Personalization of training content has become a standard, and companies are seeking to offer content tailored to the specific needs of each learner. But how can personalization be combined with large-scale production without exploding costs or extending deadlines? Is it really possible to create custom content en masse?

The challenge of massive customized training content

Personalizing training means adapting its content to the needs, pace, and preferences of each learner. However, on a large scale, this can quickly become a puzzle:

• Multiplication of formats and variants: adapting a module for different profiles requires time and resources.
• Management complexity: the more versions there are, the more maintenance and updating become cumbersome.
• Cost/effectiveness balance: producing unique content for each learner can be costly and difficult to make profitable.

Technological levers to industrialize your customized training content

Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Learning

AI allows for real-time adaptation of learning paths based on learner interactions:

• Dynamic content generation according to needs.
• Personalized recommendations based on skills analysis.
• Adjustment of difficulty level based on performance.

Content modularization

Rather than creating a unique custom training for each learner, the modular approach allows combining different elements to create varied paths:

• Interchangeable content blocks according to profiles.
• A flexible structure that adapts without rebuilding everything.
• Better scalability and easier maintenance.

Automation and advanced authoring tools

Digital learning platforms now integrate features that accelerate production without sacrificing personalization:

• Intelligent templates and conditional scenarios.
• Automatic generation of adapted quizzes and exercises.
• Real-time analysis to continuously adjust the learning path.

The human at the heart of the customized training content approach

While technology is essential, it does not replace pedagogical expertise. To ensure effective customized training on a large scale:

• Define learner personas to guide module design.
• Encourage collaborative learning through forums and peer exchanges.
• Integrate digital tutoring and coaching to support learners.

Conclusion

Producing custom content on a large scale is no longer an impossible mission. Thanks to technological advances, modular approaches, and process optimization, it is possible to reconcile individualization and mass production. The challenge is to find the right balance between automation, flexibility, and human support.

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Increasing the interactivity and engagement of e-learning courses is a real challenge for companies. Whether it’s through gamification or the use of smartphones, there are many ways to boost engagement within your training courses. In this article, discover how to increase the interactivity and engagement of your training courses by developing new modules or by optimizing your existing modules.

Video games: a great inspiration

Video games are capable of capturing the attention of players for many hours, even to the point of addiction. Training can therefore be inspired by video games to increase interactivity and motivation of learners. There are different possibilities that you can implement. First of all, serious games are currently used in many sectors of activity. This allows you to use games in an educational way to facilitate learning. Serious games will allow you to make your learners aware of the behaviors they should adopt, the safety rules of their job, new skills, etc. Through these games, you will put them in a real situation, but in a playful way. The second option, which is also inspired by video games, is virtual reality, also known as augmented reality. Thanks to this technology, you can create a fictional scenario to transmit skills or knowledge. This remains a rather expensive training method since the acquisition of the material represents a real investment. But virtual reality is an innovative and trendy technology, and it will bring a real added value to your training.

Depending on your budget and objectives, you can gamify your entire training module or just a few parts to increase engagement and attention on certain parts.

Social learning: a major trend

Social learning is simply training your learners through group discussions or simply via digital tools such as email or social networks. Social learning is an ideal training technique to socialize your trainees and thus avoid isolation. Thanks to social learning, learners assimilate better and faster and their motivation is also increased. You can use social networks if you do not have a large budget to invest in a personalized solution such as a forum. Social networks will allow you to share your training materials and encourage exchanges between learners.

Example: Live Mentor is an online training organization that trains its trainees remotely. To give a social and community aspect to their training, they have created closed groups linked to their Facebook page so that all the trainees can exchange and continue training with each other.

Facilitating access to training through mobile learning

Mobile devices are an integral part of the daily life of the new generations and even of the old ones actually. But some studies clearly show that “seniors” are also getting into new technologies. Mobile learning is a powerful tool that allows all your learners to learn whenever they want from their mobile. 94% of the French population owns a mobile device (tablet or smartphone), so it is necessary to adapt your training content to these mobile devices so that the navigation is fluid and the content is displayed in the best possible way (responsive design).

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For Maria Montessori, Doctor and Educator,: “The motor organ which characterises Man, is the hand at the service of the intelligence, for the realisation of work.” To summarise, learning is done by doing.  In other words, learning by doing allows the learner to train themselves, to learn through experience.  This method puts the learner at the heart of what they’re doing.

The benefits

“Learning by doing” has significant advantages for the learner, and by extension, the company. Here are the main advantages:

• Training is more easily assimilated. Practising allows the learner to use several areas of the brain, use more resources, and therefore remember easier. When you learn to drive, you learn how to start the car when you practice!

• Since it’s a form of practice, as close to the real thing as possible, the learner is more quickly and effectively operational after their training. They’ll have already put into practice their knowledge and acquired skills! 

• Confronting mistakes is also a positive point. It allows you to avoid repeating them in the first place but to also better understand a knowledge or skill. If you turn the car key the wrong way, it will never start, but you’ll only do it once, not twice!

• “Learning by doing” allows the learner to be more lucid about the knowledge and skills already acquired. By confronting their limitations, they are more aware of their needs and shortcomings in order to learn effectively.

How does it work?

Repetition

We have often heard that to memorise, you have to repeat… But it’s not that simple! Do you remember all the poems you learned at school? You’ve heard them so many times and repeated them! Repetition alone is not enough. Repeating differently, on the other hand, will make a real difference! To do this, change the approach while keeping the learner active.

Emotions

One of the characteristics of “learning by doing” is the ability of this method to produce emotions. And neuroscientists know that emotion is a key factor in memorization! The emotion experienced during training that the learner relives in a professional situation will trigger the memory. The knowledge and skills acquired will then be deployed and used effectively. 

Projection

Finally, “learning by doing” allows for greater projection, always with a view to stimulating assimilation. Receiving information is much more effective when the learner knows they will have to apply it immediately afterwards! When you look at a recipe, you are generally much more attentive to the ingredients or the steps if you have already taken out your whisk than if you had to make the recipe next week! 

As the great Albert Einstein once said: “Knowledge is gained through experience, everything else is information”.

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It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to see each other in person… But now, we’re pleased to announce our participation in the Learning Technologies France conference on 18th-19th in Paris at Porte de Versailles, where we hope to see you! You’ll be able to find the Solunea team at stand K36 and also at a live talk about a client testimony for our Thaleia XL solution, on 19th May at 12:30pm.

Over 7,000 e-learning, training, HR, and talent management professionals from all over the world gather at the Learning Technologies France event every year. It’s free to attend and you can find all the information here. We’re really excited to see you at this event!

Live session:

Making a successful transition to digital training in 3 months: feedback

P: Rémy Prouvost from 60 000 rebonds took up the challenge of structuring and building his e-learning offers in just a few months.

What are the keys to success?

• The Thaelai XL solution for create trainings
• The support of the Solunea team for its expertise forged over 16 years

Come and join us for the client testimony on 19th May 12:30pm.

Practical information

Paris, Porte de Versailles

18 & 19th May 2022

Stand K36

Free participation

Live session: 19th May at 12:30pm

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1. Multiple Choice Quiz

Multiple choice questions are well-known by everyone, and are also extremely effective at testing your learners on the content of the module.  There are 2 sub-categories: Single Response Questions (SRQ) and Multiple Response Questions (MRQ) depending on whether or not the learner is expected to choose one or more correct answers; it’s possible to incorporate many possible correct answers per single question, whilst the other answers remain solely a distraction.

Although it may seem easy to think of multiple questions, the choice of suggestions is important: if you’re not careful, you’ll end up testing your learners’ deductive skills more than their real knowledge of the subject.

Furthermore, although it’s important for your learners to have deductive reasoning skills, it’s not usually directly linked to the objectives of online training.  To avoid this type of situation, ask a direct question.  Vanderbilt University also provides good tips for writing effective multiple-choice questions.

2. ‘Yes or No’ Quiz

A yes or no format is one of the most popular response possibilities.  Indeed, you just have to ask a closed question to which the learner has no choice other than yes or no.  For example:

• Is it allowed to enter the warehouse before your supervisor?
• Is three minutes on each side sufficient to cook a hamburger?

It’s useful to consider using True or False as another option.

3. Open Questions

Open-ended questions are most useful if you want more than pre-formulated answers and to know exactly what your learners are thinking about a subject.  These questions can also be used to encourage creative thinking amongst your employees.  Open-ended questions are inherently open, it’s therefore important to be very clear in what you’re asking, because these types of questions can open up a realm of possibilities.

For the learner, one of the difficulties is understanding what’s expected of them.  So to counter this, think of proposing a word limit for each answer.

For the creator, the difficulties reside in the correction: it’s difficult to automate this like in the case of MCQ’s.  To limit the workload of the creators, you can employ a peer-assessment system, like what is practiced in MOOCs.

4. Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

Fill-in-the-blank questions require the learner to have a correct answer, therefore it’s an almost fool-proof method of testing their knowledge, because there’s less room for guessing.  Once you know exactly which key words you want to obtain, write then a fill-in-the-blank question without any clues.  An example offered by the Kansas State Department of Education is as follows:

“All atoms have one central part called the ________”

Note the usefulness of this approach in situations where using an exact answer is essential.

Be careful, if you want to include automatic corrections for this type of question, you must try to consider all the different possible answers (e.g., answers with or without capital letters, acceptable spelling errors, etc.).

Also be careful if you suggest a text with several blanks to fill: in this case, the order of the answers may or may not have an importance… and therefore an influence on the correction.

If you wish to suggest a simpler fill-in-the-blank text for your learners, provide a box with all of the possible answers displayed in random order.

5. Matching Pairs

Matching questions have a similar principle to fill-in-the-blanks but with clues.  This gives the opportunity for learners to go a little further, and is a good approach if you want to give your learners more time to absorb the module.  For this type of question, you must provide two components: several phrases or concepts and then several separate words.  The learners must then match each word to the best suited phrase or concept.

6. Definitions

You can use 2 methods for writing questions as a definition:

• You can suggest several definitions and several possible words which the learners must match to the corresponding definitions (like matching)
• You can also let the learner to use their own words to define a word or concept

This last format is best if you are looking to perfectly master the subject, and the first is more suitable to if you wish to consolidate knowledge.

Conclusion: you now have all types of methods for writing good questions and creating an effective quiz.  Whether you’re experimenting with mobile learning, whether you’re creating your online trainings with PowerPoint, whether your learners are being supervised or training in their own time, quizzes (like serious games) are a powerful way to take online learning to the next level.

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1. Canva

You are not an ace of graphic creation? Canva is the ideal tool for you. In a few clicks you will be able to create attractive and trendy visuals. Thanks to its drap&drop interface, you can easily create visuals, illustrations and infographics. You can then integrate your creations into your e-learning courses. The platform is free, but some of the visuals are not free.

2. Powtoon

Powtoon is a platform that allows you to create animated videos. It is an ideal tool if you want to include videos in your e-learning modules. Indeed, videos are sometimes very useful to explain complicated notions. It allows you to have a real visual and audio support to learn. Moreover, Powtoon offers a library of images, graphic elements, music and even your own voice over. Creating videos has never been so easy!

3. CamStudio

If you want to record your screen to make tutorials or any other type of support… CamStudio is your best tool. It is one of the most famous tools in the world. It is a free open source software that will allow you to record your computer screen as a video. The software also allows you to record a soundtrack from a microphone. A small drawback: its interface is not really up to date.

4. Pixton

Pixton is a tool that allows you to create comic book scenarios for learners. You can use the image bank available on the platform, but you can also import your own images. The choice is yours, depending on your skill level and creativity! Pixton is a great way to energize your e-learning courses with these dynamic visuals.

5. Cacoo

To help you map out your training modules, you can use Cacco. The platform allows you to create diagrams, flowcharts, etc. The platform offers you predefined templates, you just have to choose and adapt it to your needs. The tool is very easy to use, it offers pictograms and you just have to add the connectors between the different elements and it’s done!

6. Thaleia

Thaleia is a very complete software that allows you to create your modules in no time from an Excel file. This authoring software offers three functionalities to its users: produce, distribute and analyze. This e-learning tool can be used without any technical knowledge.

7. App Inventor

MIT App Inventor is an application developed by Google and maintained by MIT that allows you to develop applications on Android without any knowledge of development. This tool will therefore be ideal if you want to embark on a Mobile Learning strategy. The plus? The interface is available in French!

This list is obviously not exhaustive… We hope that these tools will help you create fun and dynamic e-learning modules for your learners. Do you use any of these tools? Do you use others? Tell us all about it in comments!

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Integrating e-learning into a company has many advantages. Here is an infographic that summarizes the benefits of e-learning for companies and employees. This article should help you make your decision!

There are many reasons for introducing e-learning into a company. Sometimes it comes from employees who want to take training courses more quickly and at their convenience, while companies often want to cut costs.

Here are 5 advantages for companies and 5 advantages for employees:

Benefits of e-learning for companies

• Reduce costs

The e-learning modules can be used several times, which reduces costs.

• Scalable

This is an important advantage for companies. E-learning courses are perfectly suited to large companies that need to train dispersed employees.

• Continuity

The efficiency of a trainer is no longer a parameter to be taken into account during an e-learning session. The training is therefore the same for everyone.

• Adapting to new trends

E-learning makes it possible to adapt to the new needs of collaborators. They can now learn when they want and on the digital medium of their choice.

• Efficacy

Learning is more efficient in e-learning sessions. Learners learn better and faster.

Benefits of e-learning for employees

• Flexibility

E-learning offers the possibility to learn à la carte according to the level and skills of each individual.

• The learner remains in control

The learner is the master of his or her learning and remains in control.

• Speed of learning

Learners take less time to assimilate the notions seen during an e-learning session compared to a face-to-face session.

• Boosting learner engagement

With e-learning, it is very easy to boost learner engagement. Between two learning sessions, it is possible to create small modules to reinforce the knowledge of the learners.

• Better learning retention

A 2014 study in America indicates that the retention rate for e-learning is between 25-60%. The retention rate for face-to-face training is between 8-10%.

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What are the KPIs to analyze in an e-learning course?

KPIs provide clear, quantified data on the effectiveness of an e-learning course. Each company will have its own KPIs and they will have to be adapted according to the company’s training projects.

There are some figures that are not difficult to obtain… The cost of a trainer for a day of training, the purchase of e-learning software, the time spent creating an e-learning module… But the KPIs must be calculated on the basis of cause and effect. Discover some notions to help you identify your KPIs.

KPIs related to the concepts learned during the e-learning module

Each training module will necessarily have a specific objective. An acquired objective should logically allow the employees to be more efficient and/or effective. If you train your employees on a new product, you can, for example, analyze the sales figures for the following months.

Is there variable data to determine the KPIs to analyze?

KPIs are not only based on training data. There are also variable data that can be taken into account. If a big advertising campaign was launched right after the product release, sales will naturally increase and the influence of the e-learning training will be tempered.

Calculate KPIs before training

To see how beneficial a training was, it is important to make a before/after comparison. This will allow you to quantify the progress of employees after their training. This is a very important key performance indicator that will allow you to improve the training and the training materials.

Calculate the gap between the KPIs after the training

The last KPI is one of the most important! It will allow you to know the monetary value of your training. By recalculating all the KPIs after the end of the training, you will be able to calculate the difference and thus see an increase in productivity (thus time saved for other projects) for example, an increase in sales…

To know which are the potential KPIs that will allow you to evaluate the efficiency of an e-learning course, you can discuss with all the company’s stakeholders in order to not forget any element and thus accurately evaluate the efficiency and the return on investment. What are your key success indicators? We would be delighted to discuss them with you!

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