Learners in the Middle East were given access to an exciting new platform earlier this year. Madrasa was introduced by Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who serves as the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project will reach more than 50 million students throughout the world. Taking eLearning…
Staffing hotels, motels, and other hospitality businesses can be a challenge. Turnover is high in this industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employee turnover is estimated at around 73.8% annually. Meanwhile, HR experts suggest that it should be somewhere between 10% and 15% for a healthy workforce. Several factors come into play to…
The gap between the technophiles and the technophobes is closing. This is especially true in the business world. There are some hold outs, but more companies are getting on the LMS bandwagon. The eLearning marketplace is vast now, with a wide range of products and features geared toward nearly every industry imaginable. And it’s all…
Women have struggled to enter male-dominated industries for years. From as far back as the beginning of the women’s suffrage movement in the 1800s, a push for gender equality has helped bring about change. Things are much different than they were over two centuries ago. However, there are still areas where women have yet to…
Blended learning presents a unique opportunity to improve the way you train. The term refers to using both online and traditional educational methods. On one end of the spectrum, you have traditional in-person classroom training where students go to the same location with a teacher. Everyone must be there, which can be difficult for long-distance…
There are many charitable organizations out there that do important things with the help of volunteers. Some still have paid positions to ensure that core activities and tasks are completed. Others, however, operate solely on the good graces of volunteers. Managing volunteers can be a juggling act. Non-profits need cost-effective ways to provide adequate training…
When most people hear the word “animation,” they think of cartoons and Disney movies. While these qualify, they aren’t the only type of animation out there. Educators have found that animated content can be a valuable tool for students of all ages. Many LMS platforms offer features related to animation and similar visual content. Users…
The learning management system market continues to grow throughout the world. Thanks to the popularity of social networking and technology, LMS products thrive in the realm of education and business training. More companies and schools are getting on board. This creates a demand for solutions that are efficient, effective, and versatile. Who knows what the…
More businesses are using learning management systems and other technology to improve the way they work. Despite the growing popularity of these kinds of tools, some are slow to join the digital crowd. In the U.K., nearly one-third of business leaders felt that their companies were slow to adopt new tech. A 2017 Senior Managers…
Learning management systems are not a new idea. They have been around for a while. Many businesses have implemented at least one platform as part of their training programs. The popularity and demand for newer and better eLearning tools continue to grow – and with it does interest from investors. EdTech Companies Like Andela Continue…
