Each year, the research firm Brandon Hall conducts a study across the Learning Technology industry to discover trends, desires, and new technology in the business. Here at OpenSesame we have read the whole study so you don’t have to! Below are the main points of the study, as well as possible future focuses in the… Read more »
A leader in economic growth, producer of products used around the globe, and possessor of an immense global workforce. No, this country is not the consumer-product patriarch, China; it’s China’s smaller yet mighty neighbor, India. India, which has the second-largest population in the world, has seen exponential growth in almost every sector of its economy… Read more »
People need just two things to start a company: an idea and a computer. Multi-million dollar, publicly traded companies have the ability to start in dorm rooms and garages (see: Apple, Facebook). Not surprisingly, the entrepreneurial spirit has spread further and wider than was ever imaginable even a decade ago. With increased accessibility to technology,… Read more »
In the digital age, there is no shortage of new technology to ogle over as we pass through stores, buyer catalogs, and YouTube videos. It seems like every day a new preview comes out featuring some sort of technology that seems like it has all the right tools to change the way we think about… Read more »
Whether your opinion on elearning is positive or negative, I’m here to squash the myths that you may have once heard. If you have yet to take an elearning course, stop and read these five myths before you listen to another one. 1. Online training is expensive, making it a burden to small companies. Any… Read more »
Do you have Facebook Messenger? How about a group chat with your closest friends? Does your job use Slack to communicate with one another? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you are a part of an online community. However, are you a part of an elearning community? If not, here are… Read more »
There is a new game sweeping the nation and it’s extremely hard to miss. If you haven’t seen the headlines, news reports or checked any form of social media lately, there is still an extremely good chance you have been exposed to this game. Next time you are out and about, I urge you to… Read more »
Every HR manager has realized by now that seminars that require physical attendance are a time-consuming and expensive way to organize the employees’ further education. This is why more and more companies have started to implement elearning solutions. When it comes to achieving high-quality content, the video-based format is gradually replacing the rather impractical, mostly… Read more »
With millions of Americans heading to college every year, some professionals are finding it harder and harder to stand out in their industry with the influx of new talent. Certifications offer a tangible recognition of skills and experience that many companies use to weigh title and pay. Some certifications can even be partially completed through… Read more »
What’s the one electronic device you take everywhere you go? Whether you’re at work, at the grocery store, or at home, mobile devices and tablets seem to never leave your sight. They have become an essential part of both our personal and professional lives. And now, mobile devices are emerging as leading tool for elearning.… Read more »
If you’ve ever been in a classroom, you’ve likely been asked about your preferred “learning style.” In general, there are three main types of “learners”: the visual learner, the auditory learner, and the tactile-kinesthetic learner. In a normal classroom setting, it’s almost impossible to cater to all three learning styles; however, in an elearning setting,… Read more »
I’m an Arizona girl who made the move to the Pacific Northwest, so I’ve been counting down the days until I can put away my jackets and raincoats and pull out the sandals and sunscreen….I think it’s finally that time here in Portland! I’ve also been looking forward to Summer because it’s a great time… Read more »
You spend the majority of your day at work–you sit at your desk, finish your tasks, and repeat the next day. Amidst all of this work in a professional environment, you come into contact with an assortment of people–coworkers in your office, on your team, or just people walking past you in the office. Whatever… Read more »
Instagram can be a great way to create a following for your company on social media. Instagram is a platform for aesthetically pleasing, jaw-dropping, and ever-intriguing images and captions. With that being said, there are many ways to hurt your Instagram opportunities by improperly using Instagram. Here are three Instagram tactics to steer clear of:… Read more »
You walk into a meeting only to be immediately received by a pack of angered faces. You look at the time, you’re a minute late. What’s the big deal? You ask yourself. It’s only sixty seconds. This is the type of mindset that puts many employees in a bad place. The fact of the matter… Read more »
“People expect to be bored by eLearning. Let’s show them it doesn’t have to be like that!” – Cammy Bean, VP of Learning Design at Kineo With the popularity of sites like Youtube and Vimeo continually on the rise, it isn’t difficult to see why more and more elearning sellers are deciding to utilize some… Read more »
We live in a world full of never-ending distraction. Our phones and tablets are constantly lighting up with information, and our various social media accounts do not cease to notify us throughout the day. These frequent instances of distraction often sidetrack us from the important tasks we must tackle, often leaving us unorganized. Business Skills… Read more »
One fateful day, at the start of a new job, the CEO of the company was talking to the new hires about the essence of the company, how he started and why he started the company, among other things. Suddenly he asked a simple question that silenced everyone in the room: “Does anyone know the… Read more »
Sitting down on an Icelandair flight from Seattle to Reykjavik, I dutifully placed my laptop under my seat and clicked on the seatbelt, preparing to grab a magazine for when the safety video droned on in the background. To my immediate surprise however, a soft melody played, dragging my eyes to the screen in front.… Read more »
Do you feel stagnation and repetition in your career? Is every day at work the same dull and depressing 8 hours of torture? Do you feel like you could do more with your life, inside and outside of the workplace? Most importantly, are you ready to start a set of changes that will permanently improve… Read more »
