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 […]
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 […]
The Plain Language Act 2022
The Plain Language Act 2022 in New Zealand makes sure that government agencies use simple language when communicating with the public. The initial bill passed into law in October 2022, and the Act takes effect this month to cover official Government agencies preparing documents, forms, websites, and speeches. The purpose of the Act is to […]
Are you making use of the Totara online resources?
Like-Minded are always available to offer a helping hand when it comes to your Totara LMS, but being your Totara partner means constantly looking for ways to help you take control of your own product and expand your own knowledge of the system. Thankfully, Totara provides a wealth of online resources which will help you […]
Three reasons to put microlearning on your menu
Time is a precious commodity In the internet age, brevity and speed reign supreme. Just look at our social media feeds, which are melting pots of information, filled to the brim with small and enticing bites of content, designed to capture the most precious and fleeting resource any of us have: time. In this modern […]
Configuring and using the Totara LMS Recycle Bin
How to not lose content! Deleting courses or parts of courses can be nerve-wracking and sometimes we delete the wrong thing by mistake. However, if you understand and configure your Totara LMS Recycle Bin, it gives you a safety net to avoid permanently losing your deleted items. If you’ve not done it before – let’s […]
Three reasons storyboarding matters
“Where is your plan, man?” When you build a house, you think about how the space is going to be used and consider the preferred material type, size, and layout. It all goes into a plan! It’s the same when you create a successful learning experience; you need to plan before you build. A storyboard […]