Every business wants to cultivate a skilled workforce. Unfortunately, skill gaps exist and can go unnoticed. They are proven to hurt companies in several ways. A skill gap is an area that shows a deficiency in performance due to a lack of a skill or skills. It doesn’t mean that
This year has brought many unique challenges, especially in the world of academics. While eLearning isn’t a new feature in classrooms, it is one that wasn’t as widely used as it is now. Rather than having a small number of remote learners, schools suddenly had to find a way to
eLearning isn’t a new concept now. The word was introduced during a CBT systems seminar in 1999, followed by similar terms like “online learning.” The popularity of this teaching format has grown, especially in the past decade. In 2019, the global LMS market was at over $9.4 billion. The COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed many aspects of our lives, including how we learn. Right now, school districts across the United States are struggling to answer tough questions. Is it worth the risk to allow students to return to in-classroom instruction? How can we protect everyone from infection, including faculty? How will
Finding a theme for your LearnDash site can be a tricky affair. With so many options available in the WordPress market it can be daunting to hit upon the one that’s right for you. However, differentiating between the right and wrong e-Learning themes comes down to 9 simple points. If
A learning management system isn’t just for training employees. It can also be used as an additional source of revenue for your business. This is even more important now as many companies lose money after mass COVID-19 shutdowns. eLearning gives you a way to reach learners during times when they
eLearning was a growing industry before the coronavirus pandemic. Now, educational technology is even more important than ever before. As the world suddenly changed, we had to find new ways to learn and teach. We had to remain social while keeping our distance. It was no easy task, but it
Employee safety is a top priority after the COVID-19 outbreak. Many businesses are struggling after the economy shut down. Even though it feels like we have been in the pandemic for a long time, it’s only been a matter of a few months since the first case was reported in
COVID-19 forced us to face challenges in a way that most of us haven’t had to before. From learning how to keep an economy alive when people have to stay home to getting used to connecting with others at a distance, most of us have had to make changes. eLearning
Working from home isn’t a new concept. Many employees have been doing it for years while some offer remote training programs. It can allow greater flexibility and lead to happier staff. Working from home arrangements can even save companies money. According to Global Workplace Analytics, work from home has increased
We are living in difficult times. Could things be worse? Yes, but that doesn’t mean that the challenges we face are any less daunting. One of the biggest decisions that communities must make is whether children should continue attending regular in-person classes. The School Shut Down Begins Kansas was the
Virtual teams are a common find in business. Thanks to the internet, the world is much smaller than it once was when it comes to communication. An employee in America can have a real time conversation with someone in Europe. A potential client in China can receive emails from a
Are you trying to scale your eLearning website but, end up draining most of your time in managing courses, students or getting their feedback? If yes, then YOU are in the right place. So, what if we told you about a few LearnDash hacks that will allow you to
Meet TalentLMS: The All-in-One Training Solution You Can Try for Free The corporate world is fast-paced. Companies need top-quality staff to give them a leg up on the competition. The only way to get the best of the best on your team is to make sure your training program delivers.
Bringing on new hires is expensive. You must go through the vetting and onboarding process to maximize the chances of long-term retention. Many companies search for ways to lower hiring costs without sacrificing quality when it comes to choosing job candidates and training them. The Association for Talent Development released
A successful training program must be well-rounded. Video is one of the most versatile and effective tools you have at your disposal. You can demonstrate processes, share visual aids, and make instructors more visible and personable. From live-action scenarios and clips of lectures to animation, there’s little video can’t convey
eLearning continues to expand as a powerful teaching tool. Just four years ago, Hardeep Gulati took the helm of PowerSchool. The company labels itself as the “first web-based student information system.” PowerSchool employed a staff of around 400 when Gulati took over. As of November 2019, the organization operates with
The fourth quarter marks the end of the year. It is also a time when retailers hire temporary employees. As the holidays approach, stores get busy, and life gets hectic in customer service. This isn’t an all-year-round problem, so some companies address it by hiring seasonal workers. Bringing on more
Benjamin Franklin penned The Way to Wealth in 1758. In the essay, he wrote that “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” That rings true even now, over 260 years after the words were originally put on paper. There weren’t computers or learning management systems back in Ben
Continuous learning is essential to a positive work environment. It’s not only beneficial to employees, but it also can help businesses increase revenue and build a strong team. In the past, training often started and stopped with onboarding. Once someone knew the basics of their job, there was no need
