Obsidian Blog
Topics range from elearning tools and resources, to instructional design and the science of learning.
How to use Blended Learning Solutions to Boost Employee Performance
Posted Oct 15, 2018 by Shannon Hart
We know that for positive behavior change to take place at work, we need support when it comes to applying the new skills or information at work. So how can blended learning help?
4 Blended Learning Strategies that Boost Corporate Training ROI
Posted Oct 9, 2018 by Shelly Immel
Boosting ROI requires either lowering costs or improving return. This article covers 4 key blended learning strategies that can do both.
How to Choose the Right Blended Learning Model for your Corporate Training
Posted Oct 8, 2018 by Monica Savage
There are thousands of blended learning combinations. Choosing the right one for each application takes design skill and accepting the flexibility of blended learning models.
The IDEA Model: Cognition, Emotion, and Social Learning in Learning Design
Posted Oct 4, 2018 by Monica Savage
In this webinar, you will learn how to design learning programs for the “whole learner,” addressing learners’ cognitive, emotional, and social characteristics.
Reducing Corporate Learning Costs with a Blended Learning Approach
Posted Sep 25, 2018 by Shelly Immel
CLOs and learning directors from all industries have achieved tremendous savings with blended learning. Understand when and how a blended learning approach works best, and you can, too.
5 Pitfalls to Avoid Before Switching to Blended Learning
Posted Sep 17, 2018 by Monica Savage
Blended learning is becoming ever more firmly entrenched in today's corporate learning landscape. For companies just on the cusp of developing these programs, here are some pitfalls to avoid when moving to a blended learning approach.
Outdated Training – from Problem to Asset
Posted Jul 30, 2018 by Shelly Immel
We get calls every week from customers looking for help with their outdated training. Their employees aren’t learning what they need to, either because the training content isn’t current or because the delivery method no longer fits business needs or employee expectations. Either way, outdated training all too quickly becomes trash—unless you proactively update it to turn it back into treasure.
Copyright and Intellectual Property in Instructional Design
Posted Jul 17, 2018 by Amanda Costa
You loved that picture of a grumpy cat. But are you allowed to use it? Make sure your company/clients are protected from liability by carefully respecting copyright and intellectual property laws.
The Role of Memory in Learning: Encoding
Posted May 22, 2018 by Monica Savage
As we discussed in the previous blog article in this series, there are three main steps in the memory process: encoding, storing and retrieving. Here, we will take a closer look at the first step – encoding – and its role in learning.
Learning with Pareto
Posted Apr 24, 2018 by Monica Savage
In 1896, in his first paper, the economist Vilfredo Pareto demonstrated that approximately 80% of the land in Italy was owned by about 20% of the population. Thought many of us might have suspected that life is not “fair”, this idea quantified that principle. Things are not distributed evenly, every employee does not contribute the same amount, and every feature is not equally loved by users. These observations were generalized by Joseph Juran into what we call today the Pareto Principle or the 80:20 rule: “80% of the results originate from 20% of the effort.”
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