Petra Mayer

APRIL 7, 2025

Implementing a Learning Management System (LMS) is an exciting step toward making training more efficient, scalable, and accessible for your organization. What is an LMS and why does it matter? What is a feasibility study? Its important to be clear on what challenge youre trying to fix before jumping into solutions.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This post includes links on AI tools, games, freelancing, top learning influencers, copyright, and more. AI, Instructional Design, and OER – improving learning I agree with the idea that AI and LLMs will make it much easier to create a first draft of content. Games and branching scenarios Play GO VIRAL!

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Find Out What New Employees Need to Know. It is crucial to find out precisely what a new employee needs to know to be successful in their new role. Think about what employees need to know about these four things: Company : What information do they need to know about your organization?

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Infopro Learning

JUNE 25, 2021

Integrate Social Elements. One of the most effective ways you can help your remote employees gain confidence in the new skills they are learning is to provide opportunities for them to practice. Integrating social elements into your training programs can significantly boost levels of engagement. Final Word.

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Infopro Learning

JUNE 14, 2021

Today the demand for high quality learning and development programs has grown exponentially. High quality learning materials are a critical component that impacts training effectiveness. Using a microlearning approach to restructure your training content can also help your organizations deliver more personalized learning experiences.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 28, 2020

I had the great pleasure of having an extended conversation with Keith Quinn for the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) Learncast. Recording this podcast on learning was genuinely a highlight of my week. What we discussed. We discussed a range of topics related to online and digital learning. Listen to the podcast.

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Infopro Learning

AUGUST 29, 2017

A consistent learning experience, irrespective of the channel or mode of training delivery. Historically, the primary source of learning content for an employee was the material provided by their company. In this hunt for increases in engagement, the market has started to define what is known as the “Learner’s Journey”.

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Infopro Learning

MAY 18, 2021

Include Social Elements In Your Online Courses. Social restrictions are still fluctuating throughout different parts of the world. Integrating social elements into your corporate learning programs can both bring employees together and raise levels of engagement. Today people feel more isolated than ever.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 26, 2021

Storyline 360 – Generating a PDF Certificate using JavaScript – Articulate Storyline Discussions – E-Learning Heroes Directions and sample file for creating a PDF certificate. – Articulate Storyline Discussions – E-Learning Heroes Notes on Javascript date formatting and how to add 365 days to a date (e.g.,

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 16, 2022

This post includes links on accessibility and disability, outreach emails for freelancers, the importance of failure in learning, branching scenarios, and more. A good starting point for understanding disability and ableism (with a summary of the medical vs. social models of disability). Scenario-based learning and failure.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2023

Back in 2015, I gave a short presentation for the Online Network of Independent Learning Professionals on finding freelance clients. Prospective clients need to see what kind of work you can do. Prospective clients need to see what kind of work you can do. Watch the recording. My portfolio is on my business website.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 11, 2021

I find it’s helpful for my own learning if I pull one or two key points out of those notes to help me remember the sessions. Week 1 of the Learning Solutions Digital Experience (LSDX 2021) has been a lot about new tools, so this post includes links to some of these new tools and resources. Adaptive learning is a means to an end.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 31, 2021

I still enjoy what I do, and I hope to continue for many more years. I’m always learning new things. Because I was selective about what projects I accepted, I could limit my hours and continue working part time. Scenario-based learning. What I Have Learned. The Ups of Consulting. Nonpayment.

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Infopro Learning

OCTOBER 19, 2021

HR leaders can use this information to discover what motivates their workforce and apply this knowledge to improve communication. They don’t know a world without digital devices, the internet, or social media. It is not the strongest and the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage the change.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 13, 2021

The learning landscape has gone through many changes in the last year, which has left many organizations wondering which training delivery methods will help them engage modern learners today. 1 Mobile Learning. If you are looking for a training delivery method that is both engaging and effective, look no further than mobile learning.

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

What is even more interesting is that 23% of new employees leave a new position before the completion of their first year (2). Effective onboarding includes social elements. Integrating social elements into your employee onboarding process can also greatly improve your employee retention rates.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 9, 2023

Those with several books and other forms of “social proof” might draw $10,000–$20,000. How Much to Charge For Public Speaking, Without Apology | Foundr Benchmarks and suggestions for what speaker fees to charge, as well as questions to ask event organizers and a formula to figure out how much different events earn.

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Infopro Learning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

However, you might be surprised to learn that the key to providing quality customer experiences is to improve your employee’s product knowledge skills. This can be learned from an effective product knowledge training program. It is also important to consider what barriers there may be to training. Micro-learning.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2021

State clearly what key takeaways are expected from the training sessions. Evaluate your digital platforms like websites and social media handles. What better way to spread diversity awareness than by making your diversity training programs inclusive of the needs of your diverse workers? Review your selection procedure.

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E-Learning Provocateur

AUGUST 31, 2020

That means while in-person classes can resume, remote learning will remain the staple. Next, I suggest we go social. Posting the video clip to the enterprise social network seeds a discussion, by which anyone and everyone can share their experiences and insights, and thus learn from one another.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 21, 2021

It is also important to share what resources will be available to help employees make the transition. Provide a Blend of Learning Experiences. Employees may have different levels of experience, roles, and learning preferences. Consider Role-Based Learning Journeys for Enterprise Software Adoption.

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Infopro Learning

MARCH 16, 2021

The current high demand for employee training has left many business leaders searching for modern training delivery methods to engage employees and enhance their learning experiences. This training format is when the learning content is broken into several different bite-sized segments. Video-based Learning. Microlearning.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

While most of the the presentations, webinars, and podcast interviews that I do relate to scenario-based learning , I have also spoken with multiple groups about instructional design careers and freelancing. Get Paid What You’re Worth Get Paid What You’re Worth How do you get paid what you’re worth?

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E-Learning Provocateur

MAY 3, 2020

While many of us had been offering online courses and other alternatives to in-person training for years, suddenly nothing could be run in a traditional classroom setting; and so as a collective we’ve been forced to shift learning and development online. Will we revert to our previous ways, or is the genie out of the bottle?

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Infopro Learning

JUNE 26, 2023

Integration and Socialization Activities Integration and socialization activities are designed to help new hires feel like part of the team. Provide a Clear Roadmap for the First 90 Days: The first 90 days are critical for new hires, so provide them with a clear roadmap for what they should focus on.

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Infopro Learning

MAY 21, 2021

Common mistake organizations often make when developing their customer service training programs is to approach learning as a single event. Learning should be a continuous process. Frequent training courses will help further facilitate the learning process and increase knowledge retention. Using a One-Size-Fits-All Approach.

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Infopro Learning

JUNE 26, 2020

Onboarding is also directly related to the length of the new hire learning curve and their levels of productivity. A popular strategy is to schedule more social activities and check-ins earlier on in the process to help employees become familiar with the company culture. Timing is everything. Set clear expectations.

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Infopro Learning

JANUARY 25, 2021

This year leading companies will be focusing on learning and development programs that improve the wellbeing of their employees. Approach Learning as a Journey Not a single Time Event. Learning is a process that occurs over time. Business models have changed. It will also help them to gain a deeper understanding of each topic.

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LearnDash

MAY 30, 2024

Learning something new is both rewarding and fun, but the process can be challenging. In online and blended learning, there are additional considerations for motivating and engaging adult learners, and motivation is the key to learner success. But what drives motivation ? What pushes learners to accomplish things?

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Because understanding how we learn influences how we teach. They usually view themselves as subject matter experts —they know their area very well, and are starting an online course to share their expertise with others who are interested in learning it. Learning is one of the most fundamental actions a person—or any living thing—takes.

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Infopro Learning

JULY 25, 2022

Training delivery methods significantly influence an organization’s training goals and learning outcomes; this is why choosing the right method for a training program delivery is essential. Learning and development (L&D) leaders call the delivery method as learning/training modality. How much is the training budget?

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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Their unique characteristics and preferences transform how we approach learning and development (L&D). Based on data from Verified Markets Reports, the Mobile Learning Market is anticipated to attain a market size of USD 445.6 Thanks to mobile apps, individuals can learn wherever and whenever they want, using any device they like.

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Infopro Learning

MARCH 22, 2021

Approaching Software Adoption as a Learning Journey. There are three different ways you can develop a learning journey that will effectively guide employees through the stages of product adoption. Integrating training methods that are social, formal and experiential can engage employees with varying learning styles and preferences.

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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Create a course landing page Before you start promoting your first course, you need to have a place where potential learners can learn more and sign up for your course. Explain what the course is about and how learners will benefit from it. Social proof. Be transparent about pricing and explain what the cost includes.

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

HR professionals are learning analytics to improve employee experiences and help their organizations to develop stronger business strategies. Employees at every level had to learn new skills to adapt. What is truly shocking is that only 16% of new hires today have the skills needed for their current jobs (2).

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LearnDash

JUNE 19, 2024

Cohort-based online learning! Together, they chose LearnDash as their platform to help push the boundaries of traditional online learning. They selected LearnDash for its versatility and ease of integration with other services to enhance the online learning experience. Social groups are at the heart of the cohort experience.

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