James Mackay MSc
Instructional Designer | E-Learning Specialist

E-Learning and Maslow’s Needs

Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of Motivational Needs remains as relevant today as it did more than half a century ago. In this article I explore how we can meet learners needs within E-Learning to help get them into the learning zone.

Dyslexia Awareness – My Story

confusion with jumbled letters means an alternative way of coping and thinking

As part of Dyslexia awareness month I would like to share my personal experience with you. I’ll tell you about my real struggles, how coping strategies have become my success.
I hope to empower others to feel confident to share their stories.

Printable Certificates in Articulate Storyline

Certificates of achievment of various designs

When a course demands a certificate of achievement, high quality is fundamental. This blog posts provides the JavaScript you need in order to produce a peronalised certificate in Articulate Storyline.

Let Me Introduce You to April and Sam

The images show the two persona templates for April and Sam.

Persona are a useful tool for understanding are learners. They provide us with useful and relevant reminders. This article explores in more detail what they are and how we might create them.