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Unleashing Potential: The Performance Learning Platform Transforming Business Training

In the age of digital transformation, organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to empower their workforce, streamline training processes, and drive measurable results. The Performance Learning Platform, a cutting-edge LMS by TLN, is the ultimate solution for businesses aiming to align learning with strategic goals. Here’s how this powerful platform redefines the learning landscape for enterprises and small businesses alike.  Why Choose the Performance Learning Platform?  At its core, Performance is more than just an LMS; it’s a comprehensive tool designed to meet diverse training needs, from onboarding and compliance to skills development and advanced certifications. Whether you’re managing a […]

Not Just for Learners: How XR Applications Can Help Your Trainers

The majority of learning programs that companies spend time, money, and resources developing are geared towards directly interacting with learners. This is not meant as a critique or criticism of learning programs, but most of these are designed and dreamed up to be consumed directly by learners on a computer, phone, or proprietary platform such as a VR headset. This trend accelerated in 2020 when many in-person training initiatives and sessions could not take place, and a number of these programs remain online.  Most extended reality (XR) learning programs are also designed to be experienced by individuals, and there are [...]

Can XR Save You Money in Your L&D Budget?

Learning is one of the fundamental human experiences that shapes who we are. Whether or not you passively or actively engage in the process, we are ALWAYS learning. Our years at different levels of schooling revolved around learning. Training for a new job or with an experienced co-worker is all about learning. We look up information that we don’t know on our mobile phones to learn. Even when you do something incorrectly, you can learn through failure about how to perform better next time.  Businesses and educational institutes harness different tools and platforms for learning. For these organizations, learning is […]

How Virtual Reality Enhances Fire Extinguisher Training, According to Bloom’s Taxonomy

Virtual reality allows for people to have fully immersive experiences that can be incredibly impactful. Putting on a VR headset means that you can be transported away to a virtual tour of places you have never seen before, experience a fantastical environment unbound by reality, or even play a game that can place you in a unique world to interact with. The possibilities of VR are endless and exciting to consider. At TLN, we are looking for ways to utilize VR to create memorable, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences with our clients. These VR learning modules have a lot of [...]

On-Location at the Port of Houston with TLN and DHL

Over the past few months, different members of The Learning Network (TLN) have been working with DHL (and specifically their learning partner Corporate Learning Solutions) on a host of different media enhancement pieces for an upcoming training program involving their Industrial Projects (IP) team. IP is a unique branch within DHL that deals with large-scale logistical solutions that usually involve the transport of goods and products that are bigger and heavier than your average package. They also work with more difficult and longer transportation methods, including shipping containers and other massive pieces of equipment or materials that would be transported [...]

TLN at SIM Expo 2023 in Ottawa

Simulation Canada, which is an interprofessional non-profit organization that works to forward the use of simulations in healthcare and other industries, hosted their flagship conference SIM Expo 2023 this year in Ottawa from December 11th-12th, 2023. This event brought together experts, educators, industry workers, and service providers from the world of health care and beyond to learn from and interact with different people and groups that are utilizing the use of simulation in their training, educational opportunities, and professional development. This may include everything from to-scale models of humans with different functionalities designed within them to technologies that help to […]

Solving Problems Only When They Become Problems

I think we can agree that we're all prone to panicking when anticipating a looming problem, much like playing chess and trying to foresee three moves ahead. But what if you're not great at chess? What if you can't predict every move? This is a story about how I learned this lesson—not while striving to make a product more user-friendly or implementing a new feature that could be the next unfair advantage, but during an annual Father’s Day camping trip with my two daughters. It became a valuable life lesson: focusing on problems as they arise rather than waiting for [...]

Innovation Week – VR After Dark Conference

The city of Calgary, Alberta was recently host to an event called Innovation Week, which ran from November 15th-23rd. The week played host to numerous different seminars, sessions, and talks that focused on all things related to extended reality (XR). The fast-growing XR community in Calgary and Alberta in general came together in numbers to share ideas, talk about and show off different innovations in the XR space, and learn from and be inspired by industry veterans and experts. Participants ranged from current students all the way up to people with more than a decade in the XR industry, and [...]

How To Use Image Tracking To Enhance Augmented Reality Learning In The Workplace

Augmented reality (AR) technology can make learning in the workplace highly accessible via mobile phones—and extremely engaging. Yet proper attention to image tracking is essential to ensure a positive user experience anchored in the surrounding world.  In this blog post, I’ll share a bit about my background working on image tracking in 3D gaming. Then, I’ll share some insights and tips for businesses seeking to use AR to enhance their workplace learning environment.  From 3D Gaming To Image Tracking For AR Learning I started out in 3D game development. As I learned more, I was fascinated by the ability to […]

AI Ethics For Education: Key Risks To Manage

When my 19-year-old son returned home recently after completing his freshman college finals, he told me that he was relieved he only had one exam. His other classes required him to submit a final paper rather than taking a test.  “Easy: ChatGPT,” he said.  My hand met my forehead and I sighed, speechless, as he continued playing FIFA 2020. I began to reflect on artificial intelligence (AI), AI ethics, and its potential to shape our education system and society in ways we’ve only begun to imagine.   I have always been a huge advocate of technology, especially EdTech. Yet in that […]

How Sensory Feedback Can Increase Learning Retention In XR Apps

  Sensory feedback can make your workplace training environment more effective, and it’s ideal for use in extended reality (XR) apps. This kind of feedback is more than just a list of bullet points your employees can review at the end of a training session. Instead, it’s a series of immersive elements customized for XR training—visual effects, sound design, physical haptic feedback such as a handheld object that rumbles, and more. All these combined elements harness our senses to reinforce the learning material, improving memory retention and illustrating XR effectiveness.   The Power Of Sensory Feedback How does sensory feedback […]

How VR Immersion Can Enhance Affective Domain Learning And Improve XR Education For Employees In Your Workplace

  If you want your employees to learn more rapidly, make better decisions, and stay safer in the workplace, XR training can be an incredible resource. Yet even this cutting-edge technology benefits from the implementation of Bloom’s Taxonomy, the classic psychological educational objective system. Bringing new platforms such as XR and its component parts—including virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR)—together with trusted research on how we learn best can transform your continuing education and professional development environment. In this blog post, I’ll show you how the most effective workplaces use research-based learning principles related to affective domain learning to […]

How Can Enterprises Use Extended Reality (XR) Technology – And Why Should They?

Teaser: By taking a strategic approach, your enterprise can succeed with XR. It starts with an understanding of the benefits of early adoption and its ROI. If your business provides ongoing training to employees, extended reality (XR) represents a natural progression in your ability to provide effective and safe education at scale. A growing number of industries are researching and investing in XR—which spans augmented reality (AR) including 360, mixed reality (MR), and virtual reality (VR). Your organization might be among those considering the possibilities. By taking a strategic approach, your enterprise can succeed with XR. It just takes an […]

5 Steps To Create An XR Workflow That Incorporates Generative AI 3D Models

Creating effective XR training experiences using 3D environments requires a meticulous approach to XR workflow. That’s especially true if you want to leverage the capabilities of AI tools such as the Midjourney AI pipeline and Adobe Photoshop Content-Aware Fill. Creating an effective virtual reality course has never been more within reach. As a Learning Strategy Consultant at The Learning Network, I’ve been involved in developing learning experiences leveraging both machine learning and extended reality (XR) for over 20 years. I’ve evolved and expanded my knowledge and practice in these fields as the technology progresses. In this article, I’ll guide you […]

Is XR Really That Complex To Deploy?

If your business is exploring how to deploy XR for employee training, you might be asking: Is XR really that complex to deploy? The processes needed to broadly adopt XR and scale VR training aren’t complex per se. But they do require an intentional strategy, an understanding of your training objectives, and the right access to hardware you’ll need for the job. I’ve had the privilege of helping companies learn how to deploy XR in a business in my role at The Learning Network. As a seasoned IT professional, I bring a decade of experience in information systems and cybersecurity, […]

Story Is Everything: How To Make Workplace eLearning More Engaging With Lessons From Chess And Video Games

Storytelling is just about the first thing humans figured out how to do. I think it was probably somewhere after spears and fire. We needed something to do around the fire, where we filled our bellies with the day’s hunt. It is innate to us as organisms. We go to the grocery store for milk and come back with a story about something mildly odd we saw or the annoying person we met. And we regale our loved ones and friends with full details. We do it without thinking, like breathing or blinking. Every medium we develop as a species [...]

What Is Extended Reality (XR) for Business Enterprises?

If you’re searching for the best technology to improve training in your business organization, you’re not alone. The introduction of augmented reality, virtual reality, and other tools in the workplace means safer and more cost-effective training options. Collectively, these technologies and others like them fall under the umbrella of extended reality—also known as XR. If you want to take advantage of a market expected to have a $345 billion value by 2030 according to Precedence Research, then you are going to be excited by what the world of XR for business has to offer. In my role as senior vice president […]

The importance of open-ended questions in training

While closed-ended questions do have their place in online and hybrid learning, we encourage you to use more open-ended questions. Here’s why:

Purolator Wins Brandon Hall Group Awards

Brandon Hall Group recently announced its Excellence Award winners. Congratulations to Purolator, Canada’s leading integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider, on being one of this year’s deserving winners. ICOM Productions worked with Purolator to build the company’s award-winning digital and traditional learning programs.

Benefits for the online and hybrid learner

Are you aware of these personal benefits to elearning?

Tips For A Successful Move To Hybrid Learning

In our recent webinar, Lessons in Hybrid Learning: A Webinar for L&D Pros, panelists share what it takes to make a successful transition to hybrid learning.

Considerations for your next in-person, online or hybrid training sessions

Hybrid learning is a great way to combine in-person and online training. We review considerations to keep in mind regardless of the type of training you provide within your organization.

Improving customer retention with elearning and hybrid learning tools

Does your customer retention plan include eLearning and hybrid opportunities available at the click of a button or tap of a screen? Find out how eLearning can support your business’s goals to offer top-notch customer service.

Using scenario-based learning for hybrid learning

Are you using scenario-based learning in your employee training and curriculums? A customized, interactive eLearning experience can make all the difference – even within hybrid learning!

Including a variety of content in elearning

Are you aware of all the capabilities available to your business through eLearning? ICOM Productions, one of the product solutions available through The Learning Network, offers video, motion graphics, Virtual Reality (VR), 3D, and more!

Rewarding your elearners

Are you rewarding your eLearners? You should. Here are some ideas to get you started, courtesy of Pathways, one of The Learning Network’s solutions.

Find Your HR Scenario

ICOM, part of The Learning Network, can provide a Learning Management System to address your HR training needs. Find out how in today’s blog:

A solution for the challenges of compliance training

One problem businesses often run into with training is utilizing employees who excel to also train… and that can open up a whole list of both costs and considerations that can impact the overall experience. eLearning solutions can help revolutionize and streamline impactful, purpose-driven learning.

Three Learning Domains Described

We incorporate three learning domains into our capabilities. Learn more about each here:

The Role of quizzes in eLearning

Are you incorporating quizzes properly in your eLearning materials? If so, what’s their purpose? Assessments should have defined objectives and help the learner themselves gauge their own level of understanding. Today’s blog is courtesy of Pathways and highlights the ways quizzes can support your eLearning outcomes.

6 Areas of Focus For Your IT Budget

What are your IT needs this year? Gartner’s forecast for 2022 called for increased spending. Are you focusing on these areas?

The Help You Need to Make Training Meaningful

Make training an integral part of your company’s culture. Take it from a "have-to-do" to a "want-to-do."

Training: An Ongoing Initiative Streamlined

Today’s business environment is fast-paced, with employees responsible for a wide range of skills and knowledge. Can your team keep up? eLearning can streamline the learning process, making it easier to manage new hires and promote cross-training.

No, Multitasking Isn’t Optimal. But Sometimes It’s Unavoidable.

Many of us *think* we can multitask, but research shows our brains aren’t designed to do so. Still, most of us have to multitask on a regular basis. These tips can help:

The “e” is Everywhere

From eCommerce to eCars – the “e” is everywhere. Even in learning. The “e” stands for electronic. But even more than that, it stands for digital. We have to admit, eLearning somehow has a better ring than “digital learning”. The fact is most industries or products have either an “e” origin or component. Businesses are adapting to this new paradigm and shifting their operations into a digital space. And where education, business and technology connect, magic happens. It’s no great secret that there has been a mad rush to move academic and corporate learning online, much of it accelerated by […]

What is a Learning Management System?

Here at The Learning Network, we combine methodologies that use what are called Learning Management Systems (LMS). A learning management system is — at its core — a software application or web-based technology that is used to plan, implement, and assess a specific learning process. LMS applications are used primarily in eLearning settings and consist of two elements: A server that contains the base functionality A user interface utilized by students and instructors LMS applications are used to deliver instructional content either through a web-based portal or a computer application. In some cases, they can even be used on a […]

How eLearning Has Evolved Over the Years

Elearning has expanded along with the development of computing power throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The concept of eLearning has gone from simply providing students with information to a way to access large amounts of information and provide access to advanced learning for students of all ages. What’s more, eLearning has moved out of the realm of the classroom and into the business realm. Companies now use learning opportunities to develop their talent. The use of eLearning in the fields of academia and business has manifested itself as integral to the development of students, teachers and employees. As a […]

How We Create a Thriving 21st-Century Learning Network

The modern era requires modern solutions. Problems of tradition persist. But the age of the internet opens the door to all new possibilities and ways of doing things. Paper has gone digital. Record-keeping has gone digital. And now training and development have gone digital. The Learning Network exists in the digital space. We have harnessed the power of digital to bring together a network of companies, products and services that create 21st-century eLearning solutions. Our high-impact learning solutions and products encompass four pillars of eLearning. Business Learning Content Development A Digital Marketplace Sales Channel Management The Learning Network encompasses groups […]

3D Hologram Systems Transform Advanced Surgeries

One of the first industries to embrace advanced technology was the healthcare industry. We see this time and time again, with the most recent application coming from a procedure completed at the Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, Ontario, Canada. Dr. George Athwal has been an active proponent of the use of digital 3D holograms to increase surgical precision for shoulder replacement patients. The goal is to not only reduce complications and malpractice issues but also ensure the best fit and longevity for the patient. And with approximately 7 million patients a year suffering from […]

How Legacy Companies and Trade Schools Benefit from Technological Innovation

There is a reason why they call trucking and manufacturing “legacy” industries. Manufacturing, construction, medicine and law are other such examples. But there’s a problem with legacy industries. They need to adapt to a technological world and embrace the power of digital, augmented reality, virtual reality and so much more. It’s understandable, as they’ve been doing something one way for a long time. Adopting new technologies can seem daunting. Fortunately, the future is now and technologies exist to create enhanced eLearning experiences for companies and trade schools. Take augmented reality as one example. Companies who work on training with diesel technicians […]

Step Into the Future With eLearning

Departments throughout organizations large and small constantly grapple with a singular problem: training. How to implement it? What systems to use? When should it be done? And how do you measure effectiveness? When these questions are not properly answered, employees suffer. But more than that, other departments within the organization suffer. Perhaps they could benefit from enhanced eLearning methods. Take Human Resource departments as one example. HR departments require capabilities that allow them to manage, develop, implement and monitor employee training. This training relates directly to recruiting and retention efforts and is often governed by compliance and regulatory requirements. Effective […]

Are Employee Training Software’s Easy-to-Use?

Usually we decide to enlist a new software because we believe it will make our lives easier. But, how many times have you been told that the latest and greatest enterprise offering will be simple to use and offer greater efficiency for your company – only to find out it’s frustratingly complex. This happens often to those who identify a need for course-creation software. We’re told that a Learning Management System (LMS) is the industry standard, so, we jump right into an enterprise-grade LMS, when in fact a simpler platform might have been more appropriate. LMSs are powerful tools that […]

How Long Does it Take to Create an Online Course?

Training your staff is a significant time commitment. When new employees are onboarded or existing staff sets out to learn new rules, regulations and techniques, you can bet the learning won’t happen overnight. More importantly, before any learning can begin, it also takes time to develop training materials that will cover all your students need to know. So, exactly how long does it take to create an online course, and how can you make the process the most efficient? Let’s have a closer look. What is the value of the course? The time it takes to develop content for an […]

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