Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) is a critical aspect of any business or organization, regardless of its size or industry. In Australia, the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) outlines the legal obligations of employers, workers, and others to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
While employers have the primary responsibility for ensuring WHS, workers also have a duty to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others. In this article, we will discuss why training and capability building are crucial to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace in Australia.
Building a Mature Learning and Development Culture: A Guide for Organisations
The importance of learning and development cannot be overlooked. As organisations strive for growth and success, investing in the development of employees leads to higher employee engagement, retention, and productivity, as well as a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
However, not all organisations have the same level of maturity in their learning and development practices. In this article, we’ll explore the concept of learning and development maturity, why it’s important, and how organisations can build a mature learning and development culture.
Learning Management Systems 101: A Quick Guide to LMS Selection
As online learning continues to grow in popularity, more and more institutions and organisations are looking for ways to provide their learners with a comprehensive and engaging e-learning experience. A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application that enables organisations to manage, deliver, and track online learning content. With so many LMS options available, choosing the right one can be a daunting task. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of selecting the best LMS for your organisation.
Continue readingWe Asked ChatGPT: How Would AI Impact Education? Here’s What It Said.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming an integral part of our daily lives. From our smartphones to our homes and cars, AI is transforming the way we interact with the world around us. But what does this mean for the future of education? We asked ChatGPT ourselves.
Continue readingUsing Canvas to Increase Satisfaction & Minimise Workload Among Teachers
Fortunately, some modern problems call for modern solutions. In this guide, we will look into how top-notch learning management systems (LMS) like Canvas can help reduce teachers’ workload and allow educators to focus on things that matter to them most.
Continue readingeLearning Post-pandemic Still Holds a Strong Place with Educators and L&D Teams
The pandemic has forced many schools, businesses, and RTOs to close their doors and move to online learning. The spread of Covid-19 and its global challenges has undoubtedly seen a change in how we learn. Although this was a difficult transition for many, it has also shown that online learning can be just as effective as in-person learning. In this article, we will look at some of the benefits of online learning that make it here to stay post-pandemic.
Continue readingHelpful Guide to Hiring an eLearning Consultant: Benefits and Challenges for Businesses
Doing things yourself is often a valuable option. However, as the eLearning space becomes more complex and learners become more sophisticated, businesses investing in eLearning are needing qualified eLearning consultants more and more. While there are many benefits for a business to hire an eLearning consultant as a way to improve employee productivity and knowledge retention, businesses should also be aware of the challenges involved in order to make the best decision for the needs of their team.
In this article, we discuss the ease and difficulty of working with consultants for your next eLearning project.
Continue readingUsing Animation in eLearning: A Tool For Student Engagement
Why is it that we can sit our children in front of Peppa Pig, The Simpsons or Paw Patrol at any time and not hear a pin drop for minutes on end? Yet, have them read a book and they can barely keep still for a few seconds. You can probably see where this is going. Let’s see how animation is able to capture the attention of learners in ways no other format of storytelling can.
Continue readingHow to Choose Between Articulate Storyline vs Articulate Rise for Content Authoring
Are you trying to decide on the best authoring tool for creating your digital or eLearning course? You are doing the right thing by researching. Lots of time and money can be lost using the wrong tools, and with the rapid development of software, you can easily be left in the dust before you get started. Keep reading to learn how to find the right authoring tool for you.
Continue readingQuick Guide: How to Choose The Right Authoring Tool for Your eLearning Courses
Are you trying to decide on the best authoring tool for creating your digital or eLearning course? You are doing the right thing by researching. Lots of time and money can be lost using the wrong tools, and with the rapid development of software, you can easily be left in the dust before you get started. Keep reading to learn how to find the right authoring tool for you.
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