Up Your Webinar Game
Let’s face it – most webinars are mundane, mediocre and mind-numbing. They’re often met with a groan, and a question of ‘is this really worth…
Instructional Design Blog
Making eLearning Accessible
eLearning is convenient. It’s flexible in time and place and is a perfect solution for just-in-time learning. However, without a facilitator to swiftly adapt their…
Facilitation tools to enhance virtual workshops
Many organisations are moving further away from face-to-face learning to blended solutions that incorporate online learning, or programs that are entirely digitised. It’s no surprise;…
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Peer Learning/Shared Learning
What is peer learning? Peer learning, also known as peer-to-peer learning or shared learning, is the process of peers learning with and from each other.…
Blended Learning
What is blended learning/virtual learning? Blended learning or virtual learning is not your traditional classroom-like training. Instead, they use a blend of methods to deliver…
Andragogy: Adult Learning Theory
What is Andragogy Adult Learning Theory? Malcolm Knowles (1913-1977) was an influential American educator who popularised the term ‘andragogy’, the art and science of how…
What’s the buzz? Our NEW Beekeeping 101 Course!
Ever thought about becoming a beekeeper? Then the Beekeeping 101 Course is right for you! Beekeeping is a fascinating and rewarding hobby. By caring for…
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How To Sell eLearning Courses
Want to sell eLearning courses? With busy schedules, resistance to change, ‘information overload’ from daily life and years of attending boring training, it can be…
Learning Methodologies and Activities
We use a variety of learning methodologies and activities to provide rich learning experiences. Our approach We draw on a range of adult learning theories…
Accredited Training 101
The nuts and bolts Accredited training leads to a nationally recognised qualification such as a Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Graduate Certificate. These qualifications are…
Do You Want to Create an Online Course or eLearning?
To create an online course or eLearning, you typically require: Learning Management System (LMS) A Course or Content There are a few exceptions which we…
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Contact Tracing Program Goes Global
Contact Tracing Modules Our IDA and DLD teams are so proud to be working on the development of a series of global eLearning Contact Tracing…
Has Your Learning Program Hit Its Objectives?
Learning Program Evaluation Learning strategies are developed with a key objective in mind. But how will we know if the strategy has been effective? Through…
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Informal Learning
Informal learning (or incidental learning) is unstructured, experiential and generally occurs spontaneously, outside of the formal learning setting [1]. Informal learning supports adult learning principles,…
The Pervasive Learning Model
Pervasive learning, also known as P-Learning or the 3-33 Model, was developed by Dan Pontefract in 2013. He described it as “learning at the speed…
The AEE Learning Model
What is the Adding, Embedding, Extracting (AEE) Learning Model? The Adding, Embedding, Extracting (AEE) model aims to make informal learning in the workplace more effective…
The 70:20:10 Learning Model
The 70:20:10 Model is used worldwide as a general guideline for designing effective end-to-end learning programs. We know that effective learning occurs through experience, exposure…
The Science Behind Attention Spans
Learning Science Do you ever have trouble paying attention and maintaining focus for lengthy periods? So do we! Think about what happens when you get…
Conducting a Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) in High-Risk Industries
What is a Learning Needs Analysis (LNA)? The initial (and key!) step to effective learning design and development is determination of learning needs through a…
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Developing and Maintaining Competency in High-Risk Environments
What is the Conscious Competence Learning Model? The Conscious Competence Learning Model describes a typical experience of learning new knowledge and skills. IDA applies the…
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