Innovative Trends Shaping the Future of Learning Design
The technology sector is ever-evolving and has changed learners’ needs, driving a significant shift in how educational content is designed. Join us as we explore our top five predictions of learning design trends.
Top Five Predictions: Learning Design Trends
The future of e-learning has never looked so bright. Technology and instructional design advancements have led e-learning platforms to focus on how learners interact and engage, changing how we acquire knowledge and develop skills.
Personalised Learning Is on the Rise
One of the major shifts we’ve seen is the trend away from the ‘one size fits all’ approach and toward personalised learning design. Individualised learning involves customising learner experiences to meet the unique requirements and preferences of individual learners, no matter their age or level of education.
Data and analytics are gathered from myriad learning management systems (LMS) to guide instructors and content creation studios during the design phase. We anticipate that personalised learning will start to revolutionise learners’ user experience, as studies have already proven increased retention and engagement.
How AR and VR Create Immersive Learning Experiences
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are revolutionising learning experiences with immersive and interactive learning experiences. These innovations have produced engaging and compelling learning experiences that mimic real-world scenarios. Industries that greatly benefit from these experiences include healthcare, aviation, oil and gas, and employee training or onboarding (especially in high-risk sectors). AR and VR have allowed designers to create hands-on experiences never seen before.
Gamification
Introducing game-like elements, or ‘gamification’, into learning sessions has boosted engagement and motivation. Expect to see more motivational elements such as badges, points, leaderboards, and an array of awards incorporated into e-learning modules. Not only is motivation boosted with interactive scenarios, but instructors can easily explain and teach complex concepts engagingly, leaving a lasting impression on their learners.
Focus on Accessibility and Inclusion
We have experienced an increase in creating educational experiences focused on inclusivity and accessibility for all learners, regardless of their abilities or origin. This trend ensures that all content and experiences produced are accessible and discernable to all learners.
Characteristics like language, culture, socioeconomic status, and disability are incorporated into the design phase to ensure a fully diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible (DEIA) learning experience. Read our blog for more information on the principles of DEIA and what aspects your instructors or content creation team should focus on.
The Integration of AI and Machine Learning
Create intelligent tutoring systems using AI and machine learning to personalise feedback and guidance for your learners. You can also use machine learning to predict learner outcomes and identify at-risk students early. Incorporating intelligent tutoring systems can ease your workflow, provide new perspectives on students’ learning behaviours and identify students at risk of falling behind due to unique learning behaviours or disabilities, ensuring they have been seen, heard and supported.
AI and machine learning are data-driven approaches that help organisations optimise their e-learning programs by providing recommendations, automated assessments, and intelligent chatbots for learner support. Using advancements in technology can create effective and successful learning outcomes.
How To Keep Up
So, how do you keep up to date with trends in an ever-evolving industry? Education and staying informed are crucial, so don’t shy away from using digital transformation in your organisation to do so, either. You can also partner with a content creation studio, like Anderson Studios, to help your team bring the future to your learners and create impactful experiences.
We understand learning and education. With experience spanning over two decades, we are passionate about creating world-class e-learning videos and material for tertiary learners and educational institutes.
Look no further if you’re looking for the best in local e-learning project management. We ensure engagement with your students no matter where they are in the world. We create compelling, well-designed videos and animated course material to reach a wider audience. Create a true sense of community and collaborative involvement with our live-stream training and workshops. Let us inspire your team and learners to achieve their higher learning goals!
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