eLI Proudly Presents: The eLearning Unscripted Podcast With Dr. Michael Allen

eLI Proudly Presents: The eLearning Unscripted Podcast With Dr. Michael Allen
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Summary: This episode of eLearning Unscripted features Dr. Michael Allen from Allen Interactions, who speaks with us about his book, Rethinking eLearning, and the critical role of empathy in learning design.

Revisiting Challenges And Updating Instructional Design Principles

Now approaching 60 years of research and development of digital instruction, Dr. Michael Allen has been synthesizing lessons learned. In this podcast, he shares insights on why the fundamentals of human learning should remain the primary focus when designing meaningful learning journeys and how organizations can move away from a content-centric approach to L&D.

eLearning Unscripted: Rethinking eLearning And Breaking Away From A Content-Centric Approach With Dr. Michael Allen
Explore what works, what doesn't, and what's missing in eLearning.

Meet Our Guest: Dr. Michael Allen

Dr. Michael Allen, CEO & Chairman for Allen Interactions, has been a pioneer in the eLearning industry since 1975. With decades of professional, academic, and corporate experience in teaching, developing, and marketing interactive learning and performance support systems, Dr. Allen has led teams of doctorate-level specialists in learning research, Instructional Design, computer-based training, and human engineering.

About This Episode Of eLearning Unscripted

Here's a sneak peek of what this episode covers:

  • What prompted Dr. Allen to write Rethinking eLearning?
  • Why are empathy and relevancy so critical when creating meaningful learning experiences, and why are these key elements so often overlooked?
  • Highlighting an example of how Allen Interactions has helped an organization break away from a content-centric approach and create more impactful, motivational learning experiences.
  • While emerging technologies, such as AI, are attracting a lot of attention in the industry, what have we been missing when it comes to human fundamentals and building real, impactful learning experiences?
  • What does the future hold for personalized learning journeys, particularly in terms of tech-human collaboration?

Listen To The Podcast Today

Check out eLearning Unscripted: Rethinking eLearning And Breaking Away From A Content-Centric Approach With Dr. Michael Allen to uncover the critical contributions relevance and empathy make in the creation of meaningful, memorable, and motivational learning experiences.