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Popcorn Learning Agency
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Transforming L&D with bespoke elearning solutions. Popcorn Learning Agency delivers engaging, impactful content aligned to business goals.
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How can IT and HR work more closely together? And how can it benefit #L&D?

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CONNECT HR AND IT FOR BETTER LEARNING OUTCOMES
Have you ever noticed how HR and IT often run parallel races… but never cross the finish line together?Both are powering the employee experience. Both want a skilled, engaged workforce. But without co...
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August 14, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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What are the benefits of merging the IT and HR departments, especially for #L&D?

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WHY MERGING HR AND IT DELIVERS LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FOR THE FUTURE
Have you ever noticed how HR and IT are often working on the same problems… but from opposite ends of the building?That’s changing fast. Across the UK, companies are starting to merge their HR and IT ...
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August 12, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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AI is a tool, not the talent.

Here are the things you probably shouldn’t be letting AI do within learning (yet).

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WHAT AI CAN’T DO IN LEARNING (YET)
We’re proud to be flying the flag for AI in learning, but not at the expense of what matters most.At Popcorn, we use artificial intelligence every day to streamline processes, speed up development and...
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August 7, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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Here are ways how Popcorn are already using AI to improve the quality of eLearning for their customers without increasing costs.

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HOW AI IS ALREADY ENHANCING ELEARNING
It’s not about robots replacing people. It’s about getting better learning for the same budget.That’s how we see artificial intelligence at Popcorn. Not as a gimmick or a shiny distraction, but as a p...
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August 5, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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What if Terry Pratchett’s Ankh Morpork had a Guild of Learning?

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HOW THE GUILD OF LEARNING BECAME INDISPENSABLE (A STRATEGIC TALE FROM ANKH-MORPORK)
Once upon a particularly foggy Tuesday, the Guild of Learning found itself in trouble.Not the good kind of trouble, like someone accidentally discovering a new potion by falling into it. No. The dull ...
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July 31, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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Assume that AI’s not scary, it’s here to stay and it’s not going to take our jobs.

Now… let’s find a way to use it to make learning even better.

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NAVIGATING AI IN LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Imagine if your L&D team could create custom learning content in minutes, adapt courses instantly, and free up hours for strategic thinking without replacing the people at the heart of learning. That’...
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July 29, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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A learning culture doesn’t happen by accident - it happens by design.

This week’s blog looks at those who have done it and gives advice on how you ca. do the same.

#Learning #Development #CANI #Culture

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BUILDING A HIGH-IMPACT LEARNING CULTURE: LESSONS FROM TOP ORGANISATIONS
What if your team didn’t just complete training but actively sought out learning, shared knowledge, and innovated every single day? That’s the hallmark of a high-impact learning culture.In this guide,...
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July 22, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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Have you ever wondered how you can measure training impact beyond attendance and quiz results?

Our blog this week looks at other ways.

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#L&D #Impact #ROI #Learning

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PROVING L&D’S WORTH: THE METRICS THAT MATTER
Imagine walking into the boardroom and saying your learning programme directly increased profit, eliminated waste, and mitigated risk. That’s the kind of impact that earns seats at the strategic table...
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July 15, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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With so much new technology, are we in danger of forgetting who the #learning is for?

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#LearningDesign #InstructionalDesign #DigitalLearningContent #L&D
DESIGNING FOR THE LEARNER: CREATING ENGAGING AND EFFECTIVE DIGITAL LEARNING CONTENT
Have you ever noticed that some online learning feels like a chore, while others pull you in and make you want to keep going? The difference is design, or to be more specific, it’s design that puts th...
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July 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Personalised #learning is great, but how do you do it at scale?

Here are a couple of solutions:

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PERSONALISED LEARNING AT SCALE: BALANCING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS WITH ORGANISATIONAL GOALS
What do you do when your top salesperson, your newest apprentice, and your finance director all log into the same training course? If you're still offering the same content to every learner, you're mi...
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July 8, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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#Gamification requires thought and creativity, but not a lavish budget.

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GAME, SET & MATCH: GAMIFICATION CAN BE QUICK, SIMPLE AND COST EFFECTIVE
Imagine if your next training programme had learners hooked like they were playing a mobile game. No flashy graphics. No VR headsets. Just a simple, well-designed challenge that keeps them coming back...
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July 3, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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Here are the 10 #LearningModels and theories that every digital #learning designer needs in their tool kit.

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10 LEARNING MODELS EVERY DIGITAL LEARNING PRO SHOULD KNOW
Over the last five weeks, we’ve spotlighted ten learning theories and instructional design models we believe every L&D professional should have in their digital toolkit.They’re not just buzzwords. The...
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July 1, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Is getting learners to move during an #elearning course the Holy Grail to making learning stick?

#L&D #learning

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THE NEXT TOP (LEARNING) MODEL: EMBODIED COGNITION
Want Smarter Learners? Get Them Moving. The Case for Embodied Cognition.Imagine learning to tie your shoelaces just by reading about it. Or trying to master driving through a slide deck.Some things yo...
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June 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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Curious to know more about #microlearning?

We’ve got you covered!

#L&D

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THE NEXT TOP (LEARNING) MODEL: MICROLEARNING
Big Learning Goals? Try Thinking Smaller. The Power of Microlearning.You know how busy your learners can get.  On top of the day job there are emails, meetings, Teams notifications, project deadlines....
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June 24, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Want a learning model for the modern age? This one might just be the answer…

#Connectivism #L&D #LearningDesign

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THE NEXT TOP (LEARNING) MODEL: CONNECTIVISM
Where Does Learning Live in 2025? Hint: Not Just in People’s HeadsYou’ve probably heard the phrase “lifelong learning.” But in today’s hyper-connected world, there’s an added element to the phrase. It...
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June 19, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Need to create learning for a wide audience? This model will help.

#learning #model #instructionaldesign #L&D

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THE NEXT TOP (LEARNING) MODEL: UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING
Is Your Learning Really Designed for Everyone? Discover UDL.Let’s be honest: most workplace training is designed for the average learner. The trouble is, it’s quite difficult to agree what the average...
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June 17, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Here’s everything you need to know about the 70-20-10 model:

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THE NEXT TOP (LEARNING) MODEL: 70-20-10
Learning doesn’t happen just because someone sat through a workshop or clicked through an eLearning module. Real learning happens on the job, in conversation, through feedback, and sometimes, yes, thr...
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June 12, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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This is a useful explanation about an instructional design model that doesn’t get that much air time:

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#Learning #Instruction #L&D
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June 10, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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You want to know what the #Kirkpatrick model is and how it works?

This blog explains it all:

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THE NEXT TOP (LEARNING) MODEL: KIRKPATRICK
You Ran a Training Programme. But Did It Actually Work? Enter Kirkpatrick.We’ve all been there.The course is live, the feedback forms are glowing (“Great digital learning course!” “Loved the game!”), ...
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June 5, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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Ever wanted to know what #BloomsTaxonomy is and how it’s used? This useful blog has the answers.

#Learning #model #L&D

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THE NEXT TOP (LEARNING) MODEL: BLOOM'S TAXONOMY
Is It Learning If You Can’t Measure It? Why Bloom’s Taxonomy Still RulesYou’ve designed a stunning eLearning course. The graphics pop, the voiceover is smooth, and there’s even a slick interactive qui...
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June 3, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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We’re looking at the #models that you should have in your #learning and #development toolkit.

This week, we look at the #SAM model:

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The Next Top (Learning) Model: SAM
Popcorn's quest to find the next top learning model continues. This time it's the SAM learning model.Imagine you’ve just been asked to create a new eLearning course. The brief? Vague. The deadline? Ye...
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May 29, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Getting your #L&D strategy signed off by your CFO starts by talking their language.

#elearning #Strategy #DigitalLearning

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IT DOESN'T ADD UP: WHAT CFOS WANT FROM L&D
At the heart of every great business is someone who asks the hard questions. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is not just the person who signs off on the budget. They are the guardian of value. Their...
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May 20, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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Is your learning content locking out a huge audience?

#WorldAccessibilityDay #L&D #Accessibility

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IT’S WORLD ACCESSIBILITY DAY. IS YOUR LEARNING LEAVING PEOPLE BEHIND?
What is World Accessibility Day?World Accessibility Day (also known as Global Accessibility Awareness Day or GAAD) takes place each year on the third Thursday of May. It’s a global event created to sh...
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May 15, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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This useful blog explains some of the key learning theories out there.

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May 13, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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Is your #training subject too serious to be fun?

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#learning #L&D #engagement
ATTACK OF THE FUN SPONGE!
Have you ever been told to take the fun out of learning?We have. Often.Apparently, if the topic is serious, then the course must be delivered with all the charm of a wet Thursday in a broken lift. Bec...
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May 8, 2025 at 6:02 AM