Robyn Hall

To see whether optional deep‑dive content makes a difference, an instructional design team used the Data Cloud eLearning Widget to record if learners clicked a “Learn More” link and their quiz scores. Data captured outside the LMS revealed that those who explored extra material consistently achieved higher scores, guiding the team’s course design decisions.

I'll let you in on a secret. You're creating online training wrong, and it's killing your team's engagement. Here's how to build courses that actually work. Most L&D teams are stuck in a time warp, creating training that puts learners to sleep. 😴 Want to know the real secret to killer online courses? It's all about choosing the right HTML5 authoring tool that makes learning feel like an experience, not a chore. I've analyzed 7+ top platforms, and here's what separates the game-changing tools from the snooze-fest: • Responsive design that works on ANY device • User-friendly interfaces that don't require a coding PhD • Templates that cut course creation time by 70% • Budget-friendly options that don't sacrifice quality Pro tip: Tools like Elucidat, Articulate Storyline 360, and the free Adapt Learning platform can transform your training from boring slide decks to interactive experiences that actually get completed. Stop wasting money on clunky, outdated training. Your team's engagement (and your career) depends on making smarter content choices. Get the complete HTML5 authoring tools comparison guide → Grab the framework

“Just improve the slides and make them more engaging.” If you’re an L&D Manager, you’ve probably heard it before. Far too often, Instructional Designers are treated like slide jockeys—given a list of topics and a deadline—rather than trusted to create learning that: 🤝 Aligns with business goals 🧠 Engages learners 📈 Drives real behaviour change Our Lead Instructional Designer, Susan Wilcox, has advice for L&D leaders who want to change that—so IDs have the freedom to design learning that works, and leadership starts to see L&D as strategic. Read full article: https://lnkd.in/eVT7GxaY 📅 Want an honest conversation about your learning strategy? Talk to CEO Mark Savinson

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In L&D, structure creates clarity — and clarity drives results. While tools and platforms evolve, the ADDIE model still helps anchor learning initiatives in thoughtful analysis, intentional design, and meaningful evaluation. I found this updated breakdown helpful as a reminder that strong foundations matter — especially when aligning learning to business performance. https://lnkd.in/gywrhbbM

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Reviewing course readiness is often a primary focus for instructional designers, but pulling data from disparate systems (LMS, SIS, syllabus) is time-consuming. Simple Prep’s advanced reporting tools sync course data into one location, providing real-time reports that deliver the insights you need to govern quality campus-wide. Plus, you can build custom reports tailored to your unique institutional goals and easily share findings with all stakeholders—from instructors to administrators. Learn how Simple Prep brings clarity to your course readiness data: https://hubs.li/Q03TFs_l0

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