Recent studies have shown that retrieval (a process of accessing certain information in your brain) is critical for robust, durable, long-term learning. Every time a memory is retrieved, that memory becomes better available for access in the future. Not surprisingly, practicing memory retrieval produces more knowledge retention than other effective techniques. From these findings, … Continue reading “Quizzes Improve Knowledge Retention”
Generate a Sense of Achievement, This will Ensure Longer Lasting Results
One big mistake that training and development professionals often make when designing and developing eLearning is treating an eLearning course as a boring routine task that only exists to make everyone miserable. No need to say, this approach does not lead to long-lasting positive results from the training. We should look at eLearning courses … Continue reading “Generate a Sense of Achievement, This will Ensure Longer Lasting Results”
Don’t be Boring, Plan Your eLearning Course to Excite and Inspire
Memorable learning experiences lead to higher knowledge transfer and retention. In order to make the learning opportunity memorable, you should focus on adding an element of fun and excitement to your eLearning course. Put yourself in the shoes of your learner. What can make them excited? How can you make the training content less … Continue reading “Don’t be Boring, Plan Your eLearning Course to Excite and Inspire”
Allow Learners to Fail in eLearning and Use Failure as an Opportunity
“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.” — J.K. Rowling Although the concept of failing forward is widely discussed and makes sense, it has been the subject of limited academic … Continue reading “Allow Learners to Fail in eLearning and Use Failure as an Opportunity”
Your Training Department Needs eLearning; Fortunately, eLearning Company is Here to Help
Most people who work in corporate training and development function would agree: training departments are chronically overworked and constantly have too many things happening at the same time. Well, there is good news: you can make life easier for your training department while saving money at the same time—switch to eLearning. The first step … Continue reading “Your Training Department Needs eLearning; Fortunately, eLearning Company is Here to Help”
Companies that Offer eLearning Generate 25% More Revenue per Employee
We all know that for any business goal (such as making money, keeping customers happy, making a difference in the community or anything else really), your staff is what the outcomes most depend on. That’s why it’s always in your best interest to keep your staff fully trained on the product, sales skills, interpersonal … Continue reading “Companies that Offer eLearning Generate 25% More Revenue per Employee”
Every Dollar Invested in eLearning Results in $30 in Productivity Gains
There are those business expenses that make perfect sense to save on. And there are those that are so crucial to the business success, that you just don’t want to save on them because doing so will undermine your business in the long term. Training and development is one of such expenses. It has … Continue reading “Every Dollar Invested in eLearning Results in $30 in Productivity Gains”
TRAINING-ONLINE.EU: eLearning Platform Review
Modern educational technology enables companies, schools, and organizations to develop, store, assign, and track the learning progress online. With hundreds if not thousands of vendors out there, choosing an eLearning platform isn’t a simple task. Our clients often ask us for help in finding a good platform to store their eLearning content. This week we … Continue reading “TRAINING-ONLINE.EU: eLearning Platform Review”