As Toronto’s authorized Articulate development company, we design custom eLearning that engages learners and delivers measurable results. Using the full Articulate 360 suite, we create immersive, device-optimized courses that pair refined visual design with rigorous AODA and WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance. Grounded in proven instructional design, our solutions are cost-effective, highly engaging, and fully localizable for multilingual workforces. Whether modernizing legacy training or building new programs from the ground up, we ensure every learning experience is inclusive, technically seamless, and built to enterprise-grade accessibility standards.
MLS delivers end-to-end multilingual curriculum development and instructional design for high-impact eLearning. Whether developing new programs, conducting subject matter expert (SME) interviews, or adapting existing PowerPoint and Word content, our team of content writers, technical editors, and accessibility specialists ensures every course is effective and fully accessible. We provide expert eLearning localization in more than 15 languages—including American Sign Language (ASL)—supported by professional storyboarding and interactive design to drive results.
At MLS, we elevate learner engagement by blending professional eLearning with high-impact visual learning through AI-enabled multimedia production. Our capabilities include sophisticated animations using Animaker and Powtoon, lifelike AI talking-head digital assistants with supporting B-roll created with Synthesia, and professionally produced bespoke video production integrated seamlessly into Articulate-based courses. From complex branching scenarios for corporate training to premium explainer videos for all audiences, we manage the full production lifecycle.
Why organizations choose MLS over other eLearning vendors:
30 years. 300+ courses. Hundreds of thousands of learners trained. We know how to turn content into training that works — fast.
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Everything we build is developed 100% in-house by our Toronto team. No outsourcing.
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Most vendors make courses look good. We make them work.
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Need one course — or an entire learning ecosystem? We handle it.
Read MoreMedia Learning Systems has been building custom eLearning for Canadian organizations since 1996. Today, we combine senior instructional design expertise with modern AI-enabled production to deliver high-impact training faster and more cost-effectively than traditional development models. Every project is led directly by our CEO and founder, ensuring senior-level oversight from concept to launch.
Since founding MLS in 1996, Dr. Jon has been a driving force in the evolution of Canada’s digital learning landscape. He holds a PhD in Educational Technology and Adult Learning Theory from the University of Calgary, a credential that informs his data-driven approach to digital transformation.
Since founding MLS in 1996, Dr. Jon has been a driving force in the evolution of Canada’s digital learning landscape. He holds a PhD in Educational Technology and Adult Learning Theory from the University of Calgary, a credential that informs his data-driven approach to digital learning transformation. With over 12 years of experience as a sessional instructor of Adult Learning Theory at Mount Royal University and 3 decades as CEO, he possesses a rare ability to bridge the gap between academic rigor and the fast-paced requirements of running a cutting-edge, technology business in the heart of Toronto. Since the start, his mission has remained consistent: transforming complex subject matter into clear, accessible, and highly engaging online learning environments.
The cornerstone of the MLS methodology is rooted in Dr. Jon's doctoral research and published work, which introduced a guiding principle that was groundbreaking in the 1990s and remains vital today: effective online learning must first reach the learner regardless of cognitive style or ability before it can truly teach that learner.
This philosophy recognizes that for learning to occur, designers must first remove barriers and also spark engagement. By meticulously accommodating diverse learning styles, personality preferences, and varying levels of subject matter expertise, Dr. Jon ensures that every project—from interactive branching simulations to multimedia-rich courseware—is inclusive, accessible and engaging. In an era of content "overload", this approach prioritizes cognitive ease-of-use and AODA & WCAG 2.2 Level AA Compliance, ensuring that every learner, regardless of their background or ability, can successfully navigate and master the material.
Under Dr. Jon’s strategic leadership, Media Learning Systems has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in instructional design. His commitment to deep, applied learning has earned MLS 12 prestigious awards for eLearning excellence and the long-term trust of organizations ranging from small non-profits to global enterprises.
By moving beyond simple "page-turning" slides and focusing on immersive, simulation-based learning, Dr. Jon helps organizations bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical workplace application. His work does more than just deliver information; it drives real-world performance outcomes, enhances on-the-job effectiveness, and provides a measurable return on investment for his clients. As a visionary in the field, Dr. Jon continues to advocate for the advancement of the eLearning profession, ensuring that MLS remains at the forefront of educational innovation.
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