The Best LMS (Learning Management Systems) of 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In today’s hugely competitive business market, how to train staff to a high-level quickly and effectively, has become a key topic of discussion. One of the most cost-effective ways of training staff is through e-learning. Not only can e-learning save you money in terms of actual training costs, but if implemented effectively, it can contribute … Read more

How to get your employees excited about using an LMS

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]People are often naturally opposed to change and new ideas until they get used to them. Implementing a new learning management system in the workplace is no different. However, if you present your learning management system in the right way, you can expect high levels of excitement and engagement from your learners. Here are some ideas for … Read more

Top 10 benefits of using elearning tools for corporate workforce training

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here are a few advantages that elearning tools can bring to corporate training. I believe these benefits should be considered by learning professionals aiming to implement successful learning strategies in the business.   Scalable, efficient and fast Elearning is flexible enough to quickly create and communicate new training materials to all employees throughout the company. … Read more

A Well-designed workplace training for teachers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Well-designed workplace training for teachers – a way to improve teaching and learning It is obvious that a lack of training in the workplace might negatively affect various aspects of any business. When talking about school as a workplace, it always raises concerns about how to provide the best training for those who are … Read more

The 5 reasons why eLearning can benefit charities and the third sector

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Implementing a strong training strategy for charities can be a challenge. Although it is important for them to develop their staff and make sure they have the management and interpersonal skills required to do their job, charities rely mostly on donations, and therefore must use their funds carefully and constructively. It is important for … Read more

Learning Analytics and xAPI – How to Turn data into Talent

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Feedback is the most important aspect of any process. If you want to improve anything, you’ll need to know where you went wrong, or which strengths you can play to in future. But feedback is rarely direct – surveys are a pain to fill in and often don’t illustrate the reality of a situation, … Read more

MOOC vs LMS – the opportunities for workplace learning

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] MOOCs (Massive Online Open Courses) first emerged in 2008 but became widely known when Stanford University released their first open-enrolment course in 2012. Since then, MOOCs have become hugely popular and are offered by leading universities from Harvard to Oxford. But as MOOCs take the education world by storm, one question remains – can … Read more

7 ways to improve uptake of your LMS

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A successful LMS deployment depends on more than just the technology involved. The strategies that the management team use to launch the LMS are just as, if not more, important if you wish to ensure it is a success. We’ve examined several key techniques that you can use to improve take up within your … Read more

ITV choose Google apps to transform the Workplace

ITV, the largest television network in the UK has chosen Google apps to transform their business, moving away from the legacy of Microsoft Exchange. ITV aims to promote learning, stimulate creativity and foster collaboration in the workplace.  Many individuals have now realised the benefits of free Google tools such as G-chat, G-mail and G-hangout, as … Read more