AI-Powered Personalized Learning: The Future of Cost-Effective E-Learning
Picture this: Two ambitious professionals are each taking an online project management course. Two Design Approaches Which of these two learners will be more likely to achieve—and retain—the promised learning objectives and outcomes? Mitchel is taking a course designed using a generalized learning approach. Long the norm for eLearning development, it is a one-size-fits-all solution […]
The Science of Adult Learning: Leveraging Self-Direction, Life Experience, and AI Technologies
I love learning! It’s no surprise that I transitioned from a career in accounting and auditing to instructional design, because I also love helping people learn. Recently, I took an online course on prompt engineering. But, my goodness… the course was dense… …and obviously not designed for a busy professional. It was lecture-focused and provided […]
Combatting the Forgetting Curve
In my past professional life, I often felt frustrated spending valuable time learning a new skill, only to struggle with recalling the information when I needed it. For instance, after attending an advanced Excel seminar and being captivated by pivot tables, I couldn’t recall how to use them six months later when the perfect opportunity […]
Build Knowledge, Not Fear
My youngest son was a daredevil. I lost count of all the times that he wanted to launch himself off the stairs into my arms when he was a toddler, or I caught him climbing something that he shouldn’t. Thankfully, we were able to avoid any significant injuries. Wondering where he got this from, my […]
The Power of E-learning in Onboarding
Many moons ago (so many that I’ve lost count), I started my first job in public practice as an accounting technician. The first day, after being introduced to my new colleagues and shown my desk, a box was given to me, and I was asked to prepare a review engagement file. At the top of […]
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in Instructional Design
When creating something for a client – be it an interactive scenario, a visual design concept, or even a course outline – we have learned that it’s always best to prepare something for them to react to. Why? Many people find it difficult to clearly articulate their vision when you ask them what they want […]
Drive Learner Engagement in a Live-Virtual Setting
When I was in high school, there was a teacher that fired chalk erasers at students who were falling asleep, or otherwise distracted, in class. That wouldn’t work in today’s world—throwing objects at unsuspecting students is likely to lead to a reprimand, never mind the fact that chalk erasers are ancient relics from an older […]
Traditional E-learning, Micro-learning, or Nano-Learning – What’s Right for my Employees?
The demands on employees’ time are immense. Despite technological advancements speeding up our work processes, it seems like our people have even less time. In this scenario, fitting in learning, whether company-mandated or certification-based (or both), becomes a challenge. Clients often approach us to address this issue by designing learning programs in smaller, more manageable […]
Level Up Your Learning: The Power of
Gamification in Training Programs
Recently, I observed the delivery of an instructor-led program our company had developed for a client. I often observe our pilot deliveries to learn what went well, what didn’t, and where we might need to tweak the program to better achieve the desired learning outcomes. I was sitting at the back of the room when […]
Cognitive Load
Imagine you’re at your desk, working diligently on an important report for a client. You’re deep into your analysis when your email dings with a new message, then your phone rings with a call from a colleague. Not long after, a reminder pops up on your desktop for a meeting in 15 minutes. It’s a […]