Creating multi-dimensional learning experiences

Technology makes it possible to integrate different media and tools to craft experiences catered to ignite a learners’ senses.

What could a multi-dimensional experience look like?

CHATBOTS

How can we harness chatbot technology to meet the 24/7 demands of our learners?

4?ways to harness chatbots in eLearning:

1. FAQ - Provide answers to frequently asked questions.
2. Content discovery - Let learners find related articles, courses, or resources.
3. Information gathering – Collect learner questions, opinions, or information.
4. Formative evaluation - Let learners provide feedback.

INTERACTIVE PDFs

PDFs are still relevant and useful.

What are the benefits of PDF’s in learning?

• Cost-effective
• Easy to update
• Workplace tools to use in the flow of work
• Provide additional resources or takeaways to view offline

?These benefits make PDF’s a great medium for:

1. Practice exercises
2. Resource libraries
3. Learning tools, eBooks, and reference guides

VIDEOS

Video engages more senses than most learning modes. As instructional design tools, video helps us to:

• Teach and embed foundational concepts
• Explain practical scenarios
• Elicit emotional connections
• Cover a lot of content in a short timespan

How to take video to the next level

What are the basic things a learner can control in a video? Play, pause, adjust the volume, and scroll, right?

What if our videos allow learners to find or skip to specific topics while giving them an overview of what is covered in the video, and where?

Giving a learner control over video content helps them find the information they need. No hassle. They also know upfront what they can expect to learn.

SUPPLEMENTAL APPS

?Do some research to find apps that can integrate with your LMS or LXP. Use these apps to supplement learning experiences through mini-games, additional resources, or learning activities.

Integrate leaderboards into your design… and since you’re exploring, why not use an app to create some exciting hacks to give learners a competitive advantage?

AR SEARCH FUNCTIONS

AR and learning technologies can be used together to create an intuitive platform for people to find information.

For example, creating learning toolkits to help people solve a problem.

Imagine training your service team to accurately identify wear and tear on machine parts by using AI overlays and descriptions on machine parts?

Or showing expectant parents how to assemble a cot without losing their mind in the process. Interested? Watch this video about an AR app that helps you build IKEA furniture.

https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2018/3/22/17151440/conceptual-ar-app-ikea-furniture

PODCASTS

Adding podcasts to your bouquet of learning elements increases accessibility to content. Auditory-driven content opens a door for learners with special needs and for busy people on the move.

Who hasn’t listened to a podcast on their phone, right? ?So, yet another benefit! Using a delivery mode that’s already familiar to most learners.

So, what have we learned?

Using the tools we mentioned (together or individually), you can create a pool of resources to deliver multi-dimensional, learner-centered experiences. Have fun!