By now, most of us are quite comfortable using virtual meeting platforms like Zoom or Microsoft Teams. While these are great tools for connecting with people remotely, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for us to stay engaged throughout these virtual interactions. When we can’t clearly see or hear the person we’re “connecting” with, this virtual experience […]
Category: TECHNOLOGY
5 ways Technology and Business can go hand in hand
Can you imagine a day without technology? I surely can’t. The jaw-dropping development of technology has evolved companies to understand the insights of the market, latest trends and to boost customer base in the business environment. Do you remember pre-internet times when accessing information or communicating with customers was so resilient? According to EDF’s second […]
Building PLNs to Ignite your own Personal Development
Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) is a relatively new term, however, the concept has existed in different forms for a long time. A PLN is where a group of individuals meet online to discuss topics, share knowledge, ask questions and provide references related to a particular domain and area of focus. People always learn best when […]
The Tweet: Short Post, Big Impact on Learning
Twitter arrived on the scene in 2006. In thirteen short years, Twitter has established itself as a social media powerhouse. The company currently boasts over 255 million active users with over 500 million tweets sent per day. The company is closely linked to the growing mobile revolution with over 78% of users on mobile, which […]
Web-Based Learning Management Systems Deployed In Customer Support Settings
In many respects, Elearning has matured as a technology and industry. Today we will look at how web-based learning management systems can and are being used as part of the customer support function in a company or organization. What is a Learning Management System? Learning management systems (LMS) are web-based software application platforms used to […]
The iPad: Cost-Effective Audio & Video Learning Production
“Why would I want to use audio and video as part of my learning program?” is a question that you may be asking yourself. There are plenty of reasons to like audio and video for learning: Supports Varied Learning Environments: Face-to-face, blended, and online learning in synchronous and asynchronous environments. Engages Learning Styles: Caters directly […]
E Learning: Is it Just a Tick in The Box?
Technology has changed vastly in the past few years. We can’t even remember how we survived without all our technology conveniences in our lives… writing letters, waiting days to contact each other, storing lots of files and paper work etc…. We are all part of social media today; even my 70-year-old father uses social media. […]
Digital Citizenship in the Workplace
Citizenship. At its heart, citizenship is simply being a member of a state or as a to resident of a city. Underpinning citizenship is a set of rights, privileges, and obligations bestowed upon and expected of each citizen. We typically conceptualize citizenship with our physical lives. In recent years, as technology has evolved and the […]
Combating Cognitive Overload in Education Design
Cognitive overload. The term is dense and rests heavy on your lips. Cognitive overload is the moment when a learner becomes overwhelmed during the education experience. There is too much content. The content is presented in a complex or confusing manner. The learner cannot focus, make meaning, or progress. The learner is stuck. Even with […]
Implementing Online Learning as per Organization’s Strengths
In this world of technology, eLearning is playing an important role in the Organizational Development (OD) of a company. It has become very important how an organization prepares its eLearning strategy. It’s now part of ensuring the resources needed to enhance the sustainability are present. When implementing new initiatives, you will face new problems and […]