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Root Cause Analysis Methods & Tips

By Caitlin McGrath|2019-04-22T21:27:15+00:00April 22nd, 2019|eLearning, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Tips and Tricks, Training and Development|

You fell and hurt your arm. X-rays reveal that it’s broken, and you’re in a lot of pain. What would you think if the doctor gave you pain medication and sent you home, without doing [...]

The Gamification of Corporate Training

By Digitec Interactive|2021-02-09T19:19:58+00:00March 2nd, 2018|Creative Design, eLearning, Employee engagement and reterntion, Game-based Learning, Gamification, Gamification, Learning Theory, Training and Development, Uncategorized|

Although gamification and game-based learning have been around for a few years, only recently are training departments beginning to take these learning and engagement methods seriously. However, convincing the CEO that gamification works is a [...]

Choice is Key in Learning

By Digitec Interactive|2018-01-04T09:00:52+00:00January 4th, 2018|eLearning, Employee engagement and reterntion, Learning Theory, Project Management, Training and Development|

I was in Girl Scouts when I was younger. And I have clear memories of the merit badge book. Each badge required me to do something different to earn it. Looking back, that book offered [...]

Interactive: What Does It Really Mean?

By Digitec Interactive|2023-11-01T11:53:04+00:00December 21st, 2017|Creative Design, eLearning, Game-based Learning, Gamification, Instructional Design, Learning Theory|

Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines “interactive” as, “involving the actions or input of a user.” When you stop to think about it, that’s not very clear. So, is eLearning with nothing but a next button interactive? [...]

eLearning Trends for 2018

By Digitec Interactive|2017-12-14T09:00:45+00:00December 14th, 2017|Creative Design, eLearning, Game-based Learning, Gamification, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Learning Theory, microlearning, Training and Development|

Every year around this time, we discuss the eLearning trends for the next year. What’s hot? What’s not? What are we all going to be talking about next year? These are the eLearning trends for [...]

eLearning Pet Peeves

By Digitec Interactive|2017-11-30T09:00:29+00:00November 30th, 2017|Association Management, eLearning, Instructional Design, Learning Theory|

Once upon a time, we subjected you to “the worst eLearning course ever.” That monstrosity was an evil chimera of Digitec’s combined worst nightmares and most obnoxious memories. This time you’re in for something a [...]

Takeaways from Learning 2017

By Digitec Interactive|2017-11-02T09:00:39+00:00November 2nd, 2017|Communications, eLearning, Learning Theory, Strategic Planning, Training and Development|

I recently got back from the Learning 2017 conference. Like last year, I want to share some of what I learned and experienced. The sessions and events I attended were quite different this time, so [...]

Multi-Modal Learning Isn’t Learning Styles

By Digitec Interactive|2017-09-28T09:00:32+00:00September 28th, 2017|Creative Design, eLearning, Learning Theory|

Several of my colleagues have already written about learning styles being debunked and proven to be a myth. I’m not going to rehash what they’ve already covered so well. This post is about an alternate [...]

eLearning Trivia

By Digitec Interactive|2017-09-21T09:00:59+00:00September 21st, 2017|eLearning, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, microlearning, Training and Development|

Let’s try something a bit different today, for a change of pace. I usually write a blog post, you skim or read it, maybe share it, and we move on. How about something a bit [...]

Learning and Performance Ecosystems

By Digitec Interactive|2017-09-14T09:00:34+00:00September 14th, 2017|eLearning, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Tips and Tricks, Training and Development, Uncategorized|

Apparently, Learning and Development (L&D) doesn’t require air to survive. I say this because it’s frequently handled in a vacuum, away from everything it’s supposed to be connected to. It’s often brought in at the [...]