The Power of Experiential and Active Learning (with Beth Haggenjos)

In this episode, JoDee and Susan discuss the increasing emphasis on active and experiential learning methodologies with instructional designer Beth Haggenjos.

Topics include:

• Shifts in the landscape of education
• What experiential learning is and why it's crucial for organizations aiming to enhance their training programs
• What active learning entails and how it can be effectively implemented
• What makes eLearning effective and engaging
• How to stay updated on the latest educational technologies
• Trends shaping the future of instructional design and eLearning

In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to tell an employer you've recently been diagnosed as neurodivergent. In the news, employee engagement in the US fell to its lowest level in a decade in 2024.

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A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-218-the-power-of-experiential-and-active-learning/

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