I read several articles and blog posts daily as part of my ongoing professional development. Each week, I curate a few of my favorites, including a brief introduction explaining why I find the article valuable and recommend you read it.
Here's a summary of this week's content:
- Embrace innovation with Walt Disney's insights
- How productive failure deepens learning and adaptability
- A look at how future e-learning integrates seamlessly into workflows
- Using AI to shift instructional design to strategic partnerships
- How gaming fosters valuable workplace skills and teamwork
Walt Disney's Wisdom: Lessons for Learning & Development Leaders
In this article, I explore timeless insights from Walt Disney, emphasizing how they resonate with today's learning leaders. From embracing innovation and the drive for teamwork to maintaining a forward-focused mindset, Disney's wisdom offers a framework for developing resilient, adaptable approaches that help professionals navigate an ever-evolving landscape.
A professor of learning science explains how failure helps you learn
Manu Kapur explores the concept of Productive Failure, demonstrating how intentional design for struggle can deepen learning and improve adaptability. The article illustrates how setbacks can be transformed into powerful moments for a more flexible and lasting understanding by engaging learners in challenging problem-solving before offering direct instruction.
What’s the Next Generation of E-Learning Interfaces?
In this article, Ben Betts explores how the next generation of e-learning interfaces will shift from traditional LMS systems to seamless, workflow-integrated solutions. By leveraging AI and advanced content creation tools, future platforms may minimize user interfaces altogether, refocusing the LMS on administrative roles like compliance and tracking rather than learner engagement.
The Post-AI Instructional Designer
Dr. Philippa Hardman examines how instructional design is evolving with AI integration, highlighting the shift from task-based AI delegation to a more collaborative partnership model. This approach transforms the role of instructional designers, requiring them to adapt with new skills, positioning them as strategic learning architects who blend technology and pedagogy effectively.
Why Gaming Is Good for the Workplace
While often viewed as a distraction, gaming can build cognitive, social, and emotional skills that are valuable in today’s complex work environments. Jesse Olsen challenges traditional views, highlighting research on how games like D&D foster collaboration, creativity, and resilience, and argues that organizations should embrace gaming as a pathway to improved teamwork and workplace culture.
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