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Designing with Dyslexia in Mind
For learning designers, especially those creating workplace training, professional development, or eLearning, Dyslexia Awareness Month is an opportunity to reflect on how design choices impact one of the largest neurodiverse groups.
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From A(I) to X(R): A Technical Training Specialist Shares All
Shelley Pinder, Technical Training Specialist at ENMAX, started in Learning & Development accidentally. However, what has followed so far is a career full of innovation and a deep love of performance improvement technology. I caught up with Shelley to discuss her role, her current challenges, and her upcoming speaking engagement at DevLearn 2025. Q: What […]
By Christine Shaw • -
Tiktokification of Learning: What EdTech Can Learn from Social Platforms
Content formats and learner expectations are changing fast, now more than ever before. If you could gain the insight you need in just 30 seconds instead of 30 minutes, wouldn’t you choose the faster option?
By Mustapha Salaudeen • -
What if I Don’t Know Yet? Finding Direction as a Young L&D Professional
The early years in L&D come with a unique set of challenges that can make it hard to find your footing. But there are ways to approach this stage that will help you navigate the uncertainty, build confidence, and set yourself up for long-term success.
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5 Ideas to Boost Your Creativity
Creativity is essential in the current performance improvement environment. As learners are constantly bombarded with information, designing learning experiences that inspire and engage is a non-negotiable. At DevLearn 2024, keynote speaker Erik Wahl shared powerful insights on how L&D professionals can generate ideas to keep their work fresh and innovative. Here are five ways to […]
By Christine Shaw • -
Navigating Divides: How CQ Strengthens DEI in Today’s World
Employees with higher CQ perceive stronger inclusion within their work groups. This creates a reinforcing cycle: Inclusive environments help CQ grow, and CQ helps environments become more inclusive.
By Devon Sanabria • -
Vibe Coding: The Power & Paradox for L&D
Vibe coding has shifted from curiosity to capability. With tools like Opal, instructional designers and SMEs can build directly, experiment cheaply, and test what resonates.
By Markus Bernhardt • -
Mastering AI Literacy: A New Core Competency for L&D Professionals
In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, the role of Learning and Development (L&D) professionals is evolving. It’s no longer enough to simply be aware of AI; a deeper AI literacy is becoming a core competency. This isn’t about becoming a data scientist or a coder, but about developing the knowledge and skills to […]
By Christine Shaw • -
Supercharge Learning with NotebookLM
Imagine you have a complex task or topic you need to understand, but you’re short on time for extensive reading. My experience with NotebookLM and Gemini 2.5 Pro offer a way to streamline this process. I have found it to be this combination to be the ultimate tool for understanding things.
By Cheryl Kay Johnson • -
Creating a Culture of Learning to Retain & Grow Early-Career Talent
In the era of emerging new technologies, organizations need to create, develop, and retain their workforce, especially early-career professionals, to match the growing demands of the customers.