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    How Color Psychology Influences Learning in eLearning Environments

    What if we told you that color is more than just a visual element—it's a crucial factor that can make or break the effectiveness of your eLearning courses? Too often, eLearning courses fail to engage learners effectively because they don't tap into the strategic use of color. Research by Dr. Robert Gerard dives deep into this subject, revealing that colors are not merely visuals but wavelengths of energy that can significantly impact our neurological pathways and biochemical responses.

    6 Simple Fixes to Ensure Your eLearning Courses Are Always Engaging

    Ever wonder why your employees are zoning out during training? You’re pouring resources into eLearning, but people are still complaining it’s boring. And guess what? They’re not wrong. The problem isn’t just the content—it’s how it’s delivered. Too many courses are passive, forcing employees to sit there, click through slides, and absorb information without really engaging. They’re stuck in "consume mode" when what they need is something dynamic, interactive, and hands-on.

    Big No's of eLearning: Avoid These Mistakes for Better Training Outcomes

    There's a big problem in the eLearning industry: lots of excitement and rush to use the latest tools, but too often, they don’t work out. In fact, about 74% of eLearning programs don’t hit their marks even though 90% of companies try to implement them. This tells us something important: just chasing after new trends isn't enough. If these tools and ideas aren’t put into practice the right way, they can do more harm than good.

    10 Essential Questions to Ask Before Designing Your eLearning Course

    Launching an eLearning course today is a breeze with AI, we get it. But even with all this slick tech at our fingertips, never forget that the human touch is what really powers eLearning. It’s not just about dumping top-notch content online—it's about crafting a program that truly resonates and hones the skills your team actually needs.

    4 Ways to Break Free of the Traditional Training Mindset

    Let’s cut to the chase—traditional training methods are dragging companies down. We’re talking about those long, scheduled, infrequent programs that feel more like a lecture from the past than a preparation for the future. In a business environment that changes almost daily, sticking with these outdated practices is like trying to stream the latest blockbuster on a dial-up connection. It just doesn’t work.

    6 Creative Ways to Make Your eLearning Courses More Visual

    Are your eLearning courses not hitting the mark, leaving your team disengaged and disconnected? You're not alone in this challenge. Many L&D managers find themselves wrestling with lackluster training outcomes, and often, the missing piece is effective use of visuals. While visuals and graphic design are not a magic cure-all, they are a critical and often underutilized element in the success of training programs. Visual elements do more than just beautify content; they transform the learning experience by enhancing information processing and retention.

    Life After the eLearning Course: 5 Things You Should Do After Launching

    Launching your eLearning course marks a significant milestone, but it's not the final step in the journey.

    How to Empower Your Team with AI for eLearning Success

    As leaders in corporate learning and development, one of your biggest challenges is getting your team on board with using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in eLearning. It might seem odd—everyone's buzzing about AI, and some might even be experimenting with it quietly. Yet, in the workplace, despite AI’s potential to streamline tasks, many are hesitant to dive in. So, why the resistance? The reasons vary. According to a McKinsey Global Institute study, while 90% of executives see AI’s potential to boost their company’s performance, over 40% haven’t adopted this technology because they’re not sure how to implement it effectively.

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