Author: olivia

  • The science behind note-taking and learning retention

    The science behind note-taking and learning retention

    Let’s talk about one of the simplest, most underrated learning tools in the room. Your own notes. Not the slide deck. Not the facilitator guide. Yours. Because when it comes to learning that actually sticks, writing your own notes punches well above its weight. Why handwritten notes still win There’s a reason this keeps showing…

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  • Visual design in learning

    Visual design in learning

    Let’s talk about how your learning looks. Because it matters more than most people think. When people see poor visual design, they tune out. When design works, they lean in. The evidence is piling up, and it’s not coming from art blogs or Pinterest boards. It’s coming from hard data. What the research tells us…

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  • Low-tech engagement tools that don’t break the bank

    Low-tech engagement tools that don’t break the bank

    Low-tech engagement tools are having a moment. That’s because smart learning designers know that flashy tech doesn’t guarantee better outcomes. Connection, relevance, and real-world practice do. Sometimes, the simplest tools are the ones that stick. Here are some of our go-to low-tech engagement tools that drive high-impact learning without the hefty price tag. Pre-learning activities…

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  • How to measure the impact of your learning programs

    Spot the real change through behaviour, culture, and what people actually do next. This one’s for the post-training quiet. After the workshop’s wrapped, the slides are filed, and the team’s back to business. What you do next – and what you notice – is where the real insight lives. If you want to measure learning…

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  • Should you freelance, consult or go in-house as an ID?

    Should you freelance, consult or go in-house as an ID?

    Explore your ID career paths to find the one that fits. Instructional design isn’t a one-path career. You’ll find IDs working solo, embedded in teams, or juggling multiple projects as consultants. They’re all great choices, and it’s possible to shift between them over the course of your career. Here’s a look at the three most…

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  • The best eLearning software picks for 2025

    Building ‘sticky’ learning starts with the right eLearning software If you’re suffering from decision paralysis when it comes to instructional design tools, you’re not alone. The explosion of eLearning software options – authoring tools, LMS platforms, collaboration apps, AI content generators – makes it harder than ever to figure out what’s worth your time (and…

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