Has AI in L&D run out of steam?
With the release of the most recent State of Digital Learning Report and the focus on AI in Learning and Development (L&D), I wanted to share some of my musings on the fatigue that learners are undoubtedly experiencing.
To Contract Or Not To Contract
I, an Instructional Designer armed with an EdD, a past life as an art teacher, and a passion for crafting learning experiences that sparkle with interactivity and accessibility, set out on what I believed would be a noble quest.
Disarrai: Is the AI demon driving you over the edge?
Disarrai is the architect of synthetic doubt. With a smooth, calm voice, she tells you that your own hard-earned experience is messy and clunky, and that she can make it perfect with a single AI prompt.
End of Chapter One...
It's been 6 weeks since Hell and D launched and we're finishing up chapter 1 of Dee's battle against the demons of L&D. Join us for a recap!
Tackling the TINA Protocol
The Regressor demon breaks out the big guns, channelling the spirit of a certain 1980s Prime Minister to ensure your lofty learning ambitions are kept safe, cheap and tick-box friendly. Beware the TINA protocol.
In the Zone
How to design satisfying instructional modules using Flow Theory - the psychological sweet spot where people feel deeply immersed in an activity - and gamer insights.
The Day I Started To Sound Like An AI Chatbot
When people interact with courses or modules that “sound like AI”, what is the impact on the effectiveness of their learning experience?
The other day, while telling a story, I heard myself say, "But here's the kicker!" Immediately followed by a horrified pause, "Oh no, I sound like ChatGPT…”
Dealing with the Shadow Stakeholder
The Regressor demon knows that learning innovation is fragile. To kill it, the Demon waits until you’ve spent 40 hours perfecting a branching narrative before it takes possession of someone on the periphery of the project, turning them into the dreaded "Shadow Stakeholder".
Women in Learning: State of the Industry Report
Collated and edited by Sharon Claffey Kaliouby, from data gathered across the last 15 years of Women in Learning events, and over 250 contributors, The Women in Learning: State of the Industry 2025 report isn't just a collection of data; it’s a strategic blueprint for the next era of leadership.
Enter The Regressor
This month, I’m taking a look at how we combat the Regressor - an insidious imp who whispers in the ears of your key L&D stakeholders and convinces them to keep their learning programmes as cheap, safe, and dull as possible.
