by Beryl Oldham | Jun 12, 2023 | eLearning, Instructional Design, Learning and Development, Learning Design
Online courses and e-learning have taken off in the last few years thanks to the pandemic. Sadly however, not all of it is effective. It may contain interesting information and beautiful images, but if it doesn’t deliver on its promises – usually bringing about some...[Read More]
by Beryl Oldham | Apr 29, 2023 | Learning and Development, Needs Assessment, Performance Consulting
Ensuring training is effective is a key part of any learning and development professional’s work. However, this can be easier said than done if you are viewed as an ‘order taker’ by senior staff. People in senior roles may not be accustomed – or have allowed time for...[Read More]
by Beryl Oldham | Mar 29, 2023 | eLearning, Instructional Design, Learning and Development, Learning Design, LMS
My last blog post looked at the importance and benefits of learner autonomy, but I focused on the theory. Now it’s time to look at some practical ways to develop learner-centred learning. So, in this post I’ll outline five ways you can build learner autonomy into your...[Read More]
by Beryl Oldham | Nov 6, 2022 | eLearning, Instructional Design, Learning and Development, Learning Design, Learning Management Systems, Learning Needs Analysis, LMS, Organisational Development
If you have ever taught yourself a new skill from scratch – particularly something close to your heart – then you may well have experienced learner autonomy firsthand. Learner autonomy happens when a person takes charge of their own learning, pursues their own paths,...[Read More]
by Beryl Oldham | Jul 7, 2022 | Instructional Design, Learning and Development, Learning Design, Learning Needs Analysis
It is disappointing when a training programme fails to deliver expected results despite all the hard work that has gone into it. As professionals in HR and training and development, we know not to take these situations personally, but nonetheless it’s frustrating. In...[Read More]
by Beryl Oldham | Jun 3, 2022 | Human Resources, Instructional Design, Learning and Development, Learning Design, Needs Assessment, Return on Investment
Effective learning positively affects learners and the organisation alike. However, not everyone understands how to get business results from a learning programme – or even that it’s possible to do so. L&D professionals can add considerable value and enhance their...[Read More]
