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Cognitive Offloading: Why Making Learning Easier is the Key to Retention

Making learning easier isn’t cheating. Improve your instructional design through cognitive offloading and supercharge memory retention.
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The Dark Side of Gamification: When Points, Badges, & Leaderboards Go Wrong

We expose the dark side of gamification and game mechanics, from demotivating leaderboards to pointless badges, and show you how to fix it!
  • Gamification
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Go Live & Thrive: The Modern LMS Implementation Guide

LMS implementation requires care and attention. Our 15-step implementation process will help you to launch your new LMS successfully.
  • Learning Technology
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The LMS Buyer’s Guide: How to Test Drive a Platform with Confidence

Welcome to the ultimate LMS buyer’s guide. Don’t just trust the demo. Learn how to conduct a test drive to find a system that fits your needs.
  • Learning Technology
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40 Free L&D Resources: Your Toolkit for Professional Growth

The ultimate guide to 40 free L&D resources. Find the best courses, podcasts, tools, and templates to grow as a learning professional.
  • L&D
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Learning Objectives: A Practical Guide to Designing for Impact

Move past checklists. Learn to write powerful learning objectives that prove ROI and improve performance. A practical guide for L&D pros.
  • L&D
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Ask Your Data Anything: A Guide to AI-Powered Reporting for eLearning

AI-powered eLearning reports transform data into insights. Learn how to ask the right questions to boost your L&D strategy and improve learning outcomes.
  • Learning Technology
  • 13 Min Read

The L&D Glossary 2025: 50+ Essential Learning & Tech Terms Explained

Confused by learning technology jargon? Our ultimate L&D glossary defines 50+ key terms and buzzwords in learning and development!
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What is a Learning Suite? (Why Your LMS Works Better With Friends)

Unlock learning’s full potential. Discover what a learning suite is, its benefits, components (LMS, LXP, etc.), and how to choose the right one.
  • Learning Technology
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Curriculum Mastery: Your Playbook for Building Engaging Learning Pathways

Craft engaging learning pathways learners love! Discover how smart curriculum structure boosts engagement, retention, and application. Get your blueprint.
  • Learning Technology
  • 10 Min Read

Intrinsic Motivation vs Extrinsic Motivation: Unlocking Your Learners’ Inner Drive

Unlock learner engagement! Explore intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, backed by research. Discover how to use rewards to inspire meaningful learning.
  • Gamification
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The Sound of Success: A Guide to Podcast-Based Learning

Harness the auditory advantage for L&D with podcast-powered learning. Find out why podcasts are revolutionising professional development.
  • L&D
  • 10 Min Read

The Fogg Behavior Model: How to Turn Learning into Action

Make your training impactful! Explore the Fogg Behavior Model for L&D. Learn to design experiences that truly change learner behavior.
  • Learning Theory

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The L&D Playbook: Your Guide to Structured Workplace Learning

Boost your workforce's potential with the L&D Playbook video series. This is your go-to guide for structured workplace learning.
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Power of Play: The Ultimate Guide to Gamification in Training [2024]

Unlock the power of gamification in training. Discover a comprehensive guide to engage learners and maximize learning impact through games.
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70 Powerful Quotes About Learning to Inspire You!

We’ve ranked the all-time top 70 quotes about learning from best to worst. Read on to be inspired and find your favourite learning quote!
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