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Video has come a long way. It’s a mainstay in our daily lives, both personally and professionally. As learning and development professionals, we should lean into the familiarity that our audience has with digesting content through video. Let’s explore the various ways video can be used in your next eLearning module or instructor-led training, considerations to keep in mind when producing videos, and what’s next for video in the future.

For twenty years, The Learning Guild has helped shape the conversation for learning professionals. In this episode of Powered by Learning, Learning Guild CEO David Kelly shares his perspective on the evolution of the training industry, the role of new technologies, and emerging opportunities for industry leaders.

As we see more and more companies prioritize accessibility in their eLearning, we must remember that the heart of accessibility is inclusivity – and our commitment to accessibility should also extend to meeting the needs of a linguistically diverse audience. If we have learners in our audience whose native languages are not English, we must ensure that we have content accurately translated and localized so they have the same learning experience. 

The user experience is more than just usability. In this episode, learning experience and design consultant Connie Malamed shares practical methods for improving the effectiveness of eLearning.

When we started our DEI program, I wanted it to be a different kind of business initiative. I wanted it to be a journey where we continuously increase our impact through the rest of my career and beyond. While I knew we could achieve some improvements right away, I recognized that the more ambitious results would require time.

The right combination of strategic planning, organizational development, and training can lead to success. In this episode, Monica Gould, President of Strategic Consulting Partners, shares how meaningful learning experiences can engage a workforce.

Find out in 2 minutes! This interactive quiz will help you evaluate if partnering with a training vendor will help you achieve the best results.

d’Vinci Interactive will present “Rethink Your Adult Training: K-12 Hacks Unleashed” at the upcoming Training Magazine Conference in Orlando, Florida, February 26-28, 2024. 

Drawing on the inspiration of K-12 learning techniques, d’Vinci President Mason Scuderi and Client Solutions Consultant Angeline Evans will help conference attendees reimagine their next adult training project. They will explore trends from successful K-12 educational solutions and uncover simple yet powerful strategies that can breathe new life into your adult training. 

Educating external audiences presents some unique challenges compared to internal, employee training. In this interview, Thought Industries CEO and Co-Founder Barry Kelly discusses the complexity of pricing strategies, the importance of brand continuity, and the need to use the right LMS to support learners outside of your organization.

As we're embarking on the New Year's tradition of doing more good and less not-so-good, it prompts a reflection on our roles as Instructional Designers. What should we do more of, and what should we steer clear of?