Learning and the hybrid workforce
The dynamics of how, when and where we work are changing. When we reflect on the past two years and think about what’s next for learning, we find ourselves in a transformed landscape – The Hybrid Workplace. Companies who have adopted a blend of in-office and remote employees have realized the potential of a hybrid […]
The Importance of Reflection
In today’s demanding schedules and deadline driven world, we often don’t stop to reflect on where we are at, why we are doing something, and what the task means to us. Reflection is a critical skill that we often tend to overlook. In the world of work, reflection allows employees to pause and critically evaluate […]
The Power of Storytelling in Learning
Human connection is regulated at a basic level through story. It is our shared story that allows us to connect, empathise and relate. Stories create connections among people, between people and ideas. It is in these stories that we find something in common which leaves an impact on us. Similarly, in organisations it is the […]
Gamifying your virtual class
Covid-19 has disrupted the way we work, live and learn. Many businesses, organisations and industries have shifted the way they work and learn to digital platforms. As a learning professional in an organisation or educational facility, you may have had to shift from in-person facilitation to virtual facilitation. This shift may have been easy for […]
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 […]
Virtual Reality in the Classroom
Virtual Reality (VR) is on the doorstep of education and is beginning to shape the way we deliver learning experiences. Learners retain more information through visual interactions and can better apply their knowledge after participating in the actual tasks. In the current age of digital devices, we have the opportunity to enable better knowledge transfer […]
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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 […]
AI and its impact in the Classroom
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is transforming education, from curriculum design to assessments. For years, educators have struggled to help each learner with their individualised learning needs, with large numbers of students in the classroom, standardised tests, trying to manage parents and satisfying often changing curriculum requirements. AI could never replace our educators […]