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    The Ins and Outs of Rapid Prototyping for eLearning

    There's you. Then there are the graphic designers, the coding guys, and the client. How do you ensure that you are all on the same page about the eLearning course that you are developing so painstakingly? How do you ensure that at the end of the developmental stage, your client does not come back perplexed with these words, "But I thought you were going to…?" These ominous words usually trigger a flurry of activity back at the drawing board. Efforts increase, costs escalate, and tempers are frayed (usually at the client's end). How do you ensure that all stakeholders get a fair idea of how the eLearning course will turn out to be right at the outset, so you are spared the re-work? Do Rapid Prototyping. Here's everything you need to know about it.

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      Ever wonder why your employees are zoning out during training? You’re pouring resources into eLearning, but people are still complaining it’s boring. And guess what? They’re not wrong. The problem isn’t just the content—it’s how it’s delivered. Too many courses are passive, forcing employees to sit there, click through slides, and absorb information without really engaging. They’re stuck in "consume mode" when what they need is something dynamic, interactive, and hands-on.

      Big No's of eLearning: Avoid These Mistakes for Better Training Outcomes

      There's a big problem in the eLearning industry: lots of excitement and rush to use the latest tools, but too often, they don’t work out. In fact, about 74% of eLearning programs don’t hit their marks even though 90% of companies try to implement them. This tells us something important: just chasing after new trends isn't enough. If these tools and ideas aren’t put into practice the right way, they can do more harm than good.

      10 Essential Questions to Ask Before Designing Your eLearning Course

      Launching an eLearning course today is a breeze with AI, we get it. But even with all this slick tech at our fingertips, never forget that the human touch is what really powers eLearning. It’s not just about dumping top-notch content online—it's about crafting a program that truly resonates and hones the skills your team actually needs.