Your Monthly Digest: Agile Learning, Product Training, and More
Welcome to this month’s Learning Digest! We’re excited to share podcast insights, resources, and inspiration to enhance your learning and development journey. In this edition, you'll discover blog posts that demystify Agile methodologies and explore effective Product training strategies. Tune into our podcast highlight featuring Anser Aly , who shares his insights on finding purpose in L&D. Plus, check out our Elai powered by Panopto features designed to boost engagement, a new FigJam template for Retrospectives, and a Mindfulness tip to help you reset and refocus at your desk. Let’s dive in!
✍️ Must-Read Blog Posts
Agile for Learning: This methodology is often overlooked or misunderstood. Check out this article to understand the key differences between traditional Learning Design methodologies and Agile.
Instead of the more linear pathway from identification of needs to improved product/service delivery that traditional approaches often follow, agile design is an iterative process focused on ongoing learning, feedback, and collaboration.
Effective Product Training: The term "product training" can be broad. Explore this article to differentiate its types, key elements, and effective strategies for impactful product training.
🎧 Podcast Highlights
This month’s featured episode of Leap into L&D features Anser Aly , the head of the Global Learning & Leadership Development Centre at Unilever . We dive into his incredible journey from Award-winning Marketer to L&D Lead, discussing how organizations can help employees discover their purpose and how professionals from diverse backgrounds can explore the field of L&D.
In this short video, Anser shares insights on enhancing learning experiences through marketing techniques, including:
If you're interested in this topic, don’t miss our episode with Mike Taylor , where we also discuss the intersection of marketing and learning design. Catch up on these and other insightful episodes to stay inspired!
🚀 Elai Feature Focus
Did you know that student engagement with in-video questions is consistently higher than without? While creating explanatory videos provides essential information, interactive elements enhance the learning experience. At Elai, we're committed to making learning content interactive.
Our first feature highlight is the direct embedding of quizzes into videos, which can later be exported in SCORM format for use in your LMS, allowing you to track results effectively.
🛠️ Resource of the Month
We're excited to share a collection of Free Templates in FigJam designed to streamline your L&D initiatives. This month, we present the Retrospective Template, crafted to structure meetings focused on Learning Design planning.
Retrospectives are valuable for L&D teams as they reflect on, improve, and optimize their learning experiences. Originally inspired by Agile project management, this practice is now widely adopted by teams aiming to assess the effectiveness of their strategies and methodologies. In the context of L&D, retrospectives can identify necessary changes to better align learning initiatives with the needs of learners and organizations.
Learn more in this article and download the template here.
🧘Mindfulness Moment: Desk Sitting Meditation
Feeling stressed at your desk? Set a timer for 5 minutes and try this quick sitting meditation to release tension and refocus:
This simple meditation can help reduce stress and promote a sense of calm throughout your day.