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Project Spotlight: TransLink Change Management & Mentorship eLearning Courses

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Over the years, PathWise Solutions has worked on several very successful projects with TransLink – Metro Vancouver’s transportation network – including building eLearning courses on change management and mentorship training. We’ve broken down the challenges of these courses and how we worked with TransLink to overcome them.  Creating Change Management Online Training In order to accommodate multiple … Continued

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Filed under: Change Management, eLearning, eLearning Courses, Instructional Design, Instructor-led Training, PathWise Solutions Projects, Storytelling, Training, TransLink

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

Mental Health Week 2020: Taking Care of Yourself While Working from Home

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This week, May 4 -10 2020, doesn’t just include Star Wars Day and Cinco de Mayo; it’s also the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) annual Mental Health Week. The theme this year is “social connection” and during this week, the CMHA is encouraging people to #GetReal about how they feel. Looking after your mental health … Continued

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Filed under: Adapting to Change, Mental Health Support, Remote Work, Tips for Working from Home, Using Slack, Working from Home

Free Beginner’s Guide to Remote Work eLearning Course

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A lot of people are struggling with working remotely as they adjust to the current pandemic. That’s why we’ve pooled our experience and knowledge as a 100 percent remote company to build a FREE elearning course to help anyone trying to work from home for the first time.  This roughly 20-minute, highly interactive course focuses … Continued

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Filed under: Adapting to Change, Business Benefits of Remote Work, Free eLearning Course, Helping Employees, Remote Work, Tips for Working from Home, Working from Home

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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

What is Microlearning and Why is it Becoming More Popular?

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While there’s no strict definition of what microlearning is – it could be short learning activities or individual modules – as the name implies, the focus of microlearning is on providing learners with brief, bite-sized chunks. Whatever the media (text, video, animation, audio, etc.), microlearning delivers material to learners in an easy-to-consume, less time-intensive way. … Continued

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Filed under: Benefits of Training, eLearning, eLearning Benefits, eLearning Trends, Instructional Design, Microlearning

5 Business Benefits of Remote Work: An Infographic

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Discover the top five business benefits of remote work through our informative infographic. Learn how remote work can lead to increased productivity, lower overhead costs, higher employee retention, access to a broader talent pool, and enhanced profitability for your business.

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Filed under: Adapting to Change, Business Benefits of Remote Work, Change Management, Employee Satisfaction, Increasing Productivity, Increasing Retention, Infographics, Working from Home

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

Why We Use Storytelling in Our eLearning Courses

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Stories are how we attempt to create structure out of the many events of our lives. The most powerful stories teach us lessons about living, making choices, building better relationships, and finding deeper purpose in life. We love stories, and we need stories to learn. Children love to hear stories, but adults have story ‘rituals’ … Continued

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Filed under: eLearning, Instructional Design, Instructional Designers, Storytelling, Training

Quick Tips for Mastering Remote Work

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Master the transition to working from home with our expert guide on creating an efficient, stress-free workspace. Discover essential tools, practical setup tips, and strategies to maintain productivity and work-life balance as a remote professional.

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Filed under: Best Meeting Schedulers, Best Time Tracking Apps, Best Videoconferencing Tools, Online Collaboration Tools, Project Management Tools, Remote Work, 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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The Business Benefits of Training

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“Organizations with strong learning cultures exhibit better overall organizational performance in the areas of employee engagement, customer satisfaction, overall productivity, and overall leadership performance compared to organizations with weak learning cultures.” – The Conference Board of Canada Many organizations view training as costly and time consuming, but there is solid evidence to show that nurturing a … Continued

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Filed under: Benefits of Training, Change Management, eLearning, Helping Employees, Instructional Design

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

8-Step Checklist for Converting Adobe Flash Player to HTML5

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Prepare for the end of Adobe Flash with our comprehensive guide outlining eight essential steps to create a successful conversion strategy from Flash to HTML5. Learn how to efficiently transition your digital assets by conducting a thorough content audit, prioritizing elements for conversion, and managing the process to meet your organizational needs.

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Filed under: Adobe Flash Player, Change Management, Conversion Strategy, Flash 2020, Flash End of Life, Flash to HTML5

Adobe Flash 2020: What You Need to Know

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Learn how the discontinuation of Adobe Flash affects your organization and discover effective strategies for transitioning your eLearning materials and websites to HTML5. Our guide provides insights into why Flash is ending, outlines viable alternatives, and offers a clear path forward to ensure your digital content remains current and accessible.

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

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