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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

Interactive Classroom Strategies That Transform Learning As educators, we constantly seek ways to make learning meaningful, engaging and memorable. In today's classrooms, students thrive when they actively participate rather than passively listen. Here are some interactive strategies worth trying: 🍿 Popcorn Strategy – Encourages participation and active listening where students respond spontaneously keeping everyone alert and involved. ❄️ Snowball Discussion – Students write ideas, crumple the paper into snowballs and exchange them to spark discussion. 🔥 Hot Seat – Learners guess words, concepts or characters through clues provided by classmates. 🚶 Gallery Walk – Students move around the classroom, interacting with questions and sharing perspectives. 💬 Speed Chatting – Short, timed conversations that develop fluency and confidence in speaking. 🎒 Mystery Bag – Students pick an object and speak about it creatively, promoting critical thinking and spontaneous language use. 📍 Four Corners – Students physically move to different corners of the classroom based on their opinions, encouraging discussion and debate. These strategies do more than make lessons fun, they cultivate communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking which are essential 21st-century skills. As teachers, our goal is not simply to teach content but to create learning experiences that students remember long after the lesson ends. What are your favorite interactive classroom strategies? #Education #TeachingStrategies #EnglishLanguageTeaching #ActiveLearning #StudentEngagement #ClassroomInnovation #ELT #TeachersOfLinkedIn #LearningByDoing

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

In Instructional Design, the modality you choose can make or break your learning solution. Let's talk about them. 🏫 ILT What it is: Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom. Trainer present. Learners present. Real-time interaction. When to use it: → Complex topics that need deep discussion → Hands-on skills that need physical practice → High-stakes learning where relationship matters → Small groups where personalisation is possible Practical tip: Don't just lecture. Build in activities, discussions and real scenarios every 15-20 minutes. 💻 VILT What it is: ILT delivered online. Zoom. Teams. Webex. Same real-time interaction, different room. When to use it: → Geographically dispersed teams → Topics that need live discussion but not physical presence → When travel cost or time is a constraint Practical tip: VILT fails when it's just a talking head on a screen. Break every 20 minutes. Use polls, breakout rooms and chat actively. 📱 eLEARNING What it is: Digital modules learners complete on their own. Anytime. Anywhere. At their own pace. When to use it: → Large audiences across multiple locations → Compliance and standardised knowledge → Content that doesn't change frequently → When consistency of message matters Practical tip: eLearning isn't a PDF with a next button. Scenarios. Interactions. Decisions. Make learners DO something, not just click through. If they can pass the assessment without reading, your eLearning has a problem. ⚡ MICROLEARNING What it is: Short, focused learning bursts. 3-7 minutes maximum. One concept. One outcome. When to use it: → Performance support, learning at the moment of need → Reinforcing existing knowledge → Mobile-first audiences → Busy learners with no time for long courses Practical tip: Microlearning is not a cut-down eLearning module. It's designed from scratch to be short. One topic. One objective. One clear action. 🔀 BLENDED LEARNING What it is: A combination of modalities designed to work together. Not just eLearning + a workshop. A deliberate, connected learning journey. When to use it: → Complex capability building over time → When no single modality is enough → Onboarding programs → Leadership and soft skills development Practical tip: The biggest mistake in blended learning is treating each modality as separate. They must connect. Design the journey. Not the components. How to choose the right modality, 4 questions every ID should ask: → How many learners and where are they? → How complex is the content? → What does the learner's day actually look like? → What does behaviour change actually require? Answer these honestly. Then choose your modality. Save this post 📌, your complete modality guide is right here. Which modality do you use most in your work? Drop it below 👇 I read every comment. #InstructionalDesign #LearningModalities #eLearning #BlendedLearning #Microlearning #CareerInID #LnD #VILT

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?

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

Before-and-after comparisons are one of the most powerful teaching tools we have. But static side-by-side images? They only go so far. I just published a tutorial on building an interactive image comparison slider for e-learning:  • Drag to reveal the transformation at your own pace  • Works in Rise 360, Storyline, SharePoint, or standalone  • Full keyboard and screen reader accessibility baked in  • Zero dependencies beyond Bootstrap  • Complete code included—copy, paste, customize Use it for:  • Medical training (tissue changes, treatment results)  • Manufacturing QC (defect identification)  • Software tutorials (interface updates)  • Design reviews (before/after edits) The cognitive science backs this up—interactive visual comparisons create stronger memory encoding than passive viewing. Link to full tutorial: https://lnkd.in/gDYGcwYQ #ElearningDevelopment #ArticulateStoryline #Rise360 #InstructionalDesign #AccessibleLearning #JavaScript