In a rapidly evolving world, keeping information up-to-date and aligning it with the latest industry standards is a constant struggle. Keeping in mind the importance of helping employees see the relevance and utility of training, L&D professionals need to design content that meets learners where they’re at when they need it.... more
Keeping up with ever-changing business and technical landscapes can be challenging for employees and leaders across industries. For this reason, education and training are essential in every field. However, instructional designers are often expected to deliver professional development resources on short notice, or with limited resources. Creating instructional materials under... more
Bridging the Gap Between Learning and Doing In the past two months we have talked about why people learn, and how people learn. In this next installment of our “Foundations of Learning” blog series, I’ll explore what we know about WHEN people learn. This is a topic that came up... more
The process of instructional design can be likened to the design of a blueprint for a building. Just as architects carefully plan and design every aspect of a building, from the foundation to the fixtures, instructional designers (IDs) meticulously craft learning blueprints to support learning performance. Within these blueprints, it... more
This blog is 2 of 3 in a series we’re calling “The Foundations of Learning”. In this series, we’re diving into why, how, and when people learn, while navigating the basic principles of adult learning theory. Our goal is to inspire L&D professionals – or anyone interested in designing learning... more
Instructional designing is more than just putting words together. It’s a powerful blend of empathy, connection, and customization that transforms learning experiences. In the rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are harnessing the potential of eLearning to train their employees efficiently and effectively. This shift not only saves money but also... more
Creating learning content is – simply put – not easy. You know this better than anyone as a learning professional and maybe feel that your responsibility to educate your organization is overwhelming. Yes, it’s a big job! But that won’t stop you from continuing to do what you do to... more
Hello, Litmos community! I have some exciting news I can’t wait to share – news that might just inspire you, too! We just completed a migration project where we rebuilt every White, Green, and Black Belt module in the Dojo – the Litmos customer training center – using our own... more
Some of the scariest monsters aren’t found in haunted houses and graveyards. They live inside your training program! From Frankenwhine to The Content Mummy, these L&D monsters roam among us, hiding in plain sight to wreak havoc on your corporate learning initiatives. Who you gonna call to battle the creatures... more
In March, many college students were on spring break when they got an email from their schools: pack up your dorm rooms and go home. When classes resumed, they were digital. In-person classes were hastily converted to remote formats, policies were changed, and professors quickly learned to use whatever technology... more
