LxD Lab

✨ 15 AI Usecases That Will Reimagine Your LXD Workflows! Are tedious tasks stealing your design time as an LXD? 🤔 Impactful learning experiences are born from creativity and thoughtful design. But how much time do we lose on repetitive tasks like note-taking and content creation? Imagine reclaiming those precious hours to focus on crafting transformative learning journeys. AI is here to empower us! Discover 15 powerful AI usecases that can streamline your LXD workflows. Experience the "Before & After" of incorporating AI into your process and unlock a new world of possibilities! 💪🚀 1. Note-taking & Summarization - Otter.ai Fireflies.ai Fathom - AI Meeting Assistant 2. Content Generation & Ideation - ChatGPT Anthropic Google Gemini Writesonic 3. Intelligent Tutoring & Feedback - Cognii 4. Chatbots & Virtual Assistants - DialogFlows Character.AI 5. Automated Assessment & Grading - Gradescope Formative 6. Immersive Storytelling & Simulations - Luma AI Runway 7. Audio Generation & Voiceovers - Murf AI, WellSaid, ElevenLabs 8. Podcast-Style Learning Experiences - Descript 9. AI-Powered Image Generation - DALL-E Open Ai , Midjourney 10. AI Video Generation - Synthesia 11. Polished & Error-Free Content - Grammarly 12. Effortless Quiz Creation - Quizizz 13. Stunning Presentations in Seconds - MagicSlides App 14. Virtual Backgrounds - Zoomscape Inc. 15. Research & Content Curation - Liner Perplexity Embrace the power of AI and unlock new levels of LXD efficiency and innovation! Which AI tools are your LXD lifesavers and for what use cases? Share in the comments below! 👇

Ever stumbled upon an LxD conversation and felt like you needed a translator? 🙋♀️ We've all been there! The world of Learning Experience Design and L&D is brimming with acronyms, jargon, and specialized terms that can leave anyone feeling a bit lost. That's why we've put together this handy A-Z dictionary, breaking down all the essential buzzwords you need to know. From ADDIE to ZPD, consider this your go-to guide for navigating this lingo! 📖 How to Use This List: Bookmark it!: Keep this post handy for quick reference whenever you encounter unfamiliar terms. Share the Knowledge: Help your colleagues and network by sharing this post - let's demystify LxD together! Test Your Knowledge: Quiz yourself or your team to see how many terms you already know! Let's connect and keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts and any other terms you'd add to the list in the comments below. 👇

Ever feel like traditional learning is like wearing someone else's glasses? It's blurry, and uncomfortable, and makes it hard to see clearly. Personalized adaptive learning (PAL) is like getting your own custom-fit glasses.  It's designed to provide a learning experience that's as unique as you are. Think of PAL as your personal GPS or Google Maps for learning. It understands where you are, creates a custom route to your goals, and adjusts along the way based on your progress. This approach uses advanced algorithms to understand your strengths and weaknesses. It's like having a coach who knows exactly how to help you reach your potential – whether that means extra practice on tricky topics or challenges to keep you engaged. This need for personalized support becomes quite powerful in contexts, where teachers are overburdened, and classrooms are overcrowded. Educational Initiatives, an organisation based in India, is tackling this problem with Mindspark, a PAL product that: - Clear Diagnosis: Assesses your starting point to know where you currently are. - Structured Learning Pathway: Creates a custom route based on your individual needs and goals. - Tailored Support and Feedback: Adjusts in real-time offering support if you're off-track and challenges when you're ready. Want to learn more about how Educational Initiatives leveraged Mindspark to tackle this problem in rural Rajasthan? Check out this case study: https://lnkd.in/gEP9i2Z5 Could technology and PAL create a learning system where every student finds their path to success? What do you think?

LxD Fortune Cookies 🥠 Feeling uninspired? Need a little pick-me-up (with a side of humour)?  Crack open our LxD Fortune Cookies for some funny fortunes! 🔮 Cracked open your fortune cookie and feeling a little existential?  Don't worry, we've all been there.  Share your favourite (or least favourite) LXD fortune cookie messages in the comments! 💬

🚀 31 Days, 31 Must-Watch YouTube Gems for LxD Enthusiasts! 🎥✨ March is here, and it's the perfect time to embark on a daily learning journey! 💡 Each day, dedicate a slice of your time to these gems. Ranging from 2 to 20 minutes, these videos are your perfect daily learning snack! We've kept it as short as our attention spans. 😜 No excuses, anymore! From insightful TED talks to stunning animations and deep dives into instructional strategies, there's something to spark every LxD's curiosity and creativity. Here's your roadmap for the month: 1. The Biggest Myth in Education by Veritasium 2. The Neuroscience of Learning by Halo Neuroscience 3. How to Make Learning as Addictive as Social Media by Luis von Ahn 4. Learning Experience Design vs Instructional Design by Devlin Peck 5. What makes feedback good? By Eduflow & David Kofoed Wind 6. Why We Learn Only When We Repeat by The School of Life 7. The magical science of storytelling by David JP Phillips 8. The Science of Learning: How to Turn Information into Intelligence by Barbara Oakley and Big Think 9. The 7 Keys to Creative Collaboration by John Spencer 10. The 4 things it takes to be an expert by Veritasium 11. How to Change People Who Don't Want to Change by Crucial Learning 12. Classroom Game Design by Paul Andersen 13. Study Tips: The Science of Better Learning by Sprouts School 14. Societal Expectations and Inner Desires: The Complex Dynamics of Motivation by Sprouts School 15. What is Gamification? A Few Ideas by Karl Kapp 16. What is Problem-Based Learning? by John Spencer 17. The Project-Based Learning Method by Sprouts School 18. How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education by Sal Khan 19. Re-inventing Education for the Digital Age by David Middelbeck 20. Neuroscience, AI and the Future of Education by Dr Scott Bolland 21. The Future of Learning by 2Revolutions  22. Born to Learn by Born to Learn 23. Do Schools Kill Creativity by Sir Ken Robinson 24. Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism by Najwa N. 25. How Does Human Memory Work? By Academy of Learning College 26. The Jigsaw Method by Cult Of Pedagogy 27. What Makes Some Brains More Focused Than Others? By Marvin Chun 28. This is Learning Experience Design by Niels Floor and Shapers  29. Performance-Based Assessment & Learning by Teachings in Education  30. Can Video Games Make You Smarter? By AsapSCIENCE 31. Systems thinking: a cautionary tale (cats in Borneo) by Sustainability Illustrated Download and save the PDF to access all the YouTube links! :) 🌱 Let's Grow Together: Which of these videos speaks to you? Any surprises or new discoveries? Share your thoughts and let's discuss how these insights can shape our approach to LxD. Dive in, enjoy, and let's make March a month of impactful learning and inspiration. 🎉

Confessions of a LxD 🤫 Things that are true but we don't tell anyone. We promise not to share if you don't! 😜 What are your confessions as an LxD? Type in the comments below! Come on - your secret is safe with us! 🤞🏻

We sometimes focus too much on what it takes to be a great learning designer. But what if we were to shift our focus toward the exact opposite? It does take dedicated effort and intentional choices also design non-examples as well. Ever wonder what goes into making the worst Learning Experience Designer imaginable? Let's dive into this with a pinch of humour and a lot of reality checks. 😄 1. Die-hard believer in Learning Styles 🎨 Our designer staunchly believes in catering to mythical learning styles. Visual learner? They'll bombard you with flashy PowerPoint slides. Auditory? Get ready for endless, monotonous lectures. Kinesthetic? Maybe a high-five and some dance moves on your way out! 2. Highlighting Fanatic ✨ Next up, the highlighting obsession. If it's not neon yellow, it's not worth learning, right? Our designer thinks that the more you highlight, the smarter you get. Forget context or understanding, if it glows, it knows! 3. Loves Pyramids - Learning and Otherwise 📚 Quoting the Learning Pyramid is a must. They firmly believe that passive learning methods, like reading or listening to lectures, are far inferior. Yet, their courses are 90% lecture-based. Irony much? 4. Multitasking Maniac 🤹♂️ The cherry on top? A fierce advocate for multitasking. Why focus on one learning activity when you can juggle five? Efficiency over effectiveness, always! Nevermind the mountain of research against multitasking in learning environments. 5. One-Size-Fits-All Approach 👕 Customization is for the weak. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, everyone gets the same, standardized, out-of-the-box experience. Personalization? What's that? 6. Tech Terror 💻🔥 Technophobia is key. Innovative digital tools? Interactive platforms? AI? Adaptive Learning? "No, thanks, the traditional ways are the best!" says our designer, but also remarks “AI will take all our jobs away!” 7. Feedback Phobia & Iteration Enemy 🚫 Constructive feedback? More like personal attacks. In the world of our designer, the first draft is the final draft. No revisions necessary, no suggestions welcomed! 8. Deadline Dodger ⏰ And of course, the mastery of never meeting a deadline. Why release a course this month when you can always do it... someday? So there you have it – the perfect recipe for a disastrous Learning Experience Designer. Let's share a laugh and promise to be the exact opposite in our professional endeavours! 😅 We’re only starting this conversation - what else would you add to this recipe to make a bad learning experience designer? Let’s try to make a comprehensive repository of terrible learning practices in the comments (and then avoid them, pretty please?)

10 New Year Resolutions for LxDs 🪩 I solemnly swear to… 1. Shift from manager-centred design to learner-centred design 2. Design a curriculum that is relevant for our learners 3. Adapt our learning experiences to the world our learners live in 4. Emphasise memorability & recall while designing experiences 5. Build inclusive learning spaces - where everyone feels welcome 6. Leverage data effectively to make decisions 7. Shift from PBLs (Points, badges and leaderboards) to PBL (problem-based learning) 8. Stop force-fitting AI in all conversations on the future of learning 9. Focus on my own learning 10. Optimise for fun All those in agreement - drop an 'Aye' in the comments!