Learning Design

Learning Design

Expert hacks for creating beautiful, branded eLearning courses

Are you looking to level up the design of your learning to improve engagement? HowToo's Digital Design Lead shares practical tips to improve the design of courses and keep your learners coming back for more.
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Successive Approximation Model: A Comprehensive Guide

Successive Approximation Model (SAM) is a development method that involves a step-by-step process of iteration and refinement to produce a high-quality, functional product.
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Gamifying empathy with an emotional chatbot

Games, unlike simple quizzes or tests, put the learner in a position where they need to ‘transform’ to achieve the best outcome.
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3 Reasons To Use Games In Workplace Learning and Training

The way we learn is evolving, and learning through games is becoming an increasingly used tool to help motivate and strengthen development across all areas of study.
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An introduction to Gamification in eLearning

What's all the hype around gamification about anyway? Learn why gamification can be controversial, as well as the benefits, challenges and and examples of gamification. Discover how to gamify your eLearning and training today.
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Everything you need to know about translating your eLearning training

Translating your digital eLearning courses has a range of benefits for your learners, but preparation is key to getting it right and avoiding unnecessary costs.
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How to create an online training course in 7 steps

Create your first training course with this quick and easy guide covering all the essential steps to designing engaging and memorable learning experiences.
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How to train employees on new products

Learn how to create product training for employees that’s interactive, flexible and effective. Create product training for sales teams, marketing teams and customer service teams in minutes.
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How seductive details are harming your learning and training

Seductive details could be negatively impacting your training outcomes. What are seductive details, and how can you avoid them?
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5 Steps to Great Learning Design

Here are the five, fool-proof steps our learning designers use every time they develop award-winning learning courses.
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Why you need learner personas (and how to write them)

Learner personas are an essential tool for every learning designer and training course creator. Learn why they're so important, and how to write excellent learner personas.
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How long should training courses be?

There's a lot of debate around the ideal length for eLearning training courses. Discover what the science says.
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3 learning goals every team needs to measure

Collecting data and using it to make informed decisions is essential for training and learning teams. What learning goals and metrics should trainers and learning designers be collecting data for? Get our top three recommendations.
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4 reasons you should be telling stories in your training

If you're not telling stories in your training courses, you're missing out on a huge opportunity.
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Why learning outcomes are critical for engaging learners (and how to write them)

Don't know what a learning outcome is, or have trouble writing them? Here's everything you need to know to write or improve your learning outcomes.
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6 mistakes you could be making that are disengaging your learners

No one wants to create a dud learning experience. Watch out for these 6 mistakes that could be hindering your courses.
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5 proven methods for maximising learning retention

We forget a shockingly large amount of what we learn within just a few days. What can be done about it?
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6 Tips for Converting Face-to-Face Training to eLearning Courses

Is your company training still relying on face-to-face training? You need to make the switch to online eLearning courses. These top tips will help make the process quick, easy and successful.
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Learning Models, Theories, Neuroscience - what’s the difference?

There are a lot of different ideas about learning - some supported by rigorous studies, some not. Learn how to navigate the minefield of learning theories, models and neuroscience.
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The AGES Model: Learning that lasts

Maximise the retention of training course content in your learners with the tried-and-true AGES model of learning. Learn how these four science-based techniques can transform your approach to learning and development programs.
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Why you should care about Cognitive Load Theory

What is Cognitive Load Theory, and why is it so important to consider when developing learning experiences?
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What is the future for Augmented Reality and Learning?

In this blog, we’ll make it easy to understand what AR is, and explore possibilities for its future use in the digital learning landscape.
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Why human-centred design is critical for learning

What can bad door designs teach us about how to create effective, engaging learning? Human-centred design is at the centre of HowToo's approach to development.
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5 ways to perfect your learning design for adults

We’ve rounded up five of our favourite tips, techniques and principles that our expert learning designers love to use when they’re designing learning experiences.
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What is Constructivism?

What is constructivism? Why is it so important? How can you use it to change behaviours and boost knowledge retention?
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How to harness the power of storytelling

Stories and scenarios are powerful learning devices. Learn how to tell stories to maximum effect in your learning courses.
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What is microlearning?

What is microlearning? Why should you use microlearning in your training? How can you apply a microlearning approach to team training?
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What is digital learning?

Digital learning uses electronic media to create teaching experiences for teams in workplaces.