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Learning Technology June 18, 2020

12 Must Have Characteristics for Instructional Designers

Instructional designers have all the skills we need to adapt to our ‘new normal’. They know and understand…

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L&D Strategy June 10, 2020

A Comprehensive History of Instructional Design

Instructional design has a long and storied history. Time has given rise to numerous frameworks that help to…

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Gamification May 27, 2020

Learning Games: What Do The Experts Say?

How effective are learning games within a wider training initiative or educational programme? We asked the gamification experts!

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Learning Technology May 19, 2020

The Hook Model: How to Form Good Habits

Good habits make for good learning. That's why we're going to take a look at a four-phase process…

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6 Actionable Crisis Tips for Learning Professionals
L&D Strategy May 5, 2020

6 Actionable Crisis Tips for Learning Professionals

COVID-19 is an existential threat for many. With this in mind, here are six actionable crisis tips that…

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L&D Strategy April 30, 2020

What’s The Role of Learning Professionals During a Crisis?

Learning and development (L&D) is the engine of a business’s mission. But what’s the role of learning and…

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Mobile Learning April 23, 2020

Creating The Perfect Mobile Learning Strategy With Brandon Carson

The mobile learning revolution is well underway. But now we have all this power at our fingertips, how…

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Learning Technology April 20, 2020

What’s The Best Way to Provide Training For Key Workers?

‘What counts as a key worker?’ It may not have been a common question pre COVID-19, but it…

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Learning Technology April 14, 2020

5 Things That Make An Awesome Learning Game

With a learning game you can engage your learners and get better results from your online training! Find…

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Lab Essentials

Our most popular and foundational articles to get you started.

100 Powerful Quotes About Learning
L&D Strategy June 16, 2026

100 Powerful Quotes About Learning to Inspire You!

From Aristotle to Yoda, we've ranked the all-time top 100 quotes about learning. Read on…

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L&D Strategy July 26, 2023

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…

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Gamification April 1, 2023

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…

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