use too many […]

Using Curiosity to Unlock Learning

Have you ever wondered what Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison had in common? These great geniuses and inventors all had personalities that were filled with curiosity. Curiosity is a quality related to inquisitive thinking such as exploration, investigation and learning. It is heavily associated with all aspects of human development, in which […]

Making Learning Accessible

Since there are multiple ways that various disabilities can impair learner interaction with eLearning material, there are several approaches you can take to improve accessibility to your eLearning. Here are just a few ways to design your eLearning: Mobility and photosensitivity issues: Visual Impairment: Hearing Impairment: Dyslexia and dyscalculia: Using the above tips when developing […]

How to ensure that employees complete your eLearning course

Companies often spend massive amounts towards employee training. The assumption is that enhancing employee skill set improves job performance, productivity, business profitability and is beneficial for the employee. However, employees often lack enthusiasm towards training. Employees often complain about eLearning being boring, compliance-orientated or irrelevant. Here are 5 tips to ensure that your employees complete […]

Colour and its impact on learning

Colour is part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which means that it is a energy with a wavelength and frequency. This energy effects neurological pathways in the brain and creates a biochemical response. Each colour has a specific wavelength and each one affects our body and brain in a different way. Colour affects our mood, behaviour […]