How I Got My Students Hooked on History with eLearning Using the New Adobe Captivate

Introduction: I am an instructional designer specializing in K-12 eLearning projects. Designing engaging eLearning courses, specifically for the History subject is always a challenge as the subject is often perceived as distant and irrelevant, especially by younger students.   I realized that a design strategy with strong story-telling and visual appeal works great for subjects like…

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The Tech Start-Up Minefield: Common Mistakes To Avoid

Mistakes To Avoid Making When Launching Your eLearning Tech Start-Up Tech is evolving at a breakneck pace, leading to increased adoption and implementation of tech solutions globally. Because of this rapid evolution, more and more tech start-ups are launched daily, aiming to provide lasting solutions to identified deficit areas. According to a study by Microsoft,…

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Navigating the Digital Landscape: Understanding the Intricacies Between UX and UI Design

In digital design’s vast and ever-evolving realm, two pivotal yet often misunderstood concepts stand at the forefront: User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design. While these terms are frequently used interchangeably, they represent distinct facets of the design process, each wielding its unique influence on the user journey. Embarking on a journey to demystify…

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Industry-Specific Content: Key For Professional Skill Growth

Specialized Industry Content: Crucial For Professional Advancement Continuous skill development is paramount for individual and organizational success in the ever-evolving professional landscape. While general skills are valuable, staying competitive requires delving deeper into industry-specific knowledge and expertise. This article will discuss how industry-specific content can help professionals develop the skills and knowledge they need to…

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Gertrude Stein Gets a Snarky Rejection Letter from a Publisher (1912)

Gertrude Stein con­sid­ered her­self an exper­i­men­tal writer and wrote what The Poet­ry Foun­da­tion calls “dense poems and fic­tions, often devoid of plot or dia­logue,” with the result being that “com­mer­cial pub­lish­ers slight­ed her exper­i­men­tal writ­ings and crit­ics dis­missed them as incom­pre­hen­si­ble.” Take, for exam­ple, what hap­pened when Stein sent a man­u­script to Alfred C. Fifield,…

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Plain Language In Organisational Learning

Plain Language And Learning Design In the fast-paced world of workplace learning, clear communication is key. Many professionals may not have the time to spend hours on training or personal development, and it’s essential that when they focus on their learning experiences, it is as straightforward and hassle-free as possible. So, we’re going to take…

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Enhancing Productivity, Quality and Precision: Leveraging Technology Tools

Introduction:  In today’s ever-evolving digital era, eLearning specialists have the steep task of creating impactful learning experiences in record time. In striking the right balance between timely delivery with utmost quality and accuracy, new-age technology tools definitely play a vital role.   Firstly, let’s look at the conversation between Karen, an eLearning specialist, and Luke, an…

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