Pamela S. Hogle

An experienced writer, editor, tech writer, and blogger, Pam helps you make sense of learning science and eLearning technology.

52 articles

Instructional Design What is Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy? The six levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy, from remember to create, with the original and revised pyramids and Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy verbs for eLearning. Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Online Training Concepts What is spaced repetition in learning? What spaced repetition is, why forgetting helps us remember, why repetition with breaks beats a single exposure, and how microlearning makes it practical. Pamela S. Hogle · 3 min read
Custom eLearning Development What is formative feedback? Providing feedback throughout a learning experience can boost performance and outcomes. Learn why and how to create effective formative feedback. Pamela S. Hogle · 3 min read
Instructional Design What is the forgetting curve? The Ebbinghaus forgetting curve explained, why its tidy statistics oversimplify memory, and how relevance, spaced repetition, and context help retention. Pamela S. Hogle · 5 min read
Online Training Concepts What is hybrid learning? As more training moves online, understanding terms like hybrid learning and blended learning is essential to figuring out the best approach for your learners. Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Custom eLearning Development What is game-based learning? Game-based learning? Gamification? What's the difference? We dive in to determine what they truly mean and if it makes sense to build into eLearning content! Pamela S. Hogle · 5 min read
Custom eLearning Development 7 visual design tips every new eLearning designer should know Great training content requires great visual design. We've compiled 7 helpful tips for new eLearning designers to create gorgeous and effective online training. Pamela S. Hogle · 5 min read
Online Training Concepts What is a learning consultant? What is a learning consultant? Primarily, they help organizations plan an effective training strategy that focuses on business goals and helps the business grow! Pamela S. Hogle · 4 min read
Custom eLearning Development What is scenario-based training? Scenario-based training provides realistic practice and a safe place to make and learn from errors. This boosts employees' skills, confidence, and performance. Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Instructional Design What is cognitive load? Information overload in training has real impact on your team! Reduce cognitive load by following these training content tips, and enjoy improved team performance. Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
eLearning Authoring Tools What is SCORM compliance? If you're shopping for a new LMS, chances are you've heard of SCORM Compliance. But, how could it impact your LMS and online training courses? Find out! Pamela S. Hogle · 5 min read
Online Training Concepts What is a chief learning officer? A chief learning officer (CLO) builds a mature training strategy to meet an organization's needs. Find out more, including how to hire a CLO for your company. Pamela S. Hogle · 4 min read
Learning Platforms & Features What is microlearning? Plus tips When you want an answer, you don't sign up for an hour-long seminar, you do a quick search on your phone. And whether you realize it or not, that's microlearning. Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Online Training Concepts What is adaptive training? Adaptive training treats each learner as an individual, targeting content to each learner based on their progress, performance, and prior knowledge. Pamela S. Hogle · 3 min read
Custom eLearning Development How to engage your adult learners with multimodal eLearning Ditch generational stereotypes and ask: what do adult learners really want? Why should we care? How can we deliver engaging, effective training? Find out! Pamela S. Hogle · 3 min read
Online Training Concepts What is digital learning? Formats, media, attitudes, the expectations of modern learners, and what digital learning encompasses. We'll show you what digital learning looks like today. Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Instructional Design Tips for creating effective eLearning quizzes Your eLearning quizzes should do more than mark completion of training. Learn how to create effective eLearning quizzes or how to fix your existing quizzes! Pamela S. Hogle · 6 min read
Online Training Concepts What is instructor-led training? Plus its pros and cons Even in the digital age, instructor-led training, or ILT, remains a popular training choice. How can you support ILT with digital tools? Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Instructional Design 15 ways you can enhance your eLearning quiz questions When creating your eLearning course, don't overlook your quiz. Read our top 15 ways to improve your quiz questions using instructional design best practices! Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Custom eLearning Development 5 ways you can give your eLearning content a boost One-size-fits-all eLearning content doesn’t engage your learners and is seldom effective. Read our 5 tips that are essential to improve your eLearning content! Pamela S. Hogle · 3 min read
Online Training Concepts What is a knowledge retention strategy? A knowledge retention strategy ensures that learners not only complete their training, they learn and remember it, improving their skills in the process! Pamela S. Hogle · 3 min read
Learning Platforms & Features What is an eLearning ecosystem? What are its key components? Explore going beyond a SCORM-based LMS with a tailored eLearning ecosystem that helps foster growth and improves training performance at your company. Pamela S. Hogle · 5 min read
Custom eLearning Development 4 key benefits of providing meaningful learner feedback in your online training Meaningful learner feedback helps learners correct errors, see their progress, and deepen their learning. Learn how to build feedback into your online training. Pamela S. Hogle · 4 min read
Learning Platforms & Features What is peer learning and what are its strengths? Peer learning is a valuable way to encourage employee collaboration, build team connections, and develop deep institutional knowledge of training materials. Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Online Training Concepts What is corporate training? Your employee skills' have a rapidly decreasing shelf-life, and your corporate training strategy is the solution you need for upskilling and reskilling employees. Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Custom eLearning Development Learner profiles: what they are and why you need them Creating learner profiles based on characteristics of your target learners increases training relevance leading to improved training outcomes and engagement. Pamela S. Hogle · 4 min read
Online Training Concepts What is gamification in eLearning? Gamification is a powerful tool that can be used to improve engagement, if it's done right. What are the most effective ways to add gamification to your training? Pamela S. Hogle · 3 min read
Custom eLearning Development How to engage your learners with the power of storytelling User the power of storytelling to revise information-dense instructional content into a narrative framework can liven the content and boost learner engagement! Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Online Training Concepts What is interleaved learning? Repeating content is just the first step in building retention; with interleaved learning, your learners receive a mixture of related content to improve effectiveness. Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Learning Platforms & Features 5 essential stages of online training maturity Our five-stage approach helps organizations achieve online training maturity, resulting in a robust eLearning ecosystem, no matter where you are in the journey. Pamela S. Hogle · 7 min read
Instructional Design 10 eLearning design tips every new instructional designer should know Even if you’re a new instructional designer, our 10 best eLearning design tips will ensure that your online training program will be both engaging and effective. Pamela S. Hogle · 6 min read
Learning Platforms & Features What is a learning record store? What is a learning record store? If you have an LMS or LXP as part of your training ecosystem, you might be wondering if you need an LRS and where it fits? Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Learning Platforms & Features What does mobile-first mean and why isn't mobile-friendly enough? Responsive design may allow content to adapt to different screen sizes, but it's when content is designed with short, micro moments in mind that your training becomes "mobile-first." Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Online Training Concepts What is everboarding? Everboarding recognizes learning is constant and transforms training from a “one-and-done” event to a continuous process focused on knowledge retention. Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Learning Platforms & Features Your LMS is more than just an eLearning content library As your corporate learning hub, a good LMS combines many features, an eLearning library or database for courses, ways to track learning paths, and more. Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Custom eLearning Development Visual design clarity sets your eLearning courses up for success Great instructional design needs strong visual design. Following design best practices for online courses sets up your eLearning and your learners for success. Pamela S. Hogle · 3 min read
Learning Platforms & Features What is learner experience? The learner experience (LX) encompasses content as well as other elements of the training journey. Learn why a great LX matters for your eLearning results! Pamela S. Hogle · 3 min read
Online Training Concepts What is personalized learning? If you're upgrading your LMS, you'll likely come across the buzzword "personalized learning." What is it, and how does it enhance learner experience? Pamela S. Hogle · 3 min read
Online Training Concepts What is reskilling & upskilling? Reskilling and upskilling update employees’ skills and teach new skills, filling knowledge gaps and boosting employee motivation, capabilities and performance. Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Digital Accessibility What is accessible online training? Ensuring that all learners, no matter their background, ability, or tech experience, have accessible online training is the first step to improved training outcomes. Pamela S. Hogle · 4 min read
Learning Platforms & Features What is social learning and how to leverage it Providing opportunity for social learning is important, but it's also important to understand you can't force it, and when it's time to leave your learners to their own devices. Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Custom eLearning Development Engage and empower your employees with training simulations Short training simulations offer a way to create engaging content that aligns learning with key business goals and illustrates the expected results. Pamela S. Hogle · 4 min read
Instructional Design How to repurpose your instructor-led training and the benefits it offers When auditing your training library, take a strategic approach to repurpose instructor-led training by following our best practices to move your ILT content online. Pamela S. Hogle · 5 min read
Online Training Concepts Tips and techniques to guide your eLearning team to success Follow our tips to guide your eLearning team to success when creating SCORM courses, gathering training content, designing eLearning modules, and more! Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Instructional Design Tailor your eLearning to fit your learners with these instructional design tips Bespoke eLearning fits your learners and organization by focusing on achieving your training performance goals and engagement benchmarks. Pamela S. Hogle · 4 min read
Online Training Concepts Why make the move to workflow learning? Your employees already engage in workflow learning. We’ll go through what workflow learning is and how you can focus it toward improving training outcomes! Pamela S. Hogle · 3 min read
Online Training Concepts Improve performance supports with microlearning and workflow learning Performance support or workflow learning provides on-demand assistance and answers to employees, without taking them away from their work tasks. Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Online Training Concepts What is a virtual classroom? A virtual classroom platform can help you achieve your training goals! Learn the benefits of virtual classrooms as remote work or working from home increases. Pamela S. Hogle · 4 min read
Custom eLearning Development Boost training outcomes with concise and conscious eLearning content Boost training outcomes with clear and concise content accessible to all learners, to engage their learning ability, rather than causing frustration. Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Learning Platforms & Features What is employee experience? Attract top talent in a tight labor market by improving the employee experience with learning and development that boosts performance, productivity, and profits. Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read
Online Training Use Cases Employee reskilling program a building block to company’s future The future success of your company can be found with an effective employee reskilling program. If you're not sure how to get there, we can show you the way! Pamela S. Hogle · 5 min read
Online Training Concepts What is blended learning? What are its benefits? Corporate training is moving into the digital era, but instructor-led training still plays a large role in training employees. How do you blend the two together? Pamela S. Hogle · 2 min read