{"id":10312,"date":"2017-07-10T07:17:53","date_gmt":"2017-07-10T07:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/?p=10312"},"modified":"2026-01-27T03:53:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T03:53:02","slug":"personalization-the-secret-ingredient-of-elearning-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/personalization-the-secret-ingredient-of-elearning-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Personalization The Secret Ingredient of eLearning Success Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elearningindustry.com\/value-of-personalised-learning-5-stats-proving\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 out of 5 or 77%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of learning &amp; development (L&amp;D) professionals see a close link between personalized learning and employee engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A personalized approach to learning gives learners the freedom of choice over what, where, and how they learn. This choice, in turn, leads to better learning and retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask any eLearning expert about the ingredients of achieving success with online learning and their answer is likely to include a choice of platform, customizable features, learner engagement, and trainer\u2019s knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there is another important ingredient that many overlook &#8211; personalization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In learning, the \u2018one-size-fits-all\u2019 solution has never worked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It still doesn\u2019t.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since consumers nowadays demand \u2018personalization\u2019, businesses are readily following this approach to make a product or service more endearing to the target audience. This holds true for eLearning as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, most trainers and learners today favor customized learning because knowledge retention is higher when learning is more specific to an individual\u2019s needs and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuing with the discussion, let\u2019s look at personalized learning in depth, including the examples, benefits, and strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch: What Is Employee Training?<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tDi253klLv0\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Personalized_Learning\"><\/span><strong>What Is Personalized Learning?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a form of delivering learning that offers learners complete freedom to set their own targets, progress at their desired pace, and even communicate with instructors in a way that traditional learning doesn\u2019t support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, personalized learning allows learners to manage their own learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s look at an example.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From email and messaging apps that you use to stay connected, to the digital boxes preferred for watching TV, all (yes, all of them) offer customization options for the users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the learning space, personalization focuses on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The environment (how the content appears in front of the learner &#8211; font sizes, colors, backgrounds, themes, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The content (audio, videos, text, graphics, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interaction between the trainer, learner, and the learning content (gamification, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/what-is-blended-learning\/\">blended learning<\/a>, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quizzes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tutorials, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/adaptive-learning\/\">adaptive learning<\/a>, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sequence of delivering the content<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the learners are assessed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The feedback you provide to learners<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While conventional eLearning acted as a mere extension to symmetric learning approaches, the personalized approach has shifted the focus from instructor-led to \u2018learner-centric\u2019 learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What made personalized learning stand out from its conventional counterpart is its ability to recognize learners as a heterogeneous mix of individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Personalized_Learning_Works\"><\/span><strong>How Personalized Learning Works<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are primarily four ways you can deploy personalized learning. You can use each personalized learning model separately or in combination. Either way, you can benefit from both approaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>&nbsp;Personalized Learning Paths<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/personalised-learning-paths.png\" alt=\"Personalized Learning Paths\" width=\"630\" height=\"289\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customized <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learning paths<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> let learners take a predetermined path of learning according to their individual needs. They get ownership of learning and the liberty to choose what they learn and in which order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, you can use course bundles to build a learning path where learners can learn at their own pace and schedule. But they are not allowed to fall behind others in learning. For this, you can set up rules for course compliance and offer guided learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b> Learner Profiles<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusive.tki.org.nz\/assets\/inclusive-education\/resources\/files\/Developing+Learner+Profiles+infosheet.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learner profile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is like an account for each learner. It gives an overview of a learner\u2019s interest areas, strengths, weaknesses, learning goals, progress, and support. Such detailed information enables instructors to develop personalized learning plans that serve a profile best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, a learner profile gives learners a platform to voice their aspirations, desires and dreams about learning. Instructors or trainers can take them into account to deliver personalized learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b> Competency-Based Learning<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This system of personalized learning is based on each <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elearningindustry.com\/key-concepts-of-competency-based-learning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learner\u2019s competencies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and their ability to demonstrate acquired knowledge and skills. Here, learning goes beyond just reaching a passing grade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this sense, each learner is encouraged to master a topic or concept to effectively apply these to real-life situations. Competency-based learning is outcome-based and progressive.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Flexible Learning Environments<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a flexible learning environment, learners get the freedom to decide what, where, and when they learn. A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learning management system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (LMS) with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/best-virtual-classroom-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual classroom software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an example of where such learning takes place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A flexible learning system acts as the medium for successful personalized learning by promoting a learner-centric and learner-friendly learning environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch: What is an eLearning Course Authoring Tool?<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0k0SNqNkOoM\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_a_Personalized_Learning_Program\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of a Personalized Learning Program<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever wondered what makes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personalized education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> important for businesses?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of how many people work for you or your training requirements, you can derive a series of benefits from personalized learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the key <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advantages of personalized learning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the significant jump in employee performance. Personalization gives an edge that a one-size-fits-all program fails to deliver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, personalization should be at the heart of every eLearning endeavor. That\u2019s one reason why many enterprises are now <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creating their online courses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the ground up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some of the other benefits of creating tailored online learning programs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Focus on the subject matter and key skill sets<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of using a pre-built online course that encompasses a wide range of topics, a tailored approach will let you focus on the particular requirements of your corporate learners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, if your client servicing team needs to improve their knowledge on how to carry out point of sale (POS) transactions, then the eLearning course should include scenarios related to the checkout system specific to your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Anytime, anywhere access to information<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A personalized approach ensures that training isn\u2019t restricted to a specific place or time. It can happen even when learners are commuting, standing in a queue, or while at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, if you want to train your sales team about the company policies, making your training content compatible with different devices and operating systems will ensure easy information access from a location and device of their choice to help them learn on the go while juggling their busy schedules.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Better course completion rates<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning on the go is also enabled with personalized learning as it offers micro-learning opportunities wherein busy professionals can pick and choose bite-sized learning modules. This way they are less likely to abandon a course midway as they can take it up the way they want it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Real-world scenarios<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A customized online training program teaches learners how to apply the knowledge on the job, which improves productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tailored approach allows the inclusion of interesting stories and real-world examples that makes it easy for learners to learn faster and more effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Improved knowledge retention<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom learning experiences lead to better knowledge retention, which positively impacts job performance. In fact, businesses can make learning more memorable by developing custom courses for specific job skills or departments. For this, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personalized learning software with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">authoring tools<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Brand integration<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/brand-integration.png\" alt=\"Brand integration\" width=\"1183\" height=\"674\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tailored eLearning can be customized to include branding and establish a deeper connection with your learners. It helps highlight your company\u2019s values and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since employees are the face of a company, offering them customized training can align their work behaviors with the business expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, if you talk about the relevance of client servicing skills throughout your customized eLearning program, your employees will be aware that excellent customer care is one of the priority areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Improved chances to coach learners effectively<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a traditional classroom setup, it is tough for an instructor to pay attention to and remember how each learner is performing. With personalized learning in the classroom, the instructors are aware of the problem areas of the learners (thanks to advanced tracking and reporting), which helps them train learners better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Improved-chances-to-coach-learners-effectively.gif\" alt=\"Improved chances to coach learners effectively\" width=\"512\" height=\"199\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personalized_Learning_Strategies_and_Examples\"><\/span><strong>Personalized Learning Strategies and Examples<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have heard of personalized learning so many times, but the question is how you can actually personalize the eLearning experience of the learners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from identifying ways to personalize existing courses, you can take multiple other steps to inject personalization into online learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some of them:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Personalized Learning Environment<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Your classroom environment speaks to your students before you utter a single word. What is your classroom saying? <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Megan Dredge<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u2018look and feel\u2019 of your learning environment can make a huge difference in how learners learn. You can create a personalized learning environment by leveraging some of the modern eLearning tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you can upload your company logo to a course or test and make it prominent. This way, your learners will feel that the tool they use isn\u2019t an external tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, you can share <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quizzes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other links on social media sites that learners can find easily and attempt quickly. Today almost all learners use social media as a vehicle for learning and to stay connected with their peers. When you take learning to social media, you make learning more learner-centric.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, one good way to personalize your learning environment is to let learners choose their avatars to represent themselves. You can also allow your learners to pick a male or female voice for audio content.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Learner Personalization<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For every individual learner, you should personalize the course. It is important to display the learners\u2019 name, such as \u2018Joe Adams\u2019, instead of just using a generic &#8220;Student A.\u201d&nbsp; This name should be used throughout a course, e.g., \u201cWell done, Joe Adams, you&#8217;ve completed the course!&#8221; It will make your learners feel special.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Room For Exploration<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow your learners to skip a few sections of a course and access different modules. By letting your learners explore the different parts of the content (even if they aren&#8217;t actively learning it), you\u2019re allowing eager learners to explore what they find enticing during learning. This approach is something similar they would do when reading a book.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Media Personalization<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No two learners learn the same way and at the same pace. While some do it in a few hours, many take days to master a concept. Similarly, while some learn faster by watching a video, others prefer a PDF file or a PPT. Hence, the importance of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personalizing educational media.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving multiple options and adding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.proprofstraining.com\/how-to-add-text-images-audio-and-videos-to-courses\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">videos, images, infographics, and other media to training content <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a great way to support every learner\u2019s individual learning styles.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Custom Certificates<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Custom-Certificates.png\" alt=\"Custom Certificates\" width=\"642\" height=\"301\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the past, companies used to conduct workshops for employees and give them incentives after successfully achieving learning\/training targets. Nowadays, cloud-based LMS platforms allow instructors to keep a close watch on learning activities and award learners <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.proprofstraining.com\/how-do-i-create-customize-and-brand-a-course-certificate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customized certificates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the end of a course. This keeps learners motivated and excited about learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/5-major-elearning-trends-1.png\" alt=\"5 major e-learning trends\" width=\"668\" height=\"1203\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Personalized_Learning_Work\"><\/span><strong>Does Personalized Learning Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely. Some of the most common questions with personalized learning are:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do personalized learning strategies work?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does one know whether these strategies really work for them?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inacol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CompetencyWorks-DesigningForEquity.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the effects of personalized learning on schools show positive results. These reports documented the cumulative impact of personalized learning over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalized learning works because it <\/span><b>considers the varying learning needs of each learner<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and delivers learning that fulfills those needs. By leveraging modern technology, personalized learning achieves <\/span><b>greater efficiency at scale<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>empowers learners to learn just the way they prefer.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalized learning works because it<\/span><b> leads to more engagement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It allows learners to learn at their chosen pace and using a preferred method instead of following a rigid method that doesn\u2019t work for them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalized learning works because it leads to a<\/span><b> decreased learning time.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It focuses solely on areas that a learner needs to acquire knowledge and skills and not make them sit through classes they already know or don\u2019t need.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Build_a_Culture_of_Personalized_Learning\"><\/span><strong>How to Build a Culture of Personalized Learning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The increasing importance of personalized learning has persuaded many schools and businesses around the world to create a better learning environment for learners.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the rise of technology in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">classrooms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (blended learning models, online classrooms, etc.), learners enjoy easy access to a mountain of information compared with the previous generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalized learning marks a major shift from the \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d approach to education and training and capitalizes on the instinctive ability of a learner to utilize technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hear a few instructors saying they cannot use personalized learning for their learners as they don\u2019t have the technology needed to implement it. With a few strategies in mind, educators and trainers can implement personalized learning efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s see how it\u2019s done.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Create a Safe and Joyful Learning Environment<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a teacher or a training manager, you are responsible for ensuring that you meet the learners\u2019 basic physiological needs. No matter what authoring tool or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LMS software <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you use to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/create-a-course\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create courses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, learning will become a daunting task when such basic needs are left unmet.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, greeting learners every day creates a welcoming environment where they feel safe to enter the classroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should let your learners share their feelings and engage them in an open dialogue about the things going on in their daily lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can integrate things related to academics into these morning meetings. For example, you can play math games like dots and boxes and secret detective. You can also share stories, nurture friendships, and build a joyful, engaging, and safe learning environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Promote Flexible Seating<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible seating is an important aspect of personalized learning, especially if you\u2019re using the traditional classroom or blended learning system. It changes the way learners learn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible seating improves posture, increases engagement, motivates learning, improves metabolism, and channels excess energy. To ensure flexible seating, you may replace the traditional hard chairs and desks with tables of various heights, standing desks, soft mats, camp chairs, soft rockers, back patter seats, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With flexible seating, learners can choose the way they sit that best suits their learning style. In this way, they will have all the control and can concentrate more on their work. They can move around the room, share ideas, and work with others.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Leverage Data Analytics<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Leverage-Data-Analytics.png\" alt=\"Leverage Data Analytics\" width=\"762\" height=\"573\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data is highly critical in personalized learning. Data provides a robust, timely picture of where your learners are, their progress over time, where they need to grow, and their strengths. With the help of this shared understanding, teachers and trainers can provide learners the unique opportunities and support they need to succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timely access to data helps you understand the unique needs of each learner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data also helps instructors set learning goals for their learners and see how they are progressing towards those goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Are You Ready For a Personalized Learning Program?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have seen a few tech-free ways to personalize learning and add more engagement and ownership to your classroom. They will set the learners on a learning path that truly meets their desires and needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalized eLearning is here to stay because it empowers learners to control their learning graph and achieve targets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/solutions\/e-learning-authoring-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eLearning tool <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support personalization? Do share your thoughts with us in the comments below.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>4 out of 5 or 77% of learning &amp; development (L&amp;D) professionals see a close link between personalized learning and employee engagement. A personalized approach to learning gives learners the freedom of choice over what, where, and how they learn. 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