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For learning and development professionals in the third sector

Shape the future with Learning at Work Week

Apr 27, 2020

Julia Wright, the organiser of Learning at Work Week, shares her top tips for creating a great campaign.

Girlguiding: Peer education 101

Apr 27, 2020

A peer education programme at Girlguiding, developed with young volunteers, is a fantastic example of just what can be achieved by involving stakeholders in the design and delivery of a unique blended programme.

Rapid online induction

Apr 21, 2020

Gill Chester shares some hints and tips for creating a new style induction, superfast.

Creating an article abstract

Apr 20, 2020

Tim Drewitt has created a handy PDF guide with tips on how to create an abstract for an article that you’d like learners to read.

Delivering successful online training

Apr 14, 2020

Jo Cook gives advice on navigating the challenges of moving to live online learning, with tips on how to engage a ‘virtual’ audience.

Hot off the press! Our Charity Learning Times newspaper

Apr 7, 2020

Have a read of the first edition of The Charity Learning Times!

Using articles as learning activities

Apr 6, 2020

This guide explains how to turn an article you’re reading into a learning activity. It highlights why articles can be a useful learning method and how to help the learner to get the most from it.

What is live online learning?

Apr 6, 2020

We do love our lingo in L&D, don’t we! Jo Cook unravels exactly what live online learning is all about, and why understanding its capabilities (and limitations) can help deliver fantastic online sessions.

The benefits of eLearning

Mar 31, 2020

In these extraordinary times, you may have to sell the benefits of eLearning, and fast. Gill Chester has some tips for making the case for taking your training online.

A video message from the team at CLC!

Mar 30, 2020

We are so glad that we can work from home and continue to provide the same service to our charity members. Thank you to everyone who is on the frontline and helping those who need it most during this difficult time. We made a little video to let you know that we’re still here and it’s business as usual!