by Tracey Adams | Jan 10, 2018 | eLearning
After years of greens and previously soft pastel colours, this year’s 2018 announcement of PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet shows Pantone leading us into the future with a bang. The impact of this colour announcement plays a vital role in the creative industry. A role...
by Tracey Adams | Jan 4, 2018 | eLearning
As we move into 2018 we know that the hot topics in learning are, VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality). These may not be accessible to all yet, so what else is out there? Gamification continues to grow as we motivate learners with leader boards and badges...
by Tracey Adams | Dec 13, 2017 | Blogs, eLearning
Five Tips for Elearning Storyboards In the 1930s, a Disney animator called Webb Smith did something which has a surprising impact on the world of educational technology today. He started to doodle sequential scenes for a new cartoon and pin them up on the walls of his...
by Tracey Adams | Nov 6, 2017 | eLearning
Mystery Meat NavigationIn 1998, Vincent Flanders, author of the perennially amusing Web Pages that Suck, coined the phrase Mystery Meat Navigation (or MMN) for web pages which didn’t make clear the destination of a link before it was clicked on. As you’ll already know...
by Tracey Adams | Oct 13, 2017 | eLearning
Throughout all educational experiences there will always be a need for instructional design models and, a variety of processes have been introduced as a solid instructional design format over the years. All to assist with the creation of client content, these make...
by Tracey Adams | Sep 13, 2017 | eLearning
We are looking for an e-learning developer or Instructional Designer with experience of developing e-learning to join our team in Crawley. Primarily using Articulate Storyline, but occasionally other authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate or Camtasia, we want someone...
by Tracey Adams | Sep 1, 2017 | eLearning
Clearly defined learning objectives are crucial to the success of any piece of learning – whether classroom-based, elearning, or a combination of both. Without them, how will you know the training has been a success? Sometimes, however, they are a challenge to write....
by Tracey Adams | Aug 23, 2017 | eLearning
Embridge Consulting UK Limited today announced that they have entered into an agreement to acquire the business and assets of GLAD Solutions. Embridge Consulting is a leading UK Business Systems and Digital Transformation Consultancy with its headquarters in...
by Tracey Adams | Aug 7, 2017 | eLearning
What is an instructional design model?Simply providing learners with a manual packed with information, which may or may not relate directly to their specific job, won’t help them learn. The information must be necessary, relevant and organised in a way that aids...
by Tracey Adams | Jul 24, 2017 | eLearning
System Training, Designing an Engaging Bespoke SolutionSystem training can come across as a dull and tedious chore for both employers and employees. Although it may seem hard to create something that is alive and engaging, it is not impossible. We want to give you the...
by Tracey Adams | Jun 20, 2017 | Blogs, eLearning
Firstly, Happy Birthday to the Gif! A millennial that needs to be celebrated.The term Gif came into play on June 15, 1987, and has since become one of the most beloved and well-known image file extension on the internet. Although it may now be in its 30s’, it is now...
by Tracey Adams | Jun 19, 2017 | Blogs, eLearning
5 tips for engaging software simulationElearning is a great technique to introduce new software to large groups of learners. It provides a safe environment for learners to discover and practice. Here are my 5 top tips to make sure software simulation keeps users...
by Tracey Adams | Jun 13, 2017 | eLearning
Whether you are undertaking a system upgrade, rolling out new software or just inducting new staff, it is important to provide training to make sure that everyone is up to speed on how to use specialist software and systems to their full potential. The key is to do...
by Tracey Adams | Jun 6, 2017 | eLearning
People have talked about the WIIFM (“What’s in it for me?”) factor in educational theory for decades. It’s the idea that is if people know what benefits training has for them personally, they’ll be more invested. It’s easy to simply insert a sales pitch at the...
by Tracey Adams | May 31, 2017 | eLearning
The microlearning trendJust like many other companies in the elearning industry, here at GLAD our clients have increasingly been requesting microlearning. Microlearning is a real trend for learning in 2017. So, we thought we would show you how engaging microlearning...
by Tracey Adams | May 26, 2017 | Blogs, eLearning
Why Hackers Hate Compliance TrainingHere’s some bad news: cyber security threats to businesses of all sizes increased exponentially last year. 2016 was the year that hacking and politics collided spectacularly during the US presidential elections. It was also the...
by Tracey Adams | May 24, 2017 | Blogs, eLearning
Did you know that a new EU data protection framework was adopted in April 2016? Called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), it replaces the current Data Protection Act. It will come into force on 25 May 2018. It will have an immediate impact on all...
by Tracey Adams | May 18, 2017 | Blogs, eLearning
Images and Visual Storytelling in ElearningIt’s National Share-A-Story Month, and here at GLAD we’ve been considering how storytelling can be used to create great elearning experiences. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Picture a...
by Tracey Adams | May 17, 2017 | Blogs, eLearning
Telling a story with bite-sized learningUsing stories in learning is a powerful technique, add them to your bite-sized learning to really make a memorable course.Emotional ConnectionStories help you connect emotionally with your learners. Emotional connections mean we...
by Tracey Adams | May 16, 2017 | Blogs, eLearning
The problem with compliance – Storytelling in Compliance ElearningLet’s be honest – compliance training can be dull. However, it also plays a vital role in ensuring that organisations and their employees know their responsibilities. It can even help them stay on...
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