SHARE YOUR FAVORITE TOOL OR RESOURCE IN THE COMMENTS BELOW! One of the most common challenges faced by training professionals and instructional designers today is that the purse strings are tightening and continuing to tighten, with little sunlight at the end of the tunnel. But there are plenty of free tools we can leverage without sacrificing training quality ..read more

With the May 2024 Storyline 360 update (Build 3.88.32474.0), the 64-bit version of Storyline 360 is now the default. According to Jesse Taber , engineering manager for Storyline 360, "Storyline has traditionally been a 32-bit application. The primary difference between 32-bit and 64-bit applications is the amount of system memory they can use. In Windows, 32-bit applications can access, at most, 4GB of memory, while 64-bit applications can access far more memory than any modern consumer-gra ..read more

As technology propels us into a new era of innovation, AI is a beacon of possibility, reshaping every aspect of our lives – including education and training. But how exactly is AI revolutionizing eLearning, and what does this mean for the future of learning and development? Are you ready to unlock the full potential of eLearning with the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI ..read more

In a recent episode of the L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Anish Lalchandani, the global head of talent management at A.P. Moller-Maersk and author of the upcoming book ‘The Skills Advantage: Human-Centered, Sustainable, and Scalable Approach to Reskilling.’ Anish’s extensive background in HR and talent management, coupled with his leadership roles at renowned firms like General Electric and Standard Chartered Bank, brings a wealth of insights into t ..read more

In today’s fast-paced world, the pursuit of knowledge and skill development is more crucial than ever for professionals aiming to stay ahead in their careers. Yet, traditional one-size-fits-all approaches to learning often fall short of meeting the diverse needs of learners. Recognizing this, educators and trainers are turning to multimodal learning—a dynamic approach that embraces various channels and mediums to cater to diverse learning styles ..read more

The hottest topics among L&D geeks right now are artificial intelligence and skills-based learning, so it was my pleasure to co-host the latest IDeL Meetup to discuss the intersection of the two trends with peers in the profession. I promised to share a summary of our proceedings with those who couldn’t make it, so here goes. For curiosity’s sake, I also posed the same questions to ChatGPT ..read more

In today’s highly competitive market, providing outstanding client experiences is essential for companies aiming to differentiate themselves. Central to this endeavor is customer service training and product knowledge enhancement, which are pivotal in maximizing customer satisfaction and driving overall business performance. According to the Working from Home Around the Globe: 2023 Report , the global shift to remote work, with 28.2% of full-time employees adopting a hybrid work paradigm a ..read more

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links about once a month here on my blog. This post includes links related to AI, accessibility, storytelling, troubleshooting Storyline, PowerPoint design tips, freelancing, animation, and translation. AI for character images and tutorials RenderNet: Create AI images with character consistency RenderNet is an AI image generation tool specifically designed for creating consistent character images ..read more

Summary This insightful blog delves into the best practices for crafting superior custom e-learning platforms. It emphasizes the importance of comprehending the target audience, establishing explicit learning objectives, integrating multimedia and gamification elements, facilitating personalized learning experiences, and persistently testing and enhancing the platform ..read more

Back up. Seriously, back up! Sorry, I mean backup. as in, back up your projects. During my Articulate Storyline 360 training vILT classes , I stressed the importance of backup projects. While I love Storyline, projects can get corrupt like any other program. You'll breathe a bit easier if you have a recent project backup. The problem with backups is remembering to create them and/or ensuring the backup is on an external or network drive (it does not do you much good if your backup project is ..read more