What is learning design? A plain guide for Australian workplaces
Learning design turns a business problem into learning that changes behaviour. See what it involves, the process behind it, and how to get it right.
Author: Olivia McMillan
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Learning journeys: what they are, five real examples, and how to design one
A learning journey spreads learning over time so it actually sticks. See five worked examples, an eight-step design process and what platforms you need.
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Cognitive load theory: what it is and how to design around it
Cognitive load theory explains why training overwhelms people. The three load types, the effects that matter, and how we apply it to real programs.
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Learning needs analysis: the step that saves your budget
A learning needs analysis diagnoses the real performance gap before you build anything. Learn how Hungry Minds runs an LNA – and why it saves you money.
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Rise 360 vs Storyline 360: which authoring tool should you use?
Rise 360 and Storyline 360 are both part of Articulate 360 but built for different things. Find out which tool fits your project, timeline, and learners.
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What is a learning management system (LMS)? A plain guide
A learning management system (LMS) stores, delivers, and tracks your training online. Find out what an LMS is, how it works & how to choose the right one.
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What is blended learning? Definition, models, and how to make it work
Blended learning combines face-to-face and digital training. Discover the definition, key models, benefits, and how to design it well for your team.
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Visual design in learning
Let’s talk about how your learning looks. Because it matters more than most people think. When people see poor visual design, they tune out. When design works, they lean in. The evidence is piling up, and it’s not coming from art blogs or Pinterest boards. It’s coming from hard data. What the research tells us…
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Low-tech engagement tools that don’t break the bank
Low-tech engagement tools are having a moment. That’s because smart learning designers know that flashy tech doesn’t guarantee better outcomes. Connection, relevance, and real-world practice do. Sometimes, the simplest tools are the ones that stick. Here are some of our go-to low-tech engagement tools that drive high-impact learning without the hefty price tag. Pre-learning activities…
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How to measure the impact of your learning programs
Spot the real change through behaviour, culture, and what people actually do next. This one’s for the post-training quiet. After the workshop’s wrapped, the slides are filed, and the team’s back to business. What you do next — and what you notice — is where the real insight lives. If you want to measure learning…