Employers who invest more in the learning and development of their staff will have a lower staff turnover than those who don’t. The reason is simple, recent studies show that 69% of staff under 40 remain with their employers due to training opportunities. With this in mind, the cost of training up a new staff member and the cost of increasing the training of existing staff members should be carefully considered. One of the best ways to invest in education is to encourage e-learning initiatives which hold significant benefits for the employer due to the affordability of course costs. ... [more]
Do you need to know: How to add a credit card to your OpenSesame account? How to add a new or edit an existing card to your account? At OpenSesame, we want to make your buying experience as seamless as possible. By adding your credit card information to your OpenSesame account, purchasing courses will be a breeze. Storing your credit card in your OpenSesame profile is a safe and no-hassle way to purchase courses directly from your account in a few easy clicks. ... [more]
In a recent webinar and white paper, Donald Taylor, Chairman of the Learning and Performance Institute, challenged learning and development (L&D) professionals to rethink how they approached corporate training. ... [more]
Think about it: the Internet offers you a chance to learn anything. You want to learn about the relations between France and Vietnam in the 17th century? No problem; you can easily find high-quality websites that give you the information you need. If you’re really interested in learning, however, you’ll need to take things further: online courses. These programs are structured like university courses. ... [more]
Learning may seem intimidating later in life, particularly if you are not an expert at using computers, tablets, or the Internet in general. However, there are many benefits to learning in your senior years, particularly if you are still in work, thinking about returning to work or are considering starting your own business. Learning Improves Brain Function A study showed that 60 to 90 year olds had improved cognitive abilities when learning challenging tasks so, the more you learn, the more effective you will become at picking up other new things. ... [more]
To some organizations in America, safety is not just a concept but a way of life. If you are looking to step into 2017 with the resolution of bolstering your company’s safety approaches, look no further than taking a few key tips derived from some of the safest companies in America. Here is how you can improve safety in your workplace: 1) Comprehensive Training Programs- Companies such as the American Bridge Company believe in the importance of these training modules. ... [more]
With OpenSesame Course Lists, it's never been easier to create and maintain curated lists of courses for yourself or your employees. You’ll be able to quickly and easily add courses to a list from OpenSesame Search and course pages, as well as group items within a list such as by job role, department, employee level, etc. Ready to start developing your learning plan within the OpenSesame platform? Quickly and easily add courses to your list from the search results page: 1. Select course(s) using the checkboxes on the course cards. 2. ... [more]
So it might have been a flash in the pan, but you were either living under a rock or on the moon if you didn’t hear about 2016’s sweeping phenomenon known as Pokemon Go. Its popularity and pervasiveness has obviously diminished, but it had explosive adoption around July 2016. The app used augmented reality (AR) to help users seek out, fight, and catch virtual Pokemon creatures in their nearby environments. ... [more]
Let’s face it, we use our smartphones for just about everything - and learning is no exception. Unfortunately, there are times where users run into some technical issues. But no fear, we can help! Here are four tips that will enhance any mobile learning experience all while preventing technical issues. ... [more]
A phone call, an incoming email, a trending new video, a work emergency. Today, our attention spans are dwindling as we are pulled in various directions. In fact, recent data from Statistic Brain reveals that in 2015 humans have an attention span of 8.25 seconds, which decreased from 12 seconds from 2000. Due to attention span loss, content producers must adapt and create content that captures the attention of learners quickly and efficiently. ... [more]
