“I saw it on TikTok!” is becoming “I learned it on TikTok ..read more

Rowlf the Dog once said, "I don't eat dinner, I just have a few laps before bedtime." While that may work for a canine comedian, most of us instructional designers can't simply lick up inspiration from the floor. No, we need to actively seek out unexpected muses to jolt us out of our predictable patterns and standard eLearning templates ..read more

Originally presented by Managing Partner Richard Lowenthal at Learning Guild’s DevLearn Conference, October 2019 ..read more

Instructional designers and eLearning developers compete against job tasks and the whole world of distractions that is social media, TV, etc., for their learners’ attention. It’s a challenge, but resources like the ELB Learning Asset Library can help ..read more

Collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) plays a crucial role in creating effective custom eLearning content and courses. By leveraging SMEs' expertise, instructional designers can ensure the learning materials' accuracy, relevance, and depth. SMEs' contributions enrich the learning material with relevant and up-to-date information, aligning the content with industry standards and best practices ..read more

For instructional designers, the traditional process of relying solely on human subject matter experts (SMEs) can be time-consuming, frustrating, and sometimes costly. Yet working with SMEs is critical for creating effective training content. SMEs provide the in-depth knowledge of the topic that instructional designers need to develop accurate and comprehensive learning materials.  ..read more

Virtual reality is not only good for gaining muscle memory or building empathy, it can also be used to create very engaging gamified experiences. Using games and game mechanics in your training can also increase engagement and learner retention. So, really, mixing those elements into VR experiences can be a winning combination—like jelly beans and chocolate rabbits. That’s my random segue into today’s topic.  ..read more

As learning and development (L&D) professionals, it's crucial to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and methodologies. One such game-changer is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in L&D programs. However, to truly harness the potential of AI, we must approach it with a unique perspective – one that draws from the principles of theater ..read more

In this thought-provoking webinar, an all-star panel featuring Brandon Carson, Global Head of Learning, Leadership and Cultural Experiences at Starbucks, Ryan Austin, CEO of Cognota, and Ellen Burns-Johnson, Lead Learning Strategist at ELB Learning, tackled the challenge of creating an agile, adaptable L&D playbook fit for today's turbulent business landscape ..read more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) swept into the business world like a tornado. This storm of technological innovation left IT, L&D, and HR scrambling to come up with plans and policies to help individual contributors take advantage of the benefits of AI without making job roles obsolete or risking confidential company or client data ..read more