SHIFT's eLearning Blog

Our blog provides the best practices, tips, and inspiration for corporate training, instructional design, eLearning and mLearning.

To visit the Spanish blog, click here

    Oscar Hugo Ordaz Flores

    Oscar Hugo Ordaz Flores

    Diseñador instruccional, creativo y dispuesto a aprender. Interesado en transportar los modelos de comunicación y el Storytelling al eLearning.

    Recent Posts:

    Story, Camera, Shots! How to Use Cinematic Techniques to Add Life to Your eLearning

    Your e-Learning course must have a narrative that flows. Like a cinematic masterpiece, your selection of graphics, text, audio, and video all need to work together — complementing one another so that your learners remain glued to the screen. A great way of developing a narrative that flows is by using various cinematic techniques. Hence, this post will highlight some film techniques that will give a touch of Hollywood to any eLearning course, and which (of course) every eLearning designer must have in their toolbox. But before we can start calling/taking some shots, there is some storytelling to be done.

      Related Posts

      The Challenges of Implementing AI in L&D and How to Solve Them

      As Learning and Development (L&D) professionals, you are currently at the heart of a technological revolution that promises to redefine the very essence of workplace training. The rapid integration of generative AI into training practices is not just a trend—it's a seismic shift that is reshaping how knowledge is delivered and skills are cultivated. However, this transformative wave brings with it a host of challenges that are testing the resilience and adaptability of training departments across industries.

      5 Human Psychology Facts You Can Use To Create Effective eLearning

      We're in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), and there's no turning back. We're going to use AI more and more to create eLearning courses quickly and efficiently. Isn't it amazing how technology makes our work easier? With AI, we can design visually appealing courses and optimize content in record time. But before we get too excited, there's something we can't forget: the psychology of learning.

      How to Use AI Avatars in eLearning Courses

      Why do so many eLearning courses still feel like they’re stuck in the last century? If you're a training leader, you've likely encountered your share of dull text pages, uninspiring quizzes, and videos that barely hold attention. It's somewhat surprising, given today's technological advances, that many courses haven't evolved to be as engaging as the latest streaming series.