Interactive Learning Solutions

If our students passively absorb info, we failed them. They need active, meaningful, enduring learning. We do that by increasing conceptual friction (nod to Jason Gulya). Students need challenges and complexities to increase Critical thinking, problem-solving, deeper understanding. ✅ 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 #AI 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ➡️ Structured academic controversy Assign students different stances on an issue. Use AI to generate arguments for each side. ➡️ Predict-observe-explain (POE) activities Students predict outcomes, observe results, and explain observations. Use AI to simulate physical phenomena or historical events. Students test predictions and refine their understanding. ➡️ AI-generated prompts for critical thinking Generate complex, open-ended questions. Require students to apply knowledge in new ways. (Use Ruben Hassid Prompt Maker GPT to improve prompts.) ➡️ Interactive simulations and scenarios Create interactive simulations that mimic real-world scenarios. In a physics class, AI can simulate different frictional forces and their effects on motion, allowing students to experiment and observe outcomes in a controlled environment. ➡️ Analyzing AI responses Ask AI to write an essay or solve a problem. Students analyze and critique the AI responses. Identify errors, biases, and areas for improvement. ➡️ AI as a debate partner Use AI to simulate a debate partner. Help students practice argumentation skills. They respond to AI-generated counterarguments in real-time. ➡️ Scaffolded assignments Students use AI tools at different stages of their work. Brainstorm ideas, draft an outline, and refine final product. ➡️ Role-playing and simulations Simulate negotiations or market analysis. Provide a dynamic, interactive learning experience. Students and AI take on different roles in a simulated environment. ➡️ Feedback and revision cycles Provide instant feedback on student work. Encourage multiple revision cycles. ➡️ Ethical and societal implications Explore ethical and societal implications of decisions. Simulate the impact of different policies on society. ✅ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ➡️ Co-create expectations With students, define appropriate use and how AI should be cited. ➡️ Encourage reflection After using AI, students reflect on their experiences: How they'll use AI differently in the future. How AI influenced their thinking. What they learned. ➡️ Provide support and resources Tutorials, help sessions, online resources. Explain how to use AI effectively and ethically. ------------------------- Thoughtfully integrate AI into your classroom to ⬆️ conceptual friction. Challenge students. Promote critical thinking. Prepare them for an AI-infused future. ------------------------- ♻️ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘀𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿

I’ve been using n8n to connect my Learning Record Store (LRS) with real-world user interactions. Right now, when an xAPI statement (learner interaction data) comes in, it can trigger a robot to dance when it scans for specific data in the LRS. Next, I’m layering in Slack messages that respond to specific learner interaction data. It’s a simple way to demonstrate a bigger idea. When we collect granular xAPI data from learning in the flow of work, we can actually do something with it. For example, a customer service simulation could be delivered directly in Slack as a link or interactive chat. The rep completes the scenario right where they work. Each response, such as how they phrase answers, how quickly they respond, and whether they resolve the issue, sends detailed xAPI data to your LRS. That data does not stop there. It could connect with performance data from real customer calls. If those calls show that a rep struggles with empathy or tone, the system can automatically generate a custom simulation to practice that specific skill. After completing it, the rep receives personalized feedback or follow-up practice in Slack based on what the system detected. This could be done in so many different ways like with GenAI to create adaptive practice or add an agent with memory that connects chat data, call insights, and internal systems to deliver coaching that feels timely and contextual. This moves learning from a single event to a continuous, adaptive experience that fits naturally into how people already work. #xAPI #learningdesign #learningintheflowofwork #LRS #GenAI #n8n #instructionaldesign #learninganddevelopment #futureoflearning

“We need to break up the content.” “I threw in a drag-and-drop to keep it engaging.” “It’s just something to click.” Sound familiar? Here’s the thing - interactivity shouldn’t be decoration. It should be purposeful. The biggest mistake I see in eLearning? 👉 Adding interactions that don’t do anything for the learner. True interactivity should make them think. It should deepen understanding, simulate a decision, or reinforce recall. 🎯 Here’s how to shift from fluff to function: ✅ Replace “click to reveal” with a mini-scenario ✅ Use branching to explore real consequences of choices ✅ Add drag-and-drop only when it mirrors a real process or sequence ✅ Always ask: “What does this interaction help them learn or practice?” 💡 Remember: interaction isn’t engagement if it’s empty. Let’s design learning that’s active and meaningful. What’s your favorite example of an interactive element that actually improved learning? #InstructionalDesign #LearningExperienceDesign #eLearning #IDOLAcademy #EngagementWithPurpose #LXD

Are the interactions in your e-learning course about clicking, not learning? Try this 3-step method to fix it. You spend hours trying to design interactive e-learning—adding clicks, drag-and-drops, and hotspots. But learners rush through, and leadership barely notices. 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘳? Many instructional designers feel stuck; they don’t know how to create meaningful interactions instead of interactions that let people click. The key? 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘺 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. Here’s a simple 3-step method to design interactions that truly enhance your e-learning courses: 1️⃣ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 ✅ 𝗗𝗢: Before designing an interaction, ask yourself: *What should learners be able to do after this?* ❌ 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧: Add interactions to make a course "look engaging." 📌 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: If you aim to teach customer service skills, don’t just add a drag-and-drop activity where employees match cybersecurity terms to definitions. Create a simulated phishing attack in which learners must identify suspicious emails, decide whether to open links, and take appropriate action to protect company data. 2️⃣ 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 ✅ 𝗗𝗼: Use interactions that make learners think, not just click. ❌ 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧: Overuse simple interactions (like clicking hotspots) without real engagement. 📌 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: Instead of a basic hotspot where learners click on different parts of a customer service desk to "learn more," create a decision-based hotspot interaction. For example, learners see a busy retail counter with different customer scenarios. Based on urgency and priority, they must click on the right customer to assist first. 3️⃣ 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 ✅ 𝗗𝗢: Gather feedback and track learner performance. ❌ 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧: Assume that an interaction is effective because it "looks fun." 📌 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: Check if learners are engaged or just rushing through. If they struggle with assessments, go back and refine the interaction—maybe it needs more explicit instructions, better feedback, or a stronger real-world connection. By following these steps, you’ll move beyond generic interactions and create learning experiences that help learners retain knowledge—while making your work stand out. Which of these 3 steps do you already use? Follow me - Mark Spermon - to learn more about creating e-learning courses that engage and deliver results with Articulate Storyline #InstructionalDesign #eLearning #CareerGrowth #L&D #ArticulateStoryline

For anyone in my network teaching Systems Thinking, here's an interactive infographic for promoting the Systems Thinking in your strategy courses: Your Systems Thinking Course Needs This Interactive Maturity Model After 15+ years of teaching systems thinking, I've learned that students grasp concepts faster when they can SEE their organization's current reality and envision the path forward. The Challenge: Most systems thinking education is theoretical. Students learn about feedback loops and leverage points but struggle to apply these concepts to real organizational strategy. The Solution: This Interactive Systems Thinking Strategic Decision Maturity Model bridges that gap. What makes this different? ✅ Self-Assessment Tool - Students can honestly evaluate where their organization sits today ✅ Clear Progression Path - Shows concrete steps from Linear thinking to Transformative systems mastery ✅ Interactive Learning - Hover over each level to explore detailed characteristics ✅ Real-World Application - Connects theory to strategic decision-making practice The 5 Levels: • Linear - Basic cause-and-effect thinking • Aware - Recognition of interconnections • Analytical - Systematic mapping of relationships • Integrated - Systems thinking embedded in processes • Transformative - Systems thinking as organizational DNA Why this works in courses: Students often ask "How do I know if we're actually thinking systemically?" This model provides a concrete framework for that assessment. Practical Application: I've seen my students use this to: Audit their organization's decision-making maturity Create development roadmaps for their teams Identify specific skills gaps to address Benchmark against industry leaders The "Aha" Moment: When students realize their organization is stuck at Level 2 (Aware) but trying to solve Level 4 (Integrated) problems with Level 1 (Linear) tools - that's when systems thinking clicks. For Educators: This infographic works as a diagnostic tool, learning objective framework, and progress tracker all in one. For Students: It transforms abstract concepts into actionable organizational insights. 🎓 Perfect for: - MBA Strategy Courses - Leadership Development Programs - Organizational Change Management - Systems Thinking Workshops - Executive Education The best part? It's built with p5.js, so it's responsive, interactive, and works on any device. https://lnkd.in/gJfKQEvA Note that the page also has a detailed suggested lesson plan! What's your experience? How do you help students bridge the gap between systems thinking theory and organizational practice? #SystemsThinking #StrategicDecisionMaking #OrganizationalDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessEducation #InteractiveLearning Note that this infographic is licensed under Creative Commons SA-NC and designed specifically for educational use. DM me if you'd like the code to customize it for your course.

Leadership development has fundamentally changed. I remember sitting in leadership courses and listening to someone talk for hours. Mind-numbing and ineffective, but that is how we used to do it. Now, we know better. Adults learn from one another and through interactive experiences. It's why we design custom, interactive learning experiences where your team doesn't just sit and listen—they interact, collaborate, and learn together. My sessions typically receive 95%-100% satisfaction ratings, and I'm proud of my work, but I also know that it is not about me. It's about how participants in the sessions interact and apply what they learn, in person or virtually. These are not passive participants checking their phones between slides. They are engaged leaders solving real problems, giving each other feedback, and building solutions they could apply Monday morning. Here's what shifted:  ❌ Generic curriculum → ✅ Custom-designed for your team's actual challenges ❌ One-way lectures → ✅ Group coaching and peer learning ❌ Individual workbooks → ✅ Collaborative experiences ❌ Theory-focused → ✅ Applied, interactive assessments When leaders learn together, they build more than skills. They build a shared language, collective problem-solving capacity, relationships, and momentum that carries beyond the session. That's the difference between training that gets forgotten by Tuesday and development that transforms how your team leads. In today's ever-changing organizations, we need leaders who can collaborate, communicate, and adapt. How are you preparing your leaders? Do you have a leadership playbook designed for your organization?

I recently read an interesting educational case study by Kochis et al from the 2024 American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) meeting that described a major shift in instructional approach. Instead of relying only on traditional lectures, they piloted “Breakshops,” short, small-group, highly interactive workshops. https://lnkd.in/e4efdyWw The results? High learner satisfaction (8.1 / 10), 96 % rating them valuable, and clear links between interactive features and perceived value. Participants described them as distinctive and impactful. While small-group instruction is a great example, the real message is bigger. Across CPD globally, we need to design learning using methods grounded in learning science and adult learning principles. That could mean small-group learning, case-based discussions, simulations, problem-based learning, flipped classrooms, structured debates, or other active approaches. The point is to choose the format that best fits the learning objectives and the learners, not the one that’s most familiar or logistically easy. And faculty need to be prepared to facilitate this learning. This is where CPD literacy becomes critical. Educators, conference planners, and specialty societies need to understand: • the range of evidence-based instructional strategies available • how to align methods with desired and measured outcomes • how to build interaction, application, and reflection into CPD. When CPD faculty, conference committees, and professional associations embrace an approach of proven teaching strategies, learning becomes more engaging, relevant, and impactful. The APSA “Breakshops” show what can happen when we move beyond lecture-only formats. Imagine the possibilities if more CPD events worldwide applied the same principles: tailored to context, content, and learners. What’s one method you’ve used (or seen used) in CPD that made the learning stick?

Did you know you can create engaging educational games for your class using Canva Code? And no, Code here doesn’t mean coding. There’s no programming involved. No tech headaches. Just you, your creativity, and the power of AI. Canva recently rolled out a new feature called Canva Code, which lets you design interactive learning games using simple prompts. That’s right, you describe the game, and Canva builds it for you. But here’s the catch: the output is only as good as your prompt. So the more detailed you are, the better your game. Think of it as AI-powered instructional design. Some of the games you can create include: 1. Flashcard games 2. Puzzle games 3. Memory match 4. Interactive story games 5. Digital board games 6. Spelling bees and more... I created the visual below to give you a quick overview of 10 learning games you can build using Canva Code. Check it out. #EdTech #CanvaCode #GameBasedLearning #AIinEducation #InstructionalDesign #TeachingWithAI #TeachersOfLinkedIn #medkharbach #educatorstechnology

One of the premises of AI for education is the opportunity to create a more engaging and customized learning experience. Today we are introducing a new research experiment, Learn Your Way, which uses generative AI to transform static educational content into a learner-driven engaging experience. For textbook material, it generates multiple representations based on the source material - from mind maps and audio lessons to immersive text with interactive quizzes. Our recent efficacy study shows this approach can lead to improved learning outcomes on both short and long term recall tests. The system is grounded in learning science and powered by our pedagogy-infused family of models, LearnLM, which is now integrated directly into Gemini 2.5 Pro. Try the experience via Google Labs: https://lnkd.in/drGfTZpw Read more about the research on our blog: http://goo.gle/3KqM8i0 And in technical paper: https://lnkd.in/dZuUeKpa

Stop letting outdated methods and inefficient systems limit your training impact. Here's what educators and trainers face: 1. Outdated delivery methods: Traditional-only approaches limit your reach and scalability. Your training systems should amplify, not restrict, your expertise. 2. Limited engagement tools: Basic presentation tools and static content fail to capture modern learners' attention. Today's students expect interactive, multimedia experiences. 3. Administrative overload: Manual scheduling, payment processing, and student management drain valuable time that could be spent on content creation and delivery. Here's how to transform your training business: → Hybrid learning solutions: Implement platforms that blend live sessions with on-demand content, reaching more learners while maintaining personal connection. → Interactive technology: Engage learners through mobile-friendly platforms, gamification, and collaborative tools that make learning stick. → Automated systems: Streamline operations with integrated platforms handling everything from enrollment to certification, letting you focus on what matters - teaching. Stop struggling with basic tools. Stop losing students to more tech-savvy competitors. The takeaway? Modern learners demand modern solutions. Don't let your expertise go unnoticed because of outdated delivery systems or inefficient processes. Ready to scale your training business with solutions that match your expertise? #EdTech #CorporateTraining #OnlineEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #CoachingBusiness #DigitalTransformation