The Ultimate Guide to eLearning
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for eLearning (e-Learning).
What to know about eLearning
eLearning encompasses a broad spectrum of digital education methods and technologies that facilitate learning outside traditional classrooms. It includes online courses, gamified learning, virtual classrooms, interactive content, and innovative platforms designed to make education more accessible, engaging, and adaptable to individual needs.
Recent developments highlight the growing impact of eLearning on various educational sectors—from primary schools to universities and professional training. There is a strong focus on inclusivity, digital literacy, and leveraging artificial intelligence to personalize learning experiences. Readers will find insights into how schools and organizations are integrating technology for enhanced learning, exploring new digital tools, and addressing challenges such as skills gaps and cybersecurity in virtual environments.
Engaging with stories under the eLearning tag will provide valuable perspectives on current trends like microlearning, mobile learning, virtual reality, and collaborative online learning communities. The content also illustrates how eLearning innovations are reshaping education policies, infrastructure, and global skill development to prepare learners for a digital future.
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Guideless raises EUR €1 million in pre-seed funding
The Vilnius startup is targeting UK, European and US growth after attracting backing from Vinted executives and Superhero Capital.
Efekta Education tops 5 million users in three years
Government contracts have helped the UK edtech group reach 5 million active users, while test scores in Brazil have risen 32.5 per cent.
NIIT Learning wins 114 Brandon Hall awards with clients
Client-backed learning programmes have won 114 Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards, including 24 for SweetRush since its January acquisition by NIIT Learning.
OpenSesame expands AI, leadership & safety courses
Employers can now tap a wider mix of AI, leadership and safety training as OpenSesame grows its library to 68,000 titles.
KnowBe4 launches free cyber awareness kit for 2026
Organisations preparing October training will get new materials on phishing, deepfakes and reporting from a free package aimed at staff awareness.
OpenSesame becomes Workday's first embedded learning partner
Workday customers can now access 60,000 OpenSesame courses inside its talent tools, cutting procurement friction as employers chase new skills.
Genius HRTech survey finds AI reshaping workplace learning
AI is becoming central to corporate training as 58% of surveyed employers report learning programmes are being replaced by digital tools.
Panopto adds AI search & learning tools to video hub
Users of Panopto's video platform can now query archives in plain language and turn recordings into quizzes, boosting learning and analytics.
NIIT Learning posts higher revenue as AI work rises
Margins narrowed even as contract wins and AI services lifted NIIT Learning's quarterly revenue 25% and boosted visibility to USD $462 million.
TalentLMS warns AI is widening workplace learning debt
AI is helping employees mask skills gaps, but TalentLMS says the hidden backlog is driving more mistakes and weaker performance.
LearnUpon launches agentic AI platform for training
Corporate training teams could cut admin time as the Dublin software provider adds AI agents and external tools to its learning platform.
StarSpark launches assignment sharing for students
Students can now send study assignments to friends and family by email, as StarSpark tries to make its homework platform more collaborative.
Skillsoft launches AI dashboards for manager insight
Managers can now spot skills gaps and compliance risks in real time, as Skillsoft's new dashboards aim to guide staffing decisions.
Vector launches Learning Studio for tailored school training
Schools and colleges can now tailor compliance courses to local rules without rebuilding them, as the tool keeps AI drafts under human review.
Adobe & LinkedIn launch free AI training for marketers
Marketers worldwide can now access free courses as the companies respond to a 113% annual rise in AI-literate job postings.
GXTrust launches two USB microphones for streamers
Demand for plug-and-play creator audio is rising, with the three new models pitched at streamers, podcasters and gamers using home setups.
Scrum.org launches self-paced advanced Scrum Master course
Learners can now access an online route to Professional Scrum Master II preparation, with one certification attempt included on completion.
CreateUpon rebrand signals LearnUpon integration push
Existing users will see no disruption as LearnUpon folds the acquired authoring platform into its workplace learning strategy and brand.
Gainsight launches Developer Studio & Skilljar tie-up
Customer support teams could gain more control as the new toolkit cuts developer queues and ties training into community hubs.
Scrum.org adds self-paced course for agile leaders
The new seven-hour course targets managers, Scrum Masters and team leads seeking flexible training on leadership, burnout and AI use.