An article by Instinct's Director of Learning Solutions, Andrew Welsh. I've now spent fifteen years recruiting in L&D. Countless conversations about SCORM, 70:20:10 and whether the LMS is dead. I’ve watched the rise, fall and rise again of gamification and witnessed Instructional Designers rebrand themselves as LXD’s and IT Trainers as AI Trainers (many without…
Whether you’re planning a project, reviewing contractor budgets or looking to understand the changing education talent market, our 2026 Higher & Professional Education Talent Market Outlook is here to help you hire with confidence. For over 15 years, Instinct has supported organisations across the education sector with specialist talent across Digital Learning, Learning Technology, Education…
Are you still relying on spreadsheets, email chains, and in-person seminars to train your staff? Don’t worry, as you’re not alone. Fortunately, there’s a better way! An LMS (Learning Management System) offers a powerful solution to inconsistent training programmes and frustrated employees. In this blog, the experts from Instinct Resourcing will tell you all you…
For over 15 years, Instinct have worked closely with Universities, Colleges, Chartered Institutes, and Professional Education providers across the UK to support and consult on digital learning recruitment - from Instructional Designers and Learning Technologists to Data and AI specialists. Hiring challenges are always evolving, which is dependent on a number of factors. However, we’re…
Across the Digital Learning sector, particularly in Higher and Professional education, we're seeing a decisive shift in how organisations approach recruitment in 2025. Historically, Instinct has supported with the provision of permanent and contract resources in equal measure. However, with ongoing budget pressure and ‘hiring freezes’ (a popular term in 2025), many institutions are facing…
The term ‘Virtual Learning Environment’ is often abbreviated to “VLE” and represents the digital education systems predominantly used in the higher and adult education sectors, as opposed to the “LMS” used more commonly in the private sectors. While not always the case, the most common VLE’s are Moodle, Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard, and even Google Workplace…
VLE is an abbreviation for “Virtual Learning Environment”. A virtual learning environment is a web-based software that houses and manages learning material, typically across the education sector. Alternative names There are many different names or terms used for a VLE, some organisations call it a Learning Management System or Platform or LMS for short, and…
As in all sectors, the digital transformation in higher education is already well underway, with developments in eLearning technology helping to spearhead this shift—promising students more relevant educational experiences, teachers and lecturers less time spent on administrative tasks, and support staff with the ability to empower their educational strategies with data-driven insights. With 96% of…
