Rob Condon, Lead Media Specialist with PulseLearning came across a number of development glitches using the latest version of Articulate Storyline. Here he details them in a short blog post…….. Woolworths, one of our Australian-based Clients, recently asked us to develop an eLearning course (Site Access Control) using Articulate Storyline, their development tool of choice. […]

Most of us in the business of eLearning design and development are already well aware of a rising trend in our industry known as "gamification." For those out there who might not have heard the term before, gamification is the use of recreational game concepts, design and mechanics in a non-game context such as eLearning. […]

~ Stephen’s Web. Does ‘discovery learning’ prepare Alberta students for the 21st century or will it toss out a top tier education system? I have long thought that "talent" is something people are born with - they may have more … Continue reading →

eLearning has grown in complexity due to the introduction of mobile devices and the growth in operating systems. With the increased demand for mobile learning, clients in turn need to understand the complexities and requirements involved in creating mobile learning courseware.     On the flip side, the rapid increase in the use of mobile […]

This is key. Big Fat Phoenix: The most important game design lesson I ever learned. The action that your player performs most frequently should feel like fun all by itself. Far FAR too often, the action that the player performs … Continue reading →

The rise in eLearning’s popularity isn’t showing any signs of slowing. In fact, judging by the following Top 10 eLearning statistics for 2014, the future of the eLearning Industry is brighter than ever. Take a look at the Top 10 e-Learning Statistics for 2014 You Need To Know. Find more education infographics on e-Learning Infographics

This is an excellent summary of a few of the more popular myths. Check it out. Learning Theories Gone Wild - Urban Myths that Hurt Your Learning Designs. by Sharon Boller "People have different learning styles. We need to design … Continue reading →

  Call for Papers | IGBL. The Cork Institute of Technology, in partnership with SEGAN network, will host the 4th Irish Symposium on Game-Based-Learning (iGBL) as a one-day event hosted in the Cork Institute of Technology on Friday 6th June 2014. … Continue reading →

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 →

Westpac, an Australian-based client, recently asked us to take a cultural awareness training course we previously built for them and make it 508 compliant. Section 508, an amendment to the United States Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is a federal law mandating that all electronic and information technology developed, procured and maintained be accessible to people with […]

How Are Teachers and Students Using Khan Academy? | MindShift. It looks like most teachers will just keep on doing what they have always done. Not a big surprise, but I have to wonder if things would be different if … Continue reading →

Beannachtaí an tSéasúir! - Season’s Greetings from Ireland! Over the last 15 years, we have made a donation to a chosen charity on behalf of our Clients each Holiday Season. This year, we are delighted to let you know that PulseLearning has made a donation on your behalf to Cycle Against Suicide in lieu of […]

Slipping math scores don’t equal a crisis, says math conference panel. Sure. And if you believe this, I have some stuff I’d like to sell you…… Our students are dropping in math scores, compared to where they were 10 years … Continue reading →

Hugh Jackman, TI And LL Cool J Rapped ‘The Music Man’ - Digg. I’d love to see them do, "Ya Got Trouble". I’ve always thought that it would make a good theme song for the violence in videogames debate. I … Continue reading →

At PulseLearning, we often used the Bersin & Associates Enterprise Learning Framework® to help our clients think through the modern world of corporate training. As you can see, the framework has numerous channels and categories. Here we will give you a brief understanding of how the framework can be beneficial to you in your corporate […]