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Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) is a key requirement in online learning, and Hypothesis can help make it easier to demonstrate. In this week’s #HypothesisTuesdayTip, Customer Success Manager Jessica George shows how to use the Export feature in Hypothesis to document RSI for your courses. A simple way to show meaningful student engagement. How are you documenting RSI in your teaching? Watch here: https://hubs.li/Q03Lq-Z-0 #HigherEd #EdTech #SocialAnnotation #TeachingTips

💰 The Hidden Revenue Killers in Education Businesses What if your education company isn’t struggling because of competition — but because of invisible profit leaks inside your own model? 📊 Statistic: A 2024 EdTech Digest report found that 68% of education companies lose up to 30% of potential revenue to inefficiencies they don’t even track. These “silent killers” operate behind the scenes, eroding profitability bit by bit. 📖 Story: Consider an e-learning provider offering 200+ courses. Despite steady enrollment, their revenue plateaued. A diagnostic review revealed two hidden issues: ⚠️ Low course completion rates — only 18% finished a course, leading to poor renewal rates. 🎯 Misaligned marketing spend — 70% of ad budget targeted first-time learners, not repeat customers. By shifting focus to learner engagement (🏅 certificates, 💬 community, 📈 progress tracking) and optimizing lifetime value campaigns, they increased net profit margins by 35% within a year — without increasing ad spend. 👀 The Hidden Killers to Watch: 🌀 Over-complex product lines — too many offerings dilute focus and confuse customers. 💸 Underpriced premium services — value-based pricing beats cost-based models. 📉 Data neglect — ignoring analytics hides churn and usage patterns that predict failure. 💡 Strategic Takeaway: Revenue growth doesn’t always come from doing more — often, it comes from fixing less. Identify inefficiencies, streamline your funnel, and make data visibility your competitive advantage. Don’t let hidden inefficiencies dictate your bottom line. 🔍 Conduct a revenue audit today — your next 30% growth could already be inside your business. Book at - https://lnkd.in/gRHRv4aj #EdTech

“Training’s just a cost centre though, right?” Mmm… not quite. When budgets are tight (and let’s be honest, when aren’t they?), it’s easy for learning to slip into the ‘nice to have’ pile. But here’s the thing: Bad training has a cost too. One example that stuck with me: A hospital had developed an online life-saving training programme… that no one finished. Not because it wasn’t relevant, but because the design was so poor. Broken links. No progress bar. Confusing layout. The kind of experience that makes you throw your hands up and walk away. One smart internal champion put it perfectly: “If every highly paid medical professional saves five minutes, that’s hundreds of thousands of dollars saved each year. More importantly, the critical message is finally getting through.” That’s the real ROI. Good learning design isn’t about making things pretty. It’s about saving time, reducing risk, and actually making learning stick. We’ve just published a new blog with two real-world examples: one in healthcare, one in corporate, where better design delivered measurable results. Because training shouldn’t just tick a box. It should build confidence, improve clarity, and connect people to what really matters. 📖 Have a read here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gXRABPkE #LearningAndDevelopment #LND #InstructionalDesign #TrainingThatWorks #HumanCentredDesign #ROI #CorporateTraining #eLearningDesign #ComplianceTraining #PukekoLearning

Our Founder, Chris Wigglesworth, shares why L&D’s fixation on ROI often misses the bigger picture – and why the focus should instead be on what truly drives outcomes: improving learning itself and its impact on the wider organisation. Watch the interview on Learning News 👇

Subscription Pricing Pitfalls: Is Your Model Costing More Than It’s Worth? Subscription pricing promises predictable revenue, but it can also hide costly pitfalls that drain profits for education businesses. Many LMS and course providers underestimate churn, overcomplicate pricing tiers, or fail to align prices with customer value. This leads to lost revenue, cash flow issues, and customer dissatisfaction - challenges that often go unnoticed until financial stress appears. To protect margins, first, regularly track and analyze churn rates and renewal patterns to identify leakages early. Second, simplify your pricing structure to make it easy for learners to understand and choose the right plan. Third, introduce loyalty incentives and flexible billing options like monthly or annual plans to reduce cancellations and improve retention. Facing revenue leakage or pricing confusion? Don’t wait for cash flow issues. Refine your subscription strategy and build sustainable growth. #SubscriptionModel #PricingStrategy #Edtech #OnlineLearning #FinancialManagement #Churn #LMS #CourseCreators

Outdated training methods just don't cut it like they used to, do they? I still remember those old days of using pen and paper to teach and learn software. Those traditional approaches feel less relevant in our fast-paced, technology-driven world! Choosing the right training delivery methods can really boost your productivity. It's not just about the content; it's also about how that content is delivered. Engaging methods can enhance your retention and application of knowledge, making your learning experience much more impactful. Today, organisations seek flexible and engaging training solutions that meet various learning needs. With digital tools and platforms, you can easily customise your training to match your preferences and goals, resulting in better outcomes. So, what’s your favourite way to learn about software? Do you like the flexibility and convenience that e-learning brings when it - comes to mastering new software? 💻 Or maybe you enjoy in-person sessions where you can interact and get feedback right away? ✨ Or a hybrid model that gives you the best of both worlds? 💡 #instructionaldesign #elearningdevelopment #training #Elearning

Businesses invest millions in marketing because they expect measurable returns. Campaigns are tracked, analyzed, optimize, and the CMO is accountable for outcomes. But when it comes to Learning & Development, the same logic & rigour disappears. Budgets are approved, programs are launched, participants smile on their feedback forms… but most of the time, that’s where the accountability ends. Yet training is an investment, not a perk. Research shows that only a fraction of training spend translates into improved job performance, meaning billions are lost every year in untransferred learning. It doesn’t have to be this way. If the CMO must prove ROI, then so should the CLO. We should be held to the same standard as the other critical areas of the business. Until we measure learning by its impact on performance and business results, L&D will remain to be viewed as a cost instead of the strategic partner it can be. #MultiplyTransfer #LearningAndDevelopment #PerformanceConsulting #LearningTransfer #BusinessImpact #LDRoi

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀? Referral programs might be the growth strategy you’ve been missing. By turning your learners into brand advocates, you can build trust, expand your reach, and grow your enrollments faster—all without a massive ad spend. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 📌 Why referral programs are such a powerful marketing tool for online training providers 📌 How to design a program that motivates learners to share your courses 📌 Practical tips to implement and track your referral system for success If you’re ready to unlock a scalable way to increase enrolments and strengthen your community, this read is for you. 👉 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴: https://lnkd.in/gQAuUZrc #EdTech #EducationTechnology #LearningAndDevelopment #eLearning #EducationIndustry

A significantly improved L&D ROI — organizations see up to 218% higher income per employee when investing in formal training. Reference linking: https://lnkd.in/gSmdAEWa Cut training costs and still boost learner performance – here’s how eLearning pays off. L&D often forces a difficult choice: budget vs. effectiveness. But it doesn’t have to eLearning shifts the paradigm by: Cutting Operational Costs: Significantly reducing reliance on instructors, travel, and physical materials. Boosting Consistency & Performance: Ensuring every learner receives the same high-quality, trackable, and up-to-date content for measurable results. Scaling Expertise: Freeing up your Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and allowing institutional knowledge to scale effortlessly. The result? A significantly improved L&D ROI. Ready to stop the budget drain and start seeing real performance gains? Drop a comment or email connect@adec-innovations.com to learn how ADEC Knowledge Management can transform your training. #LDRoi #eLearning #CorporateTraining #KnowledgeManagement #ADECInnovations

Higher education operates on fragmented data, often hindering genuine student success and administrative efficiency. Institutions invest heavily in disparate systems, yet struggle to connect critical information points effectively. This systemic disconnect is not just an inconvenience; it actively impedes proactive intervention and personalized learning paths. The recent Ellucian and Instructure partnership aims to tackle this head-on, promising streamlined data integration between their SIS and LMS platforms. This isn't merely about syncing names; it's about connecting student records with their learning environment more intelligently. The goal is to provide a unified view, reducing manual data transfer and potential errors. While a step forward, such partnerships raise a larger question about vendor-driven interoperability versus open standards. Will this integration truly break down silos or merely create a larger, more comfortable silo between two dominant players? Real systemic change requires a commitment to flexible, adaptable data flows, not just point-to-point connections. This move suggests an acknowledgment that fragmented systems are unsustainable in a data-driven world. But are institutions ready to fully embrace deeply integrated ecosystems, or will the historical comfort of isolated departmental solutions persist as a barrier? #HigherEdTech #Ellucian #Instructure #DataIntegration #EdTech #SystemicChange