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How to get everyone to write like Ernest Hemingway

Making Change

But changing your style to get a higher score can also have a profound effect on how the reader feels about you. Use strong verbs instead of wimpy “is.” For way more about this topic, including research and how-to guides, see Writing for the Web and Patti Shank’s new book, Write and Organize for Deeper Learning.

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The Case for eLearning in the Workplace

TOPYX LMS

Compared to traditional learning, microlearning may seem a little wimpy. It can be quite cost-effective for companies searching for training solutions. eLearning prevents organizations from having to pay for classroom space, in-person instructors, paper products, and utilities (heat, electricity, water, etc.).

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The Case for Self-Paced Learning in the Workplace

TOPYX LMS

Compared to a traditional learning situation in which students may read huge amounts of textbook pages in one sitting, microlearning may seem a little wimpy. Since self-paced learning usually happens in online learning environments, it can be quite cost-effective for companies searching for training solutions.