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Historically, the training industry has focused on production over customization. With a one-size-fits all approach (usually a traditional classroom-based course) in order to maintain profitability. But in a world full of customization, learners are demanding more. Could hybrid learning be the answer? In this article we’ll explore production v customization, the rise of online, self-paced […]

What is The Learning Pyramid? The Learning Pyramid was first created by education specialist Edgar Dale in the 1940s. In his book “Audio-Visual Methods in Teaching”, Dale referred to it as the “Cone of Experience”. It was later further developed and re-named “The Learning Pyramid” by National Training Laboratories Institute. The learning pyramid is an […]

 A powerful WordPress course plugin like Arlo can make it easy for training providers to sell courses on their existing website without the need for costly custom development. Easy to install, they offer a ton of functionality beyond course registration to help streamline and scale your business. If you have an existing WordPress website, plugins […]

Since the onset of COVID in early 2020, we have been witnessing rapid changes in the way learners want to learn. ​And there is no sign of that slowing down. ​In fact, there is even more pressure now for training providers to deliver truly effective and accessible training that meets the needs of modern learners. […]

Historically, the training industry has focused on production over customization. With a one-size-fits all approach (usually a traditional classroom-based course) in order to maintain profitability. But in a world full of customization, learners are demanding more. Could hybrid learning be the answer? In this article we’ll explore production v customization, the rise of online, self-paced […]

By using Arlo’s internal custom mail, you can implement a Retention Strategy in a few simple steps. This will assist you to keep existing customers, reduce churn and the need for prospecting. This thinking can be applied to any of your retention strategies and automations.

Imagine if you could add 10% more sales on your courses, by simply using what you already have – visitors to your website. Getting visitors to your website takes a lot of time, effort and budget – and most won’t end up making a purchase. In fact, Smartinsights show that the average e-commerce conversion rate […]

Zoom fatigue, online fatigue, digital fatigue. Whatever you call it, the phenomenon is real. And it’s one of the many challenges of teaching in a virtual environment. From technical difficulties, to distractions, to lack of engagement and social connection, online fatigue is another one to add to the list. But as we mature in this […]

Whiteboard apps are an essential tool in a virtual classroom. Helping to overcome some of the biggest challenges of live online training, they enable students and teachers to collaborate remotely, in real time. Improving engagement, social interaction, and learning outcomes, the investment is a no-brainer. But with dozens of whiteboard apps available, which one will […]

Virtual instructor led training and traditional face-to-face training have one thing in common: they both require an instructor to deliver a training session live to a group of participants. But the ideal session length, methods of engagement, software and technology needed to ensure the course is a success differs vastly between the two.  Virtual instructor […]