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    Six Benefits of eLearning for Sales Training

    Sales training definitely can be a major challenge for HR and Training Managers. Companies are selling new and different products each day and new employees or dealers come on board constantly. Therefore firms are always looking for the best way to train sales staff quickly and effectively. But, furthermore, they are looking for a faster time-to-market delivery.

    Three positive outcomes of successful collaborative e-Learning

    Collaborative e-Learning basically happens when multiple users can share and work with content simultaneously. Changes are shown in real time. Therefore, your course creation will definitely be more productive and effective as team members can work on a same course at the same time.

    Why is eLearning an effective investment?

    An effective eLearning product that’s developed with instructional design’s best practices in mind can help a company obtain a successful learning process, therefore justifying your investment.

    eLearning: the key to developing human capital

    Current companies need to compete with products or services that live up to international quality standards and whose delivery is met on time and it surpasses all expectations. Today there’s even more pressure, local markets have become global and there’s a need to adapt to change in order to stay productive.

    6 reasons why you should use games in your eLearning courses

    These days many companies talk about training while playing working, so maybe you are wondering why? As it turns out, games help reinforce training in the workplace. Therefore, we consider you should know at least six reasons why you should start using games in your eLearning courses.

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      In today's fast-paced digital age, the human attention span is often compared to that of a goldfish, famously pegged at just eight seconds. However, a 2015 Microsoft study suggests this number might be a little more nuanced, pointing out that while our initial attention spans are short, our selective sustained attention abilities are stronger than ever. This insight is crucial for training leaders and eLearning developers tasked with capturing and maintaining learner engagement in a world brimming with distractions.

      Humanize Your eLearning Courses or Risk Losing Learners

      Have you ever found yourself lost in an eLearning course that feels more like wandering through a never-ending digital desert than a useful classroom experience? You're definitely not the only one. Too often, these courses end up as lengthy, dull PDFs. Here's what we need to remember: While it’s great to use new tech like AI, we can’t forget about the real people using these courses. In our excitement to share a wealth of information and tap into cutting-edge technology, it's easy to lose sight of the human aspect of learning.

      How Color Psychology Influences Learning in eLearning Environments

      What if we told you that color is more than just a visual element—it's a crucial factor that can make or break the effectiveness of your eLearning courses? Too often, eLearning courses fail to engage learners effectively because they don't tap into the strategic use of color. Research by Dr. Robert Gerard dives deep into this subject, revealing that colors are not merely visuals but wavelengths of energy that can significantly impact our neurological pathways and biochemical responses.