As learning technology grows more advanced, it is easy to focus on systems, data, and efficiency over the people learning. This article explores why learning remains a deeply human process, what risks arise when the human element is overlooked, and how thoughtful design can balance innovation with connection, purpose, and reflection.
In a world overflowing with information, not everything labeled as “learning” leads to understanding, performance, or change. Learning that sticks requires more than content; it depends on intentional design grounded in how people think, apply knowledge, and reflect. In this article, we explore why some learning experiences fade quickly, what science tells us about meaningful learning, and how thoughtful design can turn information into lasting impact.
Leaders today are asked to make decisions faster than ever often with an abundance of data but little meaningful insight.
As a part of Vivayic’s virtual team meeting in September, one of our guests was Dr. David Merrill, Emeritus Professor at Utah State University, who wrote the book, “The Principles of Instruction.”
Dr. Merrill shared a story about crayons and the beauty of combining a few primary colors to create the spectrum of a rainbow. So, how does this connect to instructional design?
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