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OpenSesame: The Elearning Marketplace with a Human Touch OpenSesame has been a trusted partner for L&D professionals since 2011, helping organisations build skill-driven learning paths tailored to their workforce. OpenSesame takes an agile and personalised approach, recognising that every company has unique training needs. With a diverse catalogue of courses and a commitment to innovation, […]
Real Projects and HowNow+: Expanding Access to Multilingual elearning
The Vision: Making Learning Personal and Relevant Languages Unlock began with a clear vision: to increase access to quality localised versions of elearning courses. “Supporting our customers with custom language projects showed us the need in our elearning library,” says Scott Hewitt. “We assembled a team of experts across languages to make sure our courses […]
Have You Lost Your Storyline (.story) Files? Here’s What to Do
Ever lost a file? It’s a frustrating process. You look and search through drives, old drives and eventually you realise that the file has gone. Don’t panic. It’s always possible to recreate the final or even develop a fresh solution that works better for their current needs. Losing your Storyline files can leave you unable […]
Key Insights on Using AI in ELearning Content Development
I started developing elearning content using an in-house development tool. Only people within the company knew how to work with it. Eventually we moved to Macromedia Director. Depending on how old you are, or your knowledge of development tool history, you might have heard of people crafting courses and content together in Flash, Shockware and […]
Top Tips for Making the Most of Your L&D Exhibition Visit
L&D exhibitions aren’t just industry events. It’s the opportunity for you to discover strategic opportunities, to discover new solutions, build meaningful connections, and gain insights that shape organisational learning. Think beyond the LinkedIn post of you on the train or the train station. This is the opportunity to deliver real insight to your team and […]
Why Every L&D Leader Needs These AI Tools in Their Toolkit
L&D leaders are time-poor. AI tools can save time, improve workflows, and help share insights efficiently with teams. Where can you start? AI-powered tools like Otter.ai, TextExpander, and the Hollyland mic kit streamline note-taking, transcription, and text-based tasks. They simplify work processes and enable leaders to focus on outcomes rather than logistics. Ever been to […]
What Is An Elearning Content Provider?
Elearning content providers are the backbone of online and learning technology. They create digital materials that support organisations and individuals in skill development, offering flexibility, cost savings, and tailored solutions to meet diverse learning needs. Internal, External teams and freelancers. There is more to elearning content providers than the big companies. The Basics What They […]
How to Choose the Best Off-the-Shelf Elearning Content Providers
If you are looking for off the shelf elearning content where do you start? Off-the-shelf. Ready made. Ready to go. Course Libraries. There are different terms, different content types and different suppliers from all around the world. There are thousands of courses and options, supporting companies of different sizes in different sectors. You can get […]
How L&D Teams Can Prove Their Strategic Value
Learning and Development (L&D) teams are undervalued, seen as “order takers” rather than strategic partners. How can this be changed? This perception limits their ability to drive meaningful change and contribute to organisational success. L&D professionals face challenges such as misaligned goals, inadequate feedback, and misconceptions about their role. Leaders often underestimate the complexity of […]
Revolutionise Your Workflow: AI Lessons from Fosters Solicitors Connect
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t replacing people; it is providing new possibilities to update for your workfow. That was the clear takeaway from the recent Fosters Solicitors Connect AI Event. The networking and technology event that was held at The Nest in Norwich, attracted business leaders from across the Eastern Region to understand how AI could […]
What Makes a Successful Elearning Development Team?
Back in the mid-90s, elearning teams operated like assembly lines. Researchers sourced the materials, writers structured the courses, graphic designers focused on visuals, and programmers made everything work. Each role had its lane, and collaboration was more of an exception than a rule. When each element was completed it was passed down the line. Programmers […]
The Learning Leaders Conference 2024 Review – Learning Guild
Learning 2024 Orlando Review: AI, Leadership, and Insights for L&D Professionals Having attended several conferences in the UK over the last few years, In December I attended Learning 2024 in Orlando. I’d spoken to members of the Learning Network who had previously attended the event to get some advice before travelling and once booked managed […]