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Mastering the Art of Customisation: L&D Professionals' Hilarious Journey 🚀🎉

Jul 26, 2024

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In the world of Learning and Development (L&D) professionals, there's a challenge that's both a headache and a great source of amusement. Picture this: a seemingly never-ending cycle of creating, customising, and updating training programs to keep up with the ever-evolving organisation landscape. It's like chasing a moving target, blindfolded, on roller skates!

"Procrastination: The Grand Master of Avoidance and How to Kick Its Butt with a Smile!"

Jul 26, 2024

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I recently talked to my son about procrastination. He was trying to better understand why he sometimes procrastinates. As I explained, we have all possibly done this, at sometime in our lives. As you know, procrastination is the act of delaying or putting off tasks that can be completed today, apparently it is a common behavioural tendency that affects many people.

Benefits of a bite-sized approach to learning

Jul 26, 2024

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Let’s face it: we’re in a very rushed and stressed world these days. If you feel a lot of the time that you’re constantly “swept off your feet”, trying to “firefight” immediate on-the-job problems instead of building your knowledge and skills for a more distant future, you will be far from alone.

In a fast-changing world for transport and logistics, the right LMS can play a vital role

Jul 26, 2024

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It would probably be something of an understatement to say that the UK’s transport and logistics sectors have undergone quite a few ups and downs in recent years. It is difficult to mention such “ups and downs”, of course, without referring to the dramatic circumstances of the COVID-19 crisis.

3 things that the top learning management systems almost always have - By Louise Bryne

Jul 26, 2024

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In a recent news update of ours at myAko, we laid out what a Learning Management System, or LMS, actually is – because even in today’s world, not all organisations have sophisticated and efficient arrangements in place for administering, documenting, and delivering vital educational content.

Overcoming Recruitment and Training Challenges in UK Care Homes: Some Strategies for Success

Jul 26, 2024

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Recruiting and training skilled staff is a pressing challenge faced by care homes. The growing demand for care, coupled with workforce shortages and retention issues, necessitates proactive measures. In this blog, we will explore the recruitment and training challenges faced by care homes and present strategies to counter these obstacles. By addressing these challenges head-on, care homes can ensure a skilled and dedicated workforce, providing high-quality care to residents.

The Advantages of Standardising Safe Working Practices and 24/7 Access to Knowledge in Transportation and Logistics

Jul 26, 2024

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In the fast-paced and high-stakes industry of transportation and logistics, maintaining safe working practices is paramount. Ensuring that staff members have 24/7 access to refresh their knowledge and skills is equally crucial. By standardising safe working practices and providing continuous access to training resources, transportation and logistics companies in the UK can significantly reduce accidents, incidents, vehicle damage, and lost productivity. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of these practices and highlight their positive impact on the industry.

What exactly is a Learning Management System, anyway?

Jul 26, 2024

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In today’s deeply interconnected, seemingly permanently online world, there are so many different terms to discover and learn about, not to mention those dratted initialisms and acronyms that might have you constantly rushing to Google to look up what they are. With all that in mind, if you have come across the term “Learning Management System”, or LMS, you might still be trying to grasp what it actually is. So, here at myAko, allow us to be your guest…

How eLearning Enhances Care Home Operations and Resident Care – Blackpool Region Dysphagia Training

Jul 26, 2024

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myAko in partnership with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Teleswallowing Limited to deliver high quality dysphagia training to care homes in the Blackpool region. The feedback from care staff on the quality of training was very good to excellent. With all learners highlighting how much the training increased their knowledge and help them in supporting their residents with dysphagia.

Melting Away Stress and Staying Chilled: How eLearning Refreshes Your Mind

Jul 26, 2024

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In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding ways to unwind and melt away stress is crucial. What if I told you that eLearning, that for expanding your knowledge and learning new skills, could also help you stay chilled and refreshed? You could even eat an ice cream whilst doing it but keep it away from your keyboard!

Navigating the Impact of AI in Personalised Learning: Benefits & Challenges

Jul 26, 2024

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The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education has generated a wave of excitement and concern. Where I’m most excited is how it can help influence and structure more personalised learning, help individuals to achieve their career aspirations and achieve their true potential.

eLearning increases knowledge retention

Jul 26, 2024

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Did you know that eLearning can improve retention rates? Research has shown that eLearning can increase information retention rates by 25% to 60% compared to traditional classroom-based learning.

What is the potential for eLearning over the next 3 years

Jul 26, 2024

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It is highly likely that eLearning will continue to experience substantial growth in the next three years. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of online learning, and this trend is expected to persist even as the world recovers. The convenience, accessibility, and flexibility of eLearning will continue to attract learners from various backgrounds, including students, working professionals, and lifelong learners.

Unlocking the Power of eLearning: Revolutionising the Way We Learn

Jul 26, 2024

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In this digital age, eLearning has emerged as a powerful tool that revolutionises the way we acquire knowledge and skills. With its numerous advantages and rapidly growing popularity, eLearning is reshaping education and professional development. In this blog post, we will explore some interesting facts about eLearning that highlight its effectiveness and potential for transforming the learning landscape.

Benefits of Using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)

Jul 26, 2024

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In today's data-driven world, businesses are generating an enormous amount of data on a daily basis. To make sense of this data, companies need to analyse and report on it in a way that is actionable and meaningful. Compliance reporting is an important aspect of this, as it allows our clients to monitor their progress, report on regulatory requirements and ensure that they are meeting industry standards.

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