eLearning Architect

JUNE 14, 2015

I was hanging out in the Articulate Storyline LinkedIn group the other day when I saw someone post a request for suggestions on how best to deliver Storyline training. Having delivered several courses this year, I thought I'd jump in with a quick reply mentioning an exercise that I have developed for this exact purpose. I have found the exercise to be really successful in getting newbies started with Storyline.

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eLearning Architect

JUNE 22, 2015

I spend much of my time working clients who are looking to deliver new eLearning to their customers or employees. Sometimes they know exactly what they are looking for, and more importantly, why they want it. But many don't - in this article I'll reveal the questions you MUST ask. A custom eLearning course can set you back thousands, if not tens of thousands of pounds.

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eLearning Architect

JANUARY 5, 2016

Initially I wasn't going to write an end of year review post - it seems as though everyone else is doing it and I didn't want to jump on the bandwagon, however it is really easy to forget how far you have come within 12 months. And for that reason, here is my end of year review! Is it me or did that feel like an exceptionally long holiday? I'm not sure whether it was because Christmas and New Year fell at the end of the week, which meant we also had the weekends to drag out the inevitability of

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eLearning Architect

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Investing time and money on the development of high quality eLearning and implementing a fancy LMS is not enough to guarantee an experience your learners are going to enjoy. This article will explore some important concepts that will help you understand the relationship between these technologies. Creating an experience I was recently listening to a podcast about user experience.

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eLearning Architect

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

I was recently invited to speak at the annual Learning Technologies conference in London. My seminar was called ‘How to Double your eLearning Return on Investment’ - and following a lively seminar with lots of questions, I wanted to share some highlights. The last time I presented at Learning Technologies was three years ago - whilst still being responsible for delivering an eLearning program within a huge, global organisation.

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eLearning Architect

MARCH 1, 2016

One of the biggest challenges when creating a course is finding relevant, high quality graphics. We've all spent hours in front of eLearning or PowerPoint presentations filled with dodgy clipart or stock photos. But there is an easier way to improve the look and feel. In this article we'll explore an alternative that won't blow your budget. I was recently working with a large client on a series of eLearning modules which were going to be delivered to tens of thousands of subcontractors within th

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eLearning Architect

MARCH 14, 2016

More and more learners are demanding voiceover in their eLearning courses and for good reason – a great voiceover can bring your content to life. But adding audio to courses creates several variables within the design process. This article will explore each of these in more detail. I should begin by admitting that I am writing this article from experience.

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eLearning Architect

MARCH 28, 2016

I was recently talking with a training manager who is putting together a proposal for an eLearning program within his organisation. One challenge is dealing his L&D team who are sceptical of eLearning due to concerns over their job security. In this article we'll explore whether trainers should be worried about their roles becoming redundant. The fear It’s a fact of life – advances in technology are starting to replace jobs traditionally fulfilled by people.

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eLearning Architect

APRIL 11, 2016

Then a friend request popped up. My mate had also been given a FitBit for Christmas and he challenged me to a 'Workweek Hustle'. Not only that, but 3 other mates were also invited to join the challenge. Suddenly I felt the urge to walk home instead of getting the bus! I found myself looking at my Fitbit app on a Thursday evening and trying to figure out how I could get an additional 10km onto my weekly total before the Friday deadline.

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eLearning Architect

MAY 4, 2016

I have spent most of my career attempting to deliver captivating learning experiences. But are there times when we should sacrifice process and relinquish high standards to deliver mediocre content? In this article we'll look at when delivering lower quality content can be an advantage. Organisations can be hesitant to invest in an eLearning program until they have some proof that it will ultimately deliver a return on investment.

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eLearning Architect

JUNE 28, 2016

The responsibility of promoting an eLearning program is often one of the last things to be considered and usually falls on the shoulders of one or two individuals. In this article, I will explain how a simple technique allowed us to create a network of champions which lead to a drastic increase in engagement with our audience. Some eLearning programs kick-off with a small budget.

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eLearning Architect

JULY 5, 2016

Whilst much of the content I have written harps on about using an LMS to deliver content, there seems to be an interesting surge in businesses using tools like Slack to encourage communication (and ultimately learning). I met with an L&D Manager of a multinational company yesterday, who has been involved in a project to implement Slack into her organisation.

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eLearning Architect

OCTOBER 4, 2016

In this article, I will explain why choosing a focus is the next logical step in developing our eLearning business. When I started freelancing, I wasn't quite sure in which direction I wanted to go. I thoroughly enjoyed building content, but was also aware of the limitations of what could be achieved on my own as a ‘freelancer’. Outsourcing parts of the project When my marketing efforts began to bear fruit, I started to take on more projects.

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eLearning Architect

DECEMBER 21, 2016

The past year has been a corker. I thought I'd put my experiences and thoughts down in a post, if not for the amusement of anyone else, to help draw a line in the sand and give me something to look back on next year. May 28th 2016 - OMG. I'll start with the warm, fuzzy stuff. Yes that's right, this year I became a dad and we welcomed our baby girl into the world.

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eLearning Architect

MARCH 7, 2017

Starting an eLearning project is an intimidating task. Choosing who will do the work is a key consideration. In this article we'll compare and recommend the best options. As the saying goes: There is more than one way to skin a cat. The same can be said for resourcing an eLearning project - who is going to undertake the work? If you're reading this, it may be that you're about to start or have recently started a new project and are pondering the idea of outsourcing externally or bringing in some

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eLearning Architect

MARCH 16, 2017

You probably see the job title bouncing around, but what does an eLearning consultant actually do? In this article we'll find out. One of my colleagues once wrote an excellent article about the role of an instructional designer and I wanted to write something similar about my role. I went back and forth on how to write the article - it could've just been a list of bullet points with a bit of filler.

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eLearning Architect

MARCH 23, 2017

Recruiting an agency to create eLearning is a risky business. How do you know they'll deliver? Can you ensure the quality of work is up to scratch? In this article, we'll look at a simple strategy that will save you time, money and guarantees the end product is EXACTLY what you need. So you've been given a decent budget to outsource the development of a new eLearning course or platform.

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