Data & Analytics
Gauging the performance of learners—and of learning—using a variety of methods, information and approaches helps L&D improve learning solution design and development.
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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 design, and ethical considerations, offering a comprehensive view of how data-driven AI enhances learning outcomes. Further, we analyze the current landscape, implementation case studies, and future prospects for data-enhanced adaptive learning in academic institutions. Introduction The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to the…
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Your AI Strategy Is Your Talent Strategy: Building the Skills Infrastructure to Power Enterprise Transformation
AI isn’t just disrupting workflows—it’s redefining the roles, skills, and systems that power the modern enterprise. In this session, we’ll explore why your AI strategy is your talent strategy, and how forward-thinking organizations are using skills intelligence to turn disruption into momentum. You’ll learn what it takes to build a future-proof talent tech stack—one that moves beyond content libraries to real, validated capability-building at scale.
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Establishing ROI at Every Phase of ADDIE
One of the hot topics in L&D right now is establishing an organization’s return on investment (ROI) from training offerings. This can feel daunting, especially if your L&D department lacks bandwidth. With increasing demands to do more with less, finding time to do the legwork to gather and compile all the data can feel like the final straw on the camel’s back.
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New Dates & Location for the Learning Leadership Conference 2025
The Learning Guild announces the 2025 Learning Leadership Conference in Orlando (Oct 1-3), featuring L&D executives from top companies, expanded networking, and deep dives into AI, data, and leadership development. Early registration discounts available.
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Investigating Informal Learning with Technology
Informal learning is having a moment right now, and it’s about time. As learning professionals, we can often get caught up in designing, developing, and implementing formal learning experiences, which can cause informal learning to fall to the wayside and easily be overlooked. However, informal learning experiences can have major, long-term effects on learning and business outcomes, so finding creative ways to track them can be valuable for L&D departments. What is informal learning? Informal learning is learning that is unstructured and self-directed. This is a broad definition, and there are different types of informal learning, but for our contexts,…
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Are Multiple-Choice Questions Killing Critical Thinking Skills?
In this fast-paced session, you’ll learn to distinguish when the ability to grade and track is important–and when it gets in the way of doing something instructionally valuable. You’ll get inspiration from real-life examples showing how learners can explore a concept and try it out for themselves in creative ways.
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Making Training Stick: An Imperative in High-Stakes Environments
In high-stakes environments, it’s essential thatcritical-skills training sticks—to support business goals while beingmanageable for those who create and deliver the learning experiences. TyRoberts, SVP of Realizeit, will share the tenets of what makes work-criticaltraining engaging, applicable, and durable in high-stakes environments. And,equally important, how to do that despite time and resource constraints.
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David Kelly’s Curated Content for 2/10/2025
This week’s curated articles explore key L&D topics, including professional development, inclusive online teaching, e-learning quality assurance, measuring long-term impact, and navigating future industry challenges.
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4 Strategic Elements for Impactful Learning
Learning is at a crossroads. Technology has changed everything. Leaders want skill building but do not place value on L&D. We must adopt a new plan to seize this opportunity. Learn how to move from an order taker to a partner by developing a plan that moves L&D to the modern world of work. See a sample strategy and learn the new language to speak to the business.
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The Problem-Statement Workshop: Three Steps to Kickstart Any L&D Project
Struggling to connect your L&D projects toreal business outcomes? The secret lies in crafting clear, actionable ProblemStatements. Join Scott Provence, VP of Integrated Services at ELB Learning, fora hands-on workshop that transforms how you define and solve challenges. Bringyour toughest problems and leave with clarity, focus, and a toolkit to drivemeasurable results.