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A pre-test is an assessment that is given to the learners before a course is run. Often, if a learner passes the pre-test, they are not required to complete a section of the course (or the whole course). The idea is that they already know the content so it would be a waste of their […]

1. Use simple language. If there is a choice between two words, choose the simpler one. If your learner is confused by the language, they will not absorb the content. To test your content, have a learner review it first. 2. Avoid acronyms and buzzwords. Carefully read your content and check for acronyms and buzzwords

Yes and no. Online diversity training can show the learner legislation, company policies and procedures, definitions, history and case studies. But it is no substitute for an open and honest conversation about diversity that includes discussion of bullying and harassment. The online training component is a great way to get your team up to date

We often get requests to add extra content to existing courses.  Sometimes, it makes complete sense to add the new information but sometimes, not so much. Here are 3 quick questions to ask yourself before adding extra content to an existing course. Does it fit with the current content? If it adding extra information to

Risk Assessment is a really easy process that everyone does every day without even thinking about it.  It is simply a process of identifying the hazard, assessing the risk, putting control measures in place if required and then ensuring the risk is at an acceptable level.  Take crossing the road for example.  You stand at

With the introduction of the new Workplace Health and Safety legislation, it is critically important that you know how to conduct a risk assessment in your business. It doesn’t need to be complicated or difficult and it could save you a lot of issues, and even make your business more efficient (risks are not only

When we are calculating the return on investment of developing e-learning content from an existing face to face course, we typically calculate how long an instructor has to spend delivering the content in a class and calculate their wages as well as any other costs such as room hire, food provided and any other training

The human brain can only handle a certain amount of information. And it is easiest for us to learn by association. That means that we build on our existing understanding. So for example, if we understand how to drive a car, it is easier for us to learn how to drive a truck. We have

Blended learning, when done right, is one of the most effective forms of learning. But what is it? Blended learning is simply a combination of more than one form of learning delivery for the same topic. Forms of learning delivery include face to face instruction, paper based such as manuals, elearning, web conferencing, virtual and

The pandemic has had many effects on the use of online forums for learning, meetings, shopping and even social events. Most people have now experienced online learning in one form or another. Online learning can be classes conducted through videoconferencing such as Zoom or Teams, structured elearning courses with or without assessment or electronic documents