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The Impact of Learner Data on Adaptive AI-Driven Learning Systems
Adaptive AI-driven learning systems are transforming higher education by offering personalized learning experiences. Central to their effectiveness is the integration and analysis of learner data. This article examines how various types of learner data contribute to the performance and efficacy of adaptive learning systems. We explore data sources, methodologies for data analysis, implications for instructional […]
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Beyond Click-Next: How Test Automation Can Revolutionize Learning Technology & Improve User Engagement
Introduction: The hidden quality problem in learning technology Learning platforms have evolved at a significant pace by integrating adaptive learning, AI-driven recommendations, and immersive experiences to engage learners. However, there is one critical issue that goes unnoticed often: quality assurance (QA) and reliability testing in learning technology. When L&D (learning and development) systems exhibit broken […]
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Understanding the Scope of Learning Technology
Learning technology is constantly changing, and keeping up with all the changes is almost a full-time job. We spoke with attendees at DevLearn 2024 about their takeaways from the event, and they were amazed at the amount of technology on the market today and what it can do. Embrace technology at your organization Attendees were […]
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The Magic Formula for Learning Content That Actually Changes Behavior
We’ve all been victims of bad training. But what if there were a formula to create learning experiences that would not only keep people awake but actually transform how they work?Good news! That formula exists, and it’s as easy as remembering one word: SURE.
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How Your Peers are Using AI
There’s no question that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in learning and development is a topic being explored by just about every L&D professional right now. But have you ever wondered how your peers are really using AI every day? At the 2024 DevLearn Conference & Expo, we asked attendees about their AI use […]
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If Leadership Training Isn’t Applied, It Hasn’t Happened
L&D leadership training sessions often “feel” successful. A program is designed, a workshop is delivered, and employees leave feeling informed and engaged. But if that training isn’t applied in the workplace, did it actually happen? If we focus entirely on the “learning” but not the “development,” we’re wasting huge amounts of time and money. So […]
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Boost Workflow Learning with In-Product Tours
Have you ever invested months building comprehensive training content, only to discover that almost nobody was using it? At Pigment, a business planning platform, we faced this exact challenge. Despite our robust Pigment Academy featuring video tutorials, eLearning courses, and practice activities, the majority of our users—particularly the business users representing most of our user […]
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Skilling Up for AI Transformation
By Megan Torrance and Lauren Milstid Back in the summer of 2023, the AI buzz was loud and growing louder by the day. In nearly every conversation, learning leaders were asking versions of the same question: How do we get our people ready for this? Not just ready to click through a webinar or try […]
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Microlearning Secrets from Marketers: How to Make Learning Stick
The attention economy has changed everything. People are bombarded with content, distractions are endless, and companies are fighting harder than ever to keep audiences engaged. Marketers have mastered the art of grabbing attention and making messages memorable—something many Learning & Development (L&D) teams struggle with. One solution? Apply marketing principles to microlearning. Marketers know how […]
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From AI to Accessibility: Interview with Guild Master Diane Elkins
DevLearn 2024 celebrated Diane Elkins as Guild Master for her L&D impact. From resume writing to co-founding Artisan Learning, she finds purpose in helping people work better. Elkins has mixed feelings on AI’s role, excited by accessibility potential but cautious about writing quality. She sees a future prioritizing accessibility in L&D.