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Engagement November 15, 2016

Training Millennials: Engaging Generation Y in Training 

Gen Y will make up over 40% of the workforce by 2020. Training managers need to act now…

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Engagement November 11, 2016

Why Having Fun at Work Makes Good Business Sense

Fun at work isn’t about foosball tables and Funny-tie Friday – a fun working environment is one that…

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Learning Technology November 9, 2016

Measuring user engagement on your Learning Management System

In 2013, I attended a gamification workshop in London hosted by Gabe Zichermann. One of things that really blew my mind…

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Gamification November 3, 2016

Defining Gamification: What is it and how does it work?

What is gamification? It's only the most revolutionary thing to happen to user engagement and we're going to…

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Mobile Learning November 1, 2016

Mobile Learning Engagement on the Go!

If you’re looking to implement an mLearning initiative, there’s something you should know: If you can’t engage your…

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15 ways to gamify online learning
Gamification October 28, 2016

15 Ways to Gamify Your Online Learning

Gamification is a surefire way to engage employees with their training. Here are 15 ways to gamify your…

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Mobile Learning October 21, 2016

22 Tips For Implementing a Mobile Learning Initiative

If you’ve decided to use mobile in your training, we’ve put together a list of handy mobile learning…

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7 Mobile Learning Apps You Need to Know About
Mobile Learning October 19, 2016

7 Mobile Learning Apps You Need to Know About

If you need some mobile learning apps that facilitate your training needs, there are endless opportunities already on…

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Mobile Learning October 12, 2016

Going Mobile: BYOD in Blended Learning

Looking for ways to use mobile devices in blended learning? Here are a few tips to help you…

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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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