We need to look at our training through the eyes of a shifting market and evolve the parts that make the most business sense. This was the takeaway message I provided one of our global clients in a recent professional services engagement. A giant in the technology sector, this organization is known for forward-thinking training […]

  PulseLearning will be exhibiting at the eLearning Industry Association Showcase which takes place on Thursday, October 9 at the KPMG Building, 147 Collins Street, Melbourne from 4.00 to 6.00pm. Shane Leonard, Senior Learning Specialist will be on hand to discuss and demonstrate our latest innovative learning solutions. We have recently delivered learning solutions to Nissan, Epworth […]

What Keeps Students Motivated to Learn? | MindShift. A good summary: Integrated Projects Interest-Based and Relevant Authentic Choice Make It Hands-On Knowing Teachers Care High Expectations and Strong Support from Teachers Encourage Them to Learn From Mistakes  Opportunities for Feedback … Continue reading →

Alberta Education shrugs off concerns from teachers and parents that there’s something very wrong with Alberta’s new math curriculum | Edmonton Journal. So, big surprise!! Too much emphasis on "discovery" learning results in kids who don’t understand the fundamentals. Clearly, … Continue reading →

PulseLearning will attend the LearnX Main Event, one of Australia’s largest learning and performance industry conferences. The LearnX Main Event is a celebration of learning that includes stellar keynotes from industry leaders and multiple ‘Impact Sessions’ relating to recently rolled-out L&D interventions by project leaders/champions from various industry sectors. The LearnX Main Event takes place […]

Looks like an interesting list: Here Are 22 Startups That Are Massively Useful For Students | College Info Geek. Feel free to comment - have you tried any of these? What do you like? What do you not like?

Over our 14 years of learning development, we have identified a number of learning insights that we here at PulseLearning hold dear. Often, these aspects are key to the success of a Client’s learning solution.   1. Avoid Content Overload: When content overload is a risk, we propose layering information into "need-to-know" and "nice-to-know" screens. […]

Are you in Dublin for Web Summit 2014? Often called "the best technology conference on the planet", Web Summit is a global gathering for the technology industry.  Dublin will become the international tech capital for three days this November. PulseLearning CEO, Jim Breen, will be in attendance at Web Summit 2014. If you would like to […]

This is one of many theories I was given to study when I did my PhD. What we didn’t do was pick them apart or question whether or not they were reasonable. That would have made learning about them WAY … Continue reading →

Six things that will demoralise staff | smh.com.au. Boy, this sure hits home. These are all reasons I left the University of Calgary. It’s also why I am happy to teach courses at Mount Royal University - they do very … Continue reading →