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The Cure for the “Content Dump”

Is your training suffering from information overload? Discover Action Mapping: the ruthless design strategy that cuts the fluff, focuses on behavior change, and turns “content dumps” into business solutions.

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Designing for Humans

Stop designing for the content and start designing for the human. Learn how to use Personas, Journey Maps, and Empathy to create learning experiences that actually resonate with your audience.

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A colorful, checkered floor leads to a horizon with a gradient sky at dusk, dotted with stars—evoking the engaging spirit of gamification in elearning environments.

The Mechanics of Motivation

Gamification is more than leaderboards, and interaction is more than clicking “Next.” Discover how to use game thinking and immersive tech to turn passive observers into active, motivated learners.

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A Spectrum ZX Book rests on a desk between a computer keyboard and an Anker device under a monitor stand, offering a moment of nostalgia and reflection for my dad who passed away.

Where it all started

In 1982, a Sinclair ZX Spectrum with rubber keys changed my life. Reflecting on the loss of my father, and the gift that sparked a lifelong passion for digital technology.

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My Journey with Adapt

I used to bribe developers with sweets to help me run Adapt. Now? It’s my secret weapon. Discover why I ditched traditional tools to build responsive “Learning Apps.”

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About Cath Ellis

Cath Ellis is an eLearning Designer and Developer based out of Melbourne, crafting engaging and effective learning experiences.
ABN: 32 316 313 079
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