In previous posts we’ve talked about the benefits of being a lifelong learner. But did you know? It’s never been easier to access learning resources online. Here’s a brief sampling of websites that offer everything from quick how-to instructions to full university courses — often free of charge!
Read MoreWe’re in strange times, but they’re not feeling new anymore. A big part of the new reality is moving classroom-based learning to online platforms. Depending on how much online training an organization does already, this transition may be relatively smooth, or terribly painful. Luckily, there are a lot of resources out there to help ease the transition.
Read MoreIf the first week of having kids home from school — yet technically back in school — didn’t bring it home for us, things are changing rapidly. COVID-19 has forced all kinds of institutions and organizations to make a quick pivot to online learning and information sharing.
Read MoreIf spend much time online, you’ve probably run across an ad for Blinkist, a German app that provides audio and print summaries of non-fiction books, delivering the key takeaways from a book in about 15 minutes. In its ads, Blinkist positions its product several ways—but what is it really?
Read MoreAlthough we’re in the business of creating and providing learning opportunities for our clients, many of us forget about our own ongoing self-development and learning. How can we provide relevant and current learning solutions to our clients if we’re not updating our own knowledge and skill?
Read MoreThe way we learn is changing at an ever more rapid pace, and with it, our theories of learning. There’s a lot of chat these days about how learners absorb information and how we as instructional designers and trainers can utilize new knowledge about cognition to improve learning outcomes.
Read MoreIf you’ve been in the instructional design field for a long time, it’s a safe bet that your process has evolved. And not just how you approach a given learning scenario—you’ve probably thought and rethought about learning itself—how it happens, what goes on in the learner’s mind, how the pace of learning has changed, and how to stay on your toes.
Read MoreIn our March 2017 blog post we shared some information about one of the hottest new trends in learning and development—micro-learning. So what does great micro-learning look like? Check out some examples to find out.
Read MoreRemember Bill Nye the Science Guy? Find out how to watch his recent eLearning Guild keynote address Fostering Constant Paths to Curiosity for free.
Read MoreLimestone Learning is an elearning courseware development company located in Vancouver, BC working with clients across Canada, the US and worldwide. We offer end-to-end services for the development of online training programs, including instructional design, project management and training support. We can help you bring your elearning, instructor-led training (ILT), self-study or blended learning solution to life.
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