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Why Platform Ownership Matters: Stop Building Your Community on Rented Land

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If the platform you’re building on can change the rules, shut you down, or lock your content away — do you really own your business? In today’s creator economy, control isn’t optional. It’s your edge. Discover why thousands of creators are rethinking where they build their communities — and why ownership isn’t just safer, it’s smarter. Ready to stop renting and start owning? PathWise gives you the keys.

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Filed under: Adapting to Change, Choosing the Right Vendor, Data Security, Design Solutions, How to Choose an LMS, Learning Management Systems, PathWise Solutions, Technology Solutions, Web Development, WordPress Tagged With: Adapting to Change, Choosing the Right Vendor, Data Security, Design Solutions, How to Choose an LMS, Learning Management Systems, PathWise Solutions, Technology Solutions, Web Development, WordPress, LMS development

Platform Ownership is important and more beneficial than "rented land". Photo of a girl holding keys to signify ownership over renting.

Bridging Cultures: How Technology is Empowering Indigenous Language Revitalization

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In a world where nearly 40% of languages are at risk of disappearing, technology is emerging as a powerful ally in the fight to preserve Indigenous languages. At PathWise Solutions, we’re contributing to this cause through our Either/Orth WordPress plugin, designed to assist in the revitalization of Indigenous languages by simplifying the conversion between various orthographies. Discover how digital tools like ours are bridging cultural gaps and empowering Indigenous language experts in their vital work.

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Filed under: PathWise Solutions, PathWise Solutions Projects, Technology, Technology Solutions, Web Development, WordPress

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Accessible eLearning Design: Unlocking Potential for Everyone

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Discover the importance of accessible eLearning and web design and learn how accessibility audits and remediation can expand your audience and enhance user engagement. Schedule a consultation with our certified accessibility specialist today and let PathWise help you make a significant step towards inclusivity and compliance.

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Filed under: Accessibility and Inclusivity, Design Solutions, eLearning, eLearning Trends, PathWise Solutions, Technology, Technology Solutions, Web Development Tagged With: Accessibility and Inclusivity, Design Solutions, eLearning, eLearning Trends, PathWise Solutions, Technology, Technology Solutions, Web Development, accessibility, eLearning, user experience design

Project Spotlight: Whales in Our Waters

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The busier our coastal waterways have become with commercial traffic, the more need we have to protect our vulnerable sea life, and in particular, our whales. BC Ferries and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority saw this need, especially to convey the urgency of whale safety to mariners and vessel operators. Pathwise Solutions was approached by … Continued

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Filed under: eLearning, eLearning Courses, Learning Management Systems, PathWise Solutions Projects, Technology Solutions, Training Tagged With: eLearning, eLearning Courses, Learning Management Systems, PathWise Solutions Projects, Technology Solutions, Training, BC Ferries, eLearning courses, mariners and vessel operators, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, whale safety, whales in our waters

PWS Webinar Recap: File Management Tips for Nonprofit Agencies

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As part of an innovative ‘support co-op’ for nonprofit family service agencies in the Kootenays region, PathWise Solutions is delivering a series of skills-based webinars. Learn more about the first in this webinar series, File Management Tips for Nonprofit Agencies, as well as our other work with this great initiative. PathWise Solutions has partnered with … Continued

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Filed under: Adapting to Change, Culture of Learning, Increasing Productivity, PathWise Solutions, PathWise Solutions Projects, Technology Solutions, Training Tagged With: Adapting to Change, Culture of Learning, Increasing Productivity, PathWise Solutions, PathWise Solutions Projects, Technology Solutions, Training, Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative, Shared Web Services, technical support for nonprofits, webinar on file management tips, webinar series

What is UX Design & Why Does it Matter?

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Making sure websites and eLearning projects meet the needs of their user boils down to effective User Experience (UX) design. In this post, we break down what UX design entails and why it matters.  What is UX? “UX is the web. It is literally all there is. Everything that we interact with in any form … Continued

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Filed under: Design Solutions, eLearning, Instructional Design, PathWise Solutions Projects, Technology Solutions, Wireframing Tagged With: Design Solutions, eLearning, Instructional Design, PathWise Solutions Projects, Technology Solutions, Wireframing, user experience design, user-centred design, what is UX?, why UX matters

Four Tips for Turning Instructor-Led Training into eLearning

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Embarking on eLearning? Elevate Your Instructor-Led Training by converting it to an Online Course with PathWise Solutions! We prepared 4 simple tips for you to help get the right results. Don’t navigate the eLearning transformation alone. We have a proven track record of guiding our clients through this process.

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Filed under: Adapting to Change, Blended Learning, Conversion Strategy, eLearning Benefits, eLearning Trends, Flash to HTML5, Instructional Design, Instructional Designers, Instructor-led Training, Learning Management Systems, Technology Solutions, What is Microlearning Tagged With: Adapting to Change, Blended Learning, Conversion Strategy, eLearning Benefits, eLearning Trends, Flash to HTML5, Instructional Design, Instructional Designers, Instructor-led Training, Learning Management Systems, Technology Solutions, What is Microlearning, eLearning, in-person to virtual training, instructor-led training, online training, virtual classrooms

How to Choose a Learning Management System That Works for You

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Discover how to select the ideal Learning Management System (LMS) for your online training needs. Learn the differences between self-hosted and cloud-based LMS, explore key considerations, and find out how PathWise Solutions can guide you to the best LMS choice for your organization’s unique requirements.

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Filed under: Choosing the Right Vendor, eLearning, How to Choose an LMS, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, PathWise Solutions Projects, Technology Solutions

Tips for Overcoming “Zoom Fatigue” & Coping with Online Meetings

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There have been lots of articles recently about the exhaustion many of us are experiencing from having to be in back to back online meetings and why using video conferencing tools like Zoom or Google Meet can be extremely tiring. They don’t have to be, though. Here are some ways to manage that fatigue and get the … Continued

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Filed under: Adapting to Change, Online Collaboration Tools, Project Management Tools, Remote Work, Technology Solutions, Tips for Working from Home, Using Zoom, Working from Home

Project Spotlight: Autism Awareness Training for First Responders

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Did you know that 1 in 66 children have autism? Or that individuals with autism are 7 times more likely to interact with First Responders than other members of the general public? First Responders aren’t commonly trained to know the specific needs of those with autism, however, so Canucks Autism Network (CAN) wanted to create … Continued

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Filed under: Autism Awareness Training, Benefits of Training, Canucks Autism Network, eLearning, Instructional Design, Mental Health Support, PathWise Solutions Projects, Technology Solutions

Securing Confidential Data While Working From Home

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Whether you’re in the office or working from home, you need to be careful about information privacy and data security and follow basic computer security protocol. It starts with developing good habits, so we’ve put together some tips on how to make sure you can work securely and safely with confidential data.  Paying Attention to … Continued

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Filed under: Data Security, Helping Employees, Privacy and Security, Remote Work, Technology Solutions, Tips for Working from Home, Working from Home, Working with Confidential Data

How We Help Clients Visualize Projects

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When you’re working with a vendor to get your web or eLearning project built, it can be hard to picture just what the end product may look like, even if you’ve worked very closely with that vendor from the very start. While storyboards, scripts, and documentation all help, we find that working in real time … Continued

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Filed under: Action Mapping, Discovery Sessions, eLearning, Instructional Design, Online Collaboration Tools, Prototyping, Technology, Technology Solutions, Training, Using Whiteboarding Tools, Wireframing

Top 5 Essential Tools for Remote Work

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Navigate the shift to remote work with ease using our guide to the top 5 tools and apps for online collaboration and productivity. From cloud-based software to virtual whiteboards, discover how to streamline your remote work setup and enhance your team’s efficiency.

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Filed under: Adapting to Change, Best Meeting Schedulers, Best Time Tracking Apps, Best Videoconferencing Tools, Discovery Sessions, Online Collaboration Tools, Project Management Tools, Remote Work, Technology Solutions, Tips for Working from Home, Using Asana, Using Slack, Using Whiteboarding Tools, Using Zoom, Working from Home

Developing a Culture of Learning in Your Organization

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“An organization’s ability to learn, and to quickly transform that learning into action, is the ultimate competitive advantage in the marketplace.” – Jack Welch, General Electric Staff turnover, changes in technology, new policies… there are many things that can lead to knowledge gaps in an organization. How your organization adapts to fill those gaps, or … Continued

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Filed under: Adapting to Change, Change Management, Culture of Learning, eLearning, Learning Organizations, Technology Solutions Tagged With: Adapting to Change, Change Management, Culture of Learning, eLearning, Learning Organizations, Technology Solutions, culture of learning

Why Being Technology Agnostic Works

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Being technology agnostic means that instead of adopting the “latest” tech, you choose the best technology for your unique context, goals, and people.  We all know that technology changes constantly, and that in order to stay competitive and meet the needs of clients, customers, and employees, we have to keep up with those changes. There’s … Continued

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Filed under: eLearning, Technology, Technology Solutions, Web Development

Get a Vendor to Convert Your Adobe Flash Before December 2020

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If you’re converting your assets from Flash Player to HTML5, you may be thinking of hiring someone to help. How do you know which vendor to choose? We share some tips on what to look for and how to choose the right fit for your needs, including the advantages and disadvantages of hiring a vendor … Continued

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Filed under: Adobe Flash Player, Choosing the Right Vendor, Flash 2020, Flash End of Life, Flash to HTML5, Technology Solutions

Adobe Flash is Ending in 2020

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While browsing online in the last few years, you may have seen pop-ups that say “Flash will no longer be supported after December 2020” or “Click to enable Flash Player.” Your IT Manager may also have sent out a notice announcing that Adobe Flash will no longer be supported after 2020. But what does this … Continued

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Filed under: Adobe Flash Player, Change Management, Flash 2020, Flash End of Life, Flash to HTML5, Technology Solutions

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