Can visuals, superhero tropes, and action-driven storytelling make learning more engaging and effective? In this webinar, we’ll explore how digital comics transform complex topics into immersive, easy-to-digest narratives that captivate learners and drive meaningful outcomes.

Discover why superheroes—characters defined by action, challenges, and transformation—are perfect models for real-world problem-solving and decision-making. Learn what storytelling techniques we can borrow from superhero movies to create dynamic, action-first instructional experiences.

Through real-world case studies and practical applications, you’ll see how organizations are using this innovative approach to teach critical concepts. Plus, gain actionable insights on designing your own interactive comic-based learning experiences that boost retention, motivation, and workplace application.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how digital comics break down complex topics into engaging, easy-to-understand narratives
• Discover why superhero storytelling enhances problem-solving and decision-making in learning
• Explore practical ways to integrate action-first design techniques into instructional experiences
• Gain insights from case studies on how organizations successfully use comic-based learning

Karl M. Kapp, Ed.D., is a professor of Instructional Design and Technology at Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg, PA and author of a dozen books on the convergence of learning, technology, games and interactive instruction including the best selling "The Gamification of Learning and Instruction" and the soon to be released "Action-First Learning: Instructional Design Techniques to Engage and Inspire."

Karl writes a popular LinkedIn Newsletter called "L&D Easter Eggs" and is a frequent international keynote speaker, workshop leader, moderator, and panelist at conferences as well as events for private corporations and universities. He is a TEDx speaker, author of ten LinkedIn Learning Courses, developer of digital and analog learning games, and passionate about action-first learning designs. His current passion projects are his YouTube series called "The Unofficial, Unauthorized History of Learning Games" and his series "How AI Helps L&D Professionals."

Follow him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlkapp/

Kevin Thorn is an award-winning eLearning designer with over 20 years’ experience in the training industry. After retiring from the Army as a trainer, Kevin earned a Technology Management degree in pursuit of an IT career.

Kevin has been a popular trainer of Storyline since the product was released several years ago.

When his interest in technology mashed with his passion for visual design along with his experience in training, he founded NuggetHead Studioz, LLC. The Studioz is a custom design and development company providing services in instructional design, storyboarding, eLearning development, Articulate Storyline training, illustration, graphic design, storytelling, cartooning and comics.