Adult learners' needs are often not taken into account when it comes to eLearning, leading to frustrated learners and learning experiences that don't fix or solve problems. In my last role, I advocated for my learners by creating relevant learning experiences that not only explained the importance behind the learning, but also told a story that learners could reflect on later. Through this, I learned that effective eLearning could create effective change to make people's lives better, and that's why I became an instructional designer and eLearning developer. Â
Research proves and andragogy states that adult learners learn best when the learning is meaningful and engaging. Adults are busy people, and they need to know why they're learning something in order to care. However, adult-focused eLearning experiences are often dull PowerPoints littered with knowledge checks. This results in learners passively receiving information without changed behavior, which doesn't fix any organizational problem. Because of this, I design eLearning experiences with scenario-based gamification and activities (designed with Articulate Storyline), microlearning courses (created with Articulate Rise), explainer videos (designed through Adobe Suite and Adobe Premiere Pro), and other deliverables that provide actionable steps the learner can take with them in their job and their personal life.