Learning Bytes

Curated perspectives on the why, what, and how of Learning, Training, and Development applied to Pretty Simple Learning.

Course Strategy

Don't Invent a Taxonomy. Inherit One.

When a collection grows big enough that people can't find what they need, the instinct is to invent a categorization scheme. It's usually a step backward. Here's how we organized a growing course catalog without adding a single new idea — by inheriting the structure our work already had — plus the one thing we added on purpose, and the two-layer system that keeps it flexible.

Course Creation Learning Learning and Development Course Setup

Course Strategy

AI Makes Learning More Important, Not Less

If AI can explain any concept and answer any question instantly, the obvious fear is that courses become obsolete. The opposite is true — but only if we change what our courses are actually for.

Course Creation Learning and Development AI in the Workplace Future of Work

Course Technology

How to Use the Video Hosting Decision Worksheet

Use the Course Video Hosting Decision Worksheet to compare options based on your course, students, budget, privacy needs, and launch stage. This guide walks through each section so you can score providers clearly, build a practical shortlist, and choose the best video host for your PSL course.

Course Setup Integrations Online Courses Technology Selection

Course Technology

Video Hosting Options for Your PSL Course

A practical look at the different video hosting providers Pretty Simple Learning course creators can use, including guidance on which option fits different budgets, launch stages, and course needs.

Course Creation Course Launch Integrations Technology Selection

Course Technology

Choose The Right Video Host for Your Online Course

Choosing a video host is not just a technical decision — it shapes the student experience. This post explains how course creators can evaluate video hosting based on focus, playback quality, privacy, cost, ease of management, and launch stage before comparing specific providers.

Training Platforms Course Creation Experience Design Learning Experience

Course Strategy

Three Things, Not One

Learning, training, and development get used like they're the same word. They're not. Here's why the difference matters — and why Pretty Simple Learning is built around it.

Learning Pedagogy Learning and Development Development