Much of this work is driven by English-language business. So much so that organizations we’ve worked with in South America, the Middle East, and South Asia have asked us to focus on English-language training for their staff and students.

The intention behind this English-first approach is to grow capacity and capability in doing business globally, but the result can make onboarding, upskilling, and collaboration more difficult.

Through our ongoing research and practice at Say Yeah, we asked: how might we improve how language is incorporated in learning programs to better enable a global and diverse workforce?

Let’s take a look at how this works.

Getting started with an English-language course is common across the globe. In the examples that follow, we’ll reference our Practical Inclusive Design course.

One of the key considerations (and gaps we see across courses) is that, while new terms are consistently introduced to learners throughout a course, there’s no easy way to gather or reference those terms.

A Glossary should be standard across all courses.

A Glossary is a central reference for learners to jog their memory related to key topical terms. And it allows for so much more.

In addition to gathering key terms related to a course topic, we can move beyond the written word to incorporate audio. This helps learners not just see and spell a word, but also incorporate it into their vocabulary with confidence, whether reading, writing, or speaking.

Better still, we can expand the capabilities of a glossary to include the most common languages spoken in a region, workplace, or with global partners. In our course example, we’ve included English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.

You can easily add more languages that may be relevant to your workforce or group of learners.

Now you can prepare for a discussion with a colleague who speaks another language by reading and listening to those keywords relevant to your conversation in their native language.

And there’s more.

The foundation of the glossary allows for new integrated multi-lingual references across an entire course. Consider when you’re working through a new course, coming across new terms.

On any page of a course, the terms you may not be familiar with are highlighted. By clicking on the term, not only do you see the definition in the language of the course, but you can hear how this word sounds.

If you’re new to English, you can see the word in your native language to help you make the connection to this new English term.

Or, if you’re collaborating with a colleague who prefers a language other than English, you can review the word in their language and join them in conversation.

This kind of integrated multi-lingual learning is a natural evolution for eLearning that we can help you provide, whether integrating these capabilities within your existing eLearning authoring tools or helping you get started.

Get in touch today to talk about how we can help your entire organization learn and work smarter.

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This new technology:

• opens up course accessibility
• automates personalization for learners
• remains portable and compatible with existing LMS and HRIS systems.

And it’s only available from Say Yeah!

Let’s explore why this is so important and how it works.

There’s a fundamental challenge with learning where most courses—whether online, hybrid, in a classroom, or led by a workplace trainer—follow a single, typically lecture-based model.

One course, delivered one way, for everyone.

The challenge is, people learn in different ways. And this single model or format for delivering a course doesn’t help everyone learn and grow with confidence.

That’s a problem for workplace preparedness and development, where success is measured by growing the capacity and capability of everyone on a team.

To address this, we’ve developed a software framework that helps you deliver next-generation learning programs to everyone, whether you’re launching a brand new course, or working with an existing LMS or HRIS system.

I’d like to share with you a transformative shift in eLearning that celebrates and supports every learner, giving them the options they need to engage more effectively with course content in order to move from knowledge to action in their day-to-day work. ~ Say Yeah CEO, Lee Dale

When we develop a course together, we combine course content best practices with the latest AI-powered eLearning automations to quickly and easily expand single-track learning to allow people to watch, listen, or read a course.

Included is the ability for every learning to adjust the settings to their ideal:

• Auto advance to the next lesson to keep the course material flowing.
• Scroll with spoken text and have the video move along with you. The video anchors in the corner and the screen scrolls to the text that’s being spoken.
• Highlight spoken text so you can follow along with the narration even more closely.

The settings are designed to support multiple learning modes so every learner can work through the course in a way that works best for them, with the flexibility to adjust at any time.

A sample course interface showing how text highlights as video and audio play and all the available settings adjustments you may choose from.

Impressively, our software accelerates the previously manual process of creating multiple formats for content by leveraging subject matter expertise, instructional design expertise, custom code, and artificial intelligence to quickly and automatically deliver multiple formats that support every learner.

So what used to be difficult to make and manage becomes almost automatic to create, and effortless to update.

Get in touch today to transform your learning programs with automated personalization and discover the impact of adaptive eLearning.

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The Saudi STEM Education Conference 2023 will bring together educators, policymakers and stakeholders in the region to explore ways to set global standards of learning and improve workplace readiness and capability.

As a leader in the tech + education space, we know the power and possibilities of digital solutions and innovations to enhance job readiness, increase access to education, bolster global competitiveness, and more.

Earlier this year, we spoke at the LEAP conference in Riyadh, sharing global research and best practices in online education as part of our commitment to supporting Saudi’s Vision 2030 initiatives. At this conference, we’re thrilled to be continuing those conversations–and to showcase our full-service eLearning and training capabilities in delivering more engaging, accessible, and impactful learning programs.

What’s in store for you at the Saudi STEM Education Conference?

Hear from distinguished speakers like Christopher Tompkins, Kantis Simmons, Abeer Tadmori, Dr. Reema AlQaralleh, Dima Najim, Anis Koubaa, Mike Cobb,  Kamil Jbeily, and more. 

Catch the following exciting talks:

• Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders: Unleashing Innovation Through Authentic Learning, Student Agency, and Agile Frameworks with Christopher Tompkins and Mike Cobb
• STEM Curriculum Designing and AI Revolution with Dr. Reema AlQaralleh 
• Dynamic Partnerships for Excellence in STEM Education: Empowering Teachers to Teach Effectively with Kamil Jbeily

Don’t miss the full speaker lineup here.

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Bringing together educators and learning experts, it was an opportunity to take a deeper dive into UDL and complementary frameworks like community building and empowerment to improve learning across professional development and higher education ecosystems. 

As a sponsor for the event, we were excited to sit in on some great conversations and hear fresh perspectives on continuous improvement, inclusive pedagogy, and more, while sharing a bit of our own mission to deliver inclusive, engaging, and accessible digital-enabled learning experiences for all.

Conference highlights

A snapshot of two attendees interacting during a networking session at a previous annual CAST UDL symposium.

• Unpacking Nicole Tucker-Smith’s keynote speech on cultivating brave spaces by designing from diverse perspectives
• Discovering the concept of the science of hope and how it impacts learning from Cathleen Stocktill-Beachboard
• Participating in a continuous improvement activity with Alia Latorre
• Digesting Humberto Hernandez’s insights into inclusive pedagogies

Takeaways from the 9th annual CAST UDL Symposium 2023

Diversity and intersectionality collectively drive change and innovation.

Nicole Tucker-Smith set the scene with a powerful keynote speech on designing from diverse perspectives, noting that the power of intersectionality is required to solve problems on a large scale. Among her references was a study showing the impact of diversity on the scientific community and how it resulted in improved problem-solving, specialization, objectivity, and more.

To conclude her speech, Nicole shared some concrete ideas about how to design learning environments free from limits:

• We embrace and showcase learner variability when we give learners a wide range of options, including aspirational ones.
• Diverse strategies make learning more effective. Consider storytelling, holistic thinking, systems approach, and analogies. 
• Be proactive in setting learning outcomes, and ensure the design of your learning programs empowers participants to meet them. Designing for learner variability takes into account individual and cultural characteristics.

Learners thrive when we prioritize their strengths.

Cathleen Stocktill-Beachboard’s session was centred around the science of hope and how it impacts learning. In particular, she focused on positive framing: Learning shouldn’t be something to endure; rather, it should be a positive experience that empowers learners to enhance their capabilities and gain confidence in their learning journeys.

Cathleen highlighted that the onus for learning is not just on the learner—education and training experts can do a lot to set learners up for success. In order to make learning more effective, she suggested strategies like enabling reflection, feedback, and goal setting, as well as: 

• making the subject matter relatable to the learner’s perspective and objectives
• providing additional resources and a community of practice to give learners a path forward when they run into challenges
• empowering learners with agency and choice so they can take ownership of their learning journey

Continuous improvement is a key ingredient to successful learning programs.

Whether you’re running onboarding programs or employee training, continuous improvement in learning and development can be a valuable practice in building learning tools and pathways to help learners bridge theory to practice.

 But how do you implement continuous improvement and ensure your learning programs continue to meet the desired levels of impact across the organization? 

In a continuous improvement activity with Alia Latorre, we practiced answering three questions to assess and drive continuous improvement: 

1. What problem are we trying to solve?
2. What change might we introduce and why?
3. How will we know that a change is actually an improvement?

There’s more to inclusive training than accommodations.

In his talk about facilitating inclusive teaching, Humberto Hernandez pointed out the barriers disenfranchised learners experience in programs across the United States. 

For instance, the term “inclusivity” is often associated with accommodations and “making room” for others, but it’s more than that. Inclusivity, especially in learning environments, involves welcoming users through language, design, and engagement. We can achieve this outcome through a deliberate and proactive process that not only designs for but also designs with diverse users.

Another barrier is that learning programs are mostly facilitated by subject matter experts who have limited experience in instructional design and learning science, and therefore can face challenges in applying inclusive practices in a learning environment.

The solution to these barriers mirrors our approach to course design, which includes:

• challenging traditional methods of learning by reviewing educational foundations and processes
• bringing subject matter experts and learning experts together to combine their expertise in building effective learning programs
• making digital learning environments more human by including options to engage with other learners and providing opportunities for learners to apply and contextualize courses in relation to their work and lives

The CAST UDL Symposium 2023 was an excellent opportunity to explore UDL best practices and other evidence-based frameworks that empower learners to move from theory to practice.

We look forward to next year’s symposium and the chance to connect with more of you as we continue to work to advance the goals of UDL.

Interested in learning more about how UDL can help you reach your organization’s training goals?

Over the years, we have set new standards of learning through projects that prioritize the UDL principles of Engagement, Representation, and Action and Expression.

Learn how we helped George Brown College build UDL capacity at scale across Ontario institutions.

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A snapshot of a diverse group of six attendees interacting during a networking session at a previous annual CAST UDL symposium.

The annual CAST UDL Symposium provides an excellent opportunity to explore Universal Design for Learning best practices and other evidence-based frameworks that empower learners to move from theory to practice. As eLearning innovators dedicated to prioritizing learner variability, we’re excited to share our perspective on practices that complement and advance the goals of UDL.

We can’t wait to hear from speakers like Nicole Tucker-Smith, Loui Lord Nelson, Tolu Noah, Alia Latorre, James McKenna, Jennifer Pusateri, and more.  

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Want to know more about how we approach UDL in course design?

Over the years, we have set new standards of learning through projects that prioritize the UDL principles of  Engagement, Representation, and Action and Expression.

Learn how we helped George Brown College build UDL capacity at scale across Ontario institutions. 

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This symposium offers the opportunity to take a deeper dive into Universal Design for Learning best practices and consider connections between UDL and education topics like learner empowerment, social justice, and community building. 

The 2023 edition of the CAST UDL Symposium will highlight UDL case studies and explore strategies to make UDL a common and prevalent practice in education. As eLearning innovators dedicated to prioritizing learner variability, we’re excited to share our perspective on practices that complement and advance the goals of UDL.

Catch these exciting talks at the CAST UDL Symposium:

• Cultivating Brave Spaces by Designing from Diverse Perspectives with Nicole Tucker-Smith 
• From Single Vision to Transition Lenses: UDL Is Maturing with Loui Lord Nelson
• UDL at work with James Mckenna
• Empowering Learners and Minimizing Barriers with iPad Accessibility Tools with Tolulope, (Tolu) Noah

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Save your seat!

You don’t want to miss this chance to explore the potential benefits of UDL in your higher education and professional learning programs. 

Get tickets for virtual access starting at $399 USD and in-person tickets at $799 USD.

Register today!

Looking to develop and deliver eLearning programs that meet the needs of all your learners?

Using our variable learning model, we can help you deliver flexible and engaging online courses that account for learner diversity and variability.

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The answer lies in learner-centred solutions and connections promoted in professional learning communities and thought-provoking events like the International Society for Technology in Education’s 2023 conference.

ISTE Conference 2023 emphasizes the transformative power of technology in education by spotlighting learner-centred approaches like project-based learning and communities of practice.

Starting on June 25, the event will showcase real-world projects that empower students, along with strategies to implement them. As innovators in tech and education, we appreciate the value of incorporating best practices in tech to drive desired results for all learners.

Catch these exciting talks at ISTE Conference 2023:

• Creating a Metacognitive Tool for Curating Assistive Technologies for Neurodivergent Students with Jessica Burke and Dr. Nicole Parsons from Curry College
• Using Technology to Create Life Solutions, The Future of Work with Bharanidharan Rajakumar
• Instructional Design Successes in Teaching with Dr. Vanessa Holtgrave

Check out the full event program

Register today!

Sign up for a chance to discover global edtech trends and contribute to the future of education.

Can’t attend the conference in Philadelphia? No worries! You can experience the live talks and networking sessions virtually. Virtual tickets start from $285 USD.

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Looking to improve learning outcomes for your learners?

Learn about our approach to delivering eLearning experiences that engage all learners.

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An exclusive event for The Logic sponsors and subscribers, the Summit is an intimate gathering of Canadian industry experts, decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators driving transformational change from coast to coast.

We’re excited to hear from speakers like Max Levchin, Patrick Spence, Marissa West, Kaz Nejatian, Rasha Katabi, Leagh Turner, Simon Kennedy, Maayan Ziv, Carol Leaman, Paul Lacerte, Ben Cowan-Dewar, Jean-Nicolas Guillemette, Sara Hooker, and more.

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Looking to develop eLearning programs?

We’re here to help! We offer innovative learning solutions by combining best practices in tech + education.

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Our greatest takeaway from tracking the education market in 2022 is this: online education is here to stay. How, then, can we ensure all learners get the most from online courses? This starts by setting a solid foundation of Tech + Education best practices.

At the 2023 LEAP Conference, Say Yeah CEO Lee Dale will share critical insights on the Tech + Education best practices that combine to enable online education for all. 

Back for its second edition, the LEAP conference convenes 100,000+ tech innovators and leading experts worldwide.

Get your ticket today to discover new ideas, build new partnerships, and connect with inspiring mentors and investors across various industries.

Talks We’re Excited About

• Universal Access to Education with Elliott Levine
• Immersive and Effective – Storytelling for Learning with Christopher Morrison, Jared Bendis, and Rohan Roberts.
• Design for Education with Mads Skrubbeltrang, Phnam Bagley, and Lucia Dellagnelo

Full program schedule.

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Join virtually or attend the live conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Want to find out how to deliver online learning experiences that engage all learners?

Catch up on the latest research on online education trends and best practices that will help you improve learning outcomes for your course participants.

And reach out for help with your online course development if you’re looking for support in delivering these best practices today.

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