Microlearning is designed to meet a specific learning outcome, but how can you know that your design will be effective? One aspect to consider is the cognitive load required to process the information and activities you design. That’s because information overload is a significant hindrance to effective learning and retention. Fortunately, we can do something about it. Over the decades, cognitive load theory has been researched and refined. This interactive session demonstrates ways that learning designers can reduce high cognitive load during individualized and collaborative learning.  

What organizations and employees expect of Learning & Development (L&D) has changed dramatically over the last three years. Organizations and L&D units themselves have experienced dramatic growth or contraction; reorganization is rife; pandemic fatigue is endemic; technology such as artificial intelligence is changing the way we work and live; and fear is common. Amidst these challenges, L&D is trying to redefine itself while addressing dynamic needs at unprecedented speeds. In this whitepaper, members of Training magazine’s Training Hall of Fame explore what these transformative changes mean to L&D as a profession and where their organizations need to go. It also discusses the challenges L&D faces, the opportunities ahead, and implications for the future. About the Training Hall of Fame Created in 2008, the Training Hall of Fame comprises organizations that attained a spot in the Top 10 of Training magazine’s Training APEX Awards for four consecutive years. The Training APEX Awards recognize outstanding employer-sponsored workforce training and development. Training Hall of Fame companies are: Birmingham Water Works Board   KLA Corporation BNSF Railway   KPMG LLP Booz Allen Hamilton   Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Capital Blue Cross   McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Deloitte LLP   Nationwide Dollar General Corporation   PwC EY   Sonic Automotive IBM   Verizon Keller Williams Realty, Inc.            United Wholesale Mortgage 

Join us for a conversation with Megan Torrance, author of the just-released book Data & Analytics for Instructional Designers. This book addresses the specific needs of L&D professionals who are interested in doing more with data, but don’t know where to get started. Megan will share a process for analysis - beginning with business needs & hypotheses, what it means to design for data, and the steps you’ll take to extract, clean and analyze it. Along the way, case studies and examples from the book will be shared so you can see how it’s done!  

This webinar will teach a fundamental methodology of applying coaching design principles to your training initiatives for maximum results. The results include supporting the training initiative as well as its application post training period this methodology is very easy to use and provides training departments with an approach that elevates the brand of your training.   

Branching scenarios can engage learners and provide relevant decision-making practice. While branching scenarios can be very valuable, nothing is the right solution for every training problem. Branching scenarios can be challenging to design and time-consuming to build. That might leave you wondering: When is it worth the time and effort to create a branching scenario? When do the benefits of branching scenarios outweigh the costs to create them? Are there any easier alternatives that could work, or might even work better in some situations?

Whether or not you consider yourself a techie, this is a must-attend session for you. In Part 1, we discussed how ChatGPT Impacts Microlearning, Just-in-Time and Just-Enough Learning, Workflow Learning, and Story-Learning Design

Every year, The Bob Pike Group survey’s a large sample of trainers across the United States from every sector and size company. Join live as Becky unpacks the most current, relevant trends in L&D—and most importantly, what that data means for you. This session is your chance to be in the know, in on the discussion, and equipped to make data driven decisions that impact the way to approach your work.  

Everyone knows that text-heavy slides are terrible presentation and learning experiences, and yet everyone still uses them. Why? A major contributor is that dreaded question - ‘can you send me your slides?’ And so you have to include all the text. What if there was another way? What if there were five other ways?  

Discover how to train your teams to triple the number of appointments they book and improve appointment quality at the same time!

Are you struggling to get the support you need from stakeholders and managers for your programs to be successful? If so, you are not alone. This webinar will address the core challenges faced worldwide by learning and development professionals in getting a seat at the table, and securing the resources they need throughout the training and development process.  

Drawing on decades of psychological research and data from 96,000,000 responses across 550 organizations, we identified 5 key practices for trainers, speakers, evaluators and survey practitioners: Timing - ask key questions BEFORE your event

Audiences are changing and becoming more diverse by the day. As a result, the wants and needs of our audiences have evolved along with the expectations of us as presenters. Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Nolan Haims will address how design, communication, and software techniques can help speakers take into account and adjust for age, gender, ethnicity, physical abilities, language barriers, and even attention spans. Topics include: Selecting more mindful imagery and iconography Balancing text and visuals for older and younger audiences Accessibility considerations in PowerPoint Special considerations when presenting online Live transcription and translation with just a click!

Onboarding is a vital part of the employee orientation process. New hires need the right tools and information to become a productive member on their team and at the organization. However, for many, onboarding stops after Day 1. In this infographic, you’ll learn:  How to begin onboarding before an employee’s official start date What should be done prior to arrival, on the first day, the first week, and the first month of employment  Why onboarding should continue for up to 6 months or more

Prior to the pandemic, Microlearning was popular and the trend During the pandemic and the subsequent endemic, Microlearning has further deepened its roots. Its heightened impact is a direct result of the growth of remote, hybrid, and nomadic work which has become a permanent way of work, and learning. In essence, these approaches have now converged.   

A strong network of partners often acts as a crucial differentiator for successful businesses. A motivated partner network drives co-innovation, provides impactful solutions, and creates new experiences for customers. However, the partner landscape is evolving, and partners now have more choices of providers than earlier. Keeping a partner engaged and educated with the right product knowledge often acts as a clincher to drive business at scale across geographies. Building an effective partner learning playbook is therefore an investment in the path of partner-led growth.  

Branching scenarios can be a great solution for giving people an opportunity to practice making relevant decisions. While they can be a valuable experience for learners, building branching scenarios can be time-consuming and challenging. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in the process of planning and designing branching scenarios. What you need is a better process for creating branching scenarios.  

In this presentation, Josh will provide a roadmap for L&D professionals seeking to leverage AI effectively. You'll discover the six key disciplines that are essential for anyone who wants to utilize these powerful tools to their fullest potential:  

To train the most up-to-date, efficient and skilled workforce you need to know what L&D trends to follow. This infographic highlights the key takeaways from Donald H. Taylor’s 2023 Global Sentiment Survey Results, and includes: Hottest trends in L&D this year Biggest challenges in the L&D space Persistent differences across geographies, and where they come from

What do you do when you want to learn something new? More and more often, you look for a video tutorial on the Internet! Whether it's in our private lives or in the professional world, video training is booming. Everyone is producing their own tutorials and maintaining their own Youtube channel, sometimes for the better, but often for the worse!  

Learners learn best with stories. But do most designers and developers have difficulty creating them? Most often these narratives sound like … "Once upon a time" tales. These are long and laborious to develop. They are expensive and difficult to produce.  So, what is another option to consider? Super short stories! These are very brief and simple but relatable scenarios that quickly convert lesson content into highly engaging lessons. They are cheaper and faster to create.  

Imagine that your virtual training is so lively and compelling that people clamor to attend. Even for dry or dull topics, most learning professionals prefer to design and deliver engaging virtual learning experiences.  

Live virtual training has gone from a novelty to the instructional instrument of choice for many organizations. While audiences and trainers may feel Zoom-ed out, creative use of the latest generation of digital tools can supercharge your virtual training programs and deliver a better ROI than traditional, face-to-face learning experiences. Brella Co-founder/Senior Creative Event Strategist Mark Mallchok and Brella Technical Director Joshua Stroud walk you through how to: Bring an event-based mindset to your virtual training efforts Create virtual trainings with meaningful interactions and gamification to achieve durable, measurable results Integrate the power of vMix/OBS into Zoom and Teams meetings Use these digital production tools to give your next training a broadcast-quality polish By the end of the session, you’ll have a roadmap for transforming run-of-the-mill training into engaging, memorable learning experiences.

Q:  Arrrgggghhh!  Too many tools and not enough time to get to know them!  How can L&D Pros keep up on all the many tools and technologies being released every day???  

Are you re-creating the wheel every time you facilitate virtual classes? Wondering how to save time while still creating an engaging learning experience? Wish you had repeatable shortcuts to help efficiently set up and deliver your virtual programs?