10 tips when writing for dyslexic readers
The Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand suggests that “… properly addressed, dyslexia can fuel highly creative thinking and can produce the kind of innovation and entrepreneurship needed in an increasingly ICT led world in challenging economic times”. Some of New Zealand’s most inspiring individuals have been dyslexic, including Richard Taylor, founder of Weta Workshop and John […]
The Hare, The Tortoise and The Power of Storytelling
Stories have been wielded as tools for teaching throughout most of human history. Whether it be the exploits of gods used to explain natural phenomena or the adventures of mischievous cats and daring princesses showing children right from wrong, tales of teaching have existed since stories were first told. Even now, centuries after the birth […]
Supporting parents of children with sensory and nutrition issues
Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury Helping families thrive with learning Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury is an innovative organisation always looking for new ways to help people be healthy and stay out of hospital. Taking this challenge full on for the younger generations, they set up a project to create three interactive resources parents […]
Refreshing the induction experience
Christchurch International Airport Limited Creating engaging induction courses Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) has taken part of the induction training into digital format and they needed more hands to help create content to support this initiative. Like-Minded were eager to take on the challenge! The team needed a course that introduces the airport and […]
Modern workspace, modern learning
Packaging, Branding, Email Marketing, Affiliate Management
Tracking compliance and integrating Totara with established systems
Unison Networks Levelling up to a better system There’s nothing quite like bringing an outdated system into the 21st Century. We worked with Unison Networks, a New Zealand-based electricity distribution company, who manage networks of electrical and fibre cables in the Central North Island. We worked together to create a system that tracked and informed […]
Supporting employers to get apprentices to the finish line
Ecommerce, Website Development, PPC Management, SEO
Rethinking assessment in education to avoid AI cheating
So, what’s the deal with AI? Ever since Arnold Schwarzenegger popped onto our screens wearing cool sunglasses and declaring himself the Terminator, artificial intelligence (AI) has been ingrained in popular culture as both exciting, and dangerous. Most of the discussion around AI nowadays isn’t about unstoppable overlords and armies of robots, instead it is largely […]
Four ways to maximise your cultural engagement
Where do you stand – should we use ‘Merry Christmas’ or ‘Happy Holidays’ to be more culturally sensitive at this time of year? The idea of cultural engagement and inclusivity is a hot topic at the best of times, and at this time of year it raises debates as to how we should meet the […]
Are you making the most of Articulate 360 Rise ready-made content?
Articulate 360 Rise is a popular tool for creating eLearning courses. It is easy to use and can help you create high-quality courses quickly. But did you know that one of the best features of Rise is its ready-made content. This content includes templates, modules, and assets that you can use to create your own […]