Emerging Technologies
Breakthrough technologies impacting how people work, shop, entertain, and live that can ultimately affect how people learn.
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Three Technologies that are Reshaping the L&D Landscape
Technology is transforming nearly every learning and development function, from content creation to coaching to upskilling. Dani Johnson’s keynote, “Navigating the Future: Harnessing Learning Technologies in the 2024 Workplace,” at DevLearn 2024, revealed more details on some of the tech that is changing learning and performance management as we know it. New advances in measuring & verifying skillsAI has helped make significant strides in skills assessment. Here are three ways that L&D is very close to being able to quantify at scale people’s abilities: The rise of “relationship tech”Did you know learning technology can help build or enhance relationships between…
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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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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 interactions, slow content or failures in accessibility, user engagement plummets. Research has shown that adoption of digital learning drops by up to 60% when platforms exhibit usability issues. Despite this study, a lot of organizations still tend to focus more on the content creation aspect…
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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 wowed by the scope of technology that exists today and how much of it they were unaware of before the event. One attendee even said, “There’s a lot that I don’t know and a lot that I can know.” Another attendee encouraged organizations to…
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Skills, Software, & Strategy in a World of AI: Best Practices for Learner Adoption
Explore how to drive learner adoption in the ageof AI. “Skills, Software, and Strategy: Best Practices for LearnerAdoption in a World of AI” offers best practices for aligning learningtools with business goals through personalization, skills enablement, changemanagement, and strategic leadership. Ideal for L&D and HR professionalslooking to turn their investments into a high-impact, results-driven strategy.
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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 and discovered that it’s being used in a variety of ways: Writing scripts & code Some attendees found AI to be a time-saver in writing code for projects that they are working on. Also, they mentioned using AI to write scripts that they’re using to…
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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 out a chatbot, but really ready—to use it, adapt with it, and lead with it. Spoiler: It’s not just about training. It’s about transformation. And not the kind that happens overnight. In fact, it’s ongoing. Lately, I’ve been in a lot of conversations—some casual, some…
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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.
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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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AI Avatars in Learning: The Science of Engagement & Best Practices for Interactivity
Explore the science behind AI avatars inlearning! This webinar covers how human-avatar interaction impacts retention,best practices for coaching and simulations, and how to create immersive,interactive experiences that drive behavior change. Learn to balance realism,interactivity, and instructional design for effective AI-powered learning.