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		<title>I4PL 2024 Conference Recap</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This year’s I4PL 2024 annual conference provided a fascinating opportunity to discuss some of the most important and interesting developments in L&#38;D, including leveraging AI and data to maximize the impact of training and learning on workplace performance. Say Yeah was excited to participate as a sponsor, offering a suite of technology to accelerate learning [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This year’s <a href="https://reg.eventmobi.com/I4PL2024/pages/Agenda">I4PL 2024 annual conference</a> provided a fascinating opportunity to discuss some of the most important and interesting developments in L&amp;D, including leveraging AI and data to maximize the impact of training and learning on workplace performance.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-17198" src="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/I4PL-2024-sponsor-board-say-yeah-1080px.jpeg" alt="The I4PL printed sponsor board highlights a series of key sponsors, with about 25 sponsor logos, including Say Yeah, alongside the conference theme, &quot;Shake it up!&quot;." srcset="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/I4PL-2024-sponsor-board-say-yeah-1080px.jpeg 931w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/I4PL-2024-sponsor-board-say-yeah-1080px-300x228.jpeg 300w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/I4PL-2024-sponsor-board-say-yeah-1080px-768x585.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 931px) 100vw, 931px" /></p>
<p>Say Yeah was excited to participate as a sponsor, offering a suite of technology to accelerate learning transfer through scenario-based, data-driven learning programs. Sharing our handy Say Yeah notebook with every conference attendee, we know we packed ours with exceptional insights from a series of informative and inspiring conference sessions. We’re eager to share some of these insights with you.</p>
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<h2>I4PL 2024 conference takeaways</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-17200" src="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/I4PL-2024-main-stage-setting-1600px-compressed.jpeg" alt="The main stage room at I4PL boasted over 30 roundtables with engaged attendees focused on the keynote stage and interactive presentations." srcset="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/I4PL-2024-main-stage-setting-1600px-compressed.jpeg 1600w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/I4PL-2024-main-stage-setting-1600px-compressed-300x152.jpeg 300w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/I4PL-2024-main-stage-setting-1600px-compressed-1024x520.jpeg 1024w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/I4PL-2024-main-stage-setting-1600px-compressed-768x390.jpeg 768w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/I4PL-2024-main-stage-setting-1600px-compressed-1536x780.jpeg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /></p>
<p>Let&#8217;s check out the key takeaways along the following themes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Tracking behaviour change</li>
<li>Trends driving learning innovation</li>
<li>Authentic learning with measurable results</li>
<li>The future of L&amp;D</li>
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<h3>Tracking behaviour change</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjrtaylor/">Chris Taylor’s</a> standout session emphasized how we can use technology to bridge learning and business goals by going well beyond evaluating knowledge retention and participant satisfaction. Chris shared a series of models that culminate in tracking corollaries to behaviour change early in order to ensure pathways to business impact.</p>
<p>This jam-packed session was full of insights that aligned with our own approach to <a href="https://sayyeah.com/digital-insights/ai-elearning-personalization/">personalizing learning for greater impact</a> and <a href="https://sayyeah.com/digital-insights/boost-elearning-roi/">maximizing digital learning ROI</a>.</p>
<p>Here are a few key insights:</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/72x72/1f511.png" alt="🔑" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> For every 1 part of content that is introduced, 3 parts contextualization are needed. For example:</p>
<ul>
<li>10 minutes of content = 30 minutes of discussion and reflection</li>
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<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/72x72/1f511.png" alt="🔑" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The goal of behaviour change needs to be embedded in all aspects of training programs. This starts with asking participants: What is one thing that you can put into practice that will make the biggest difference in your work?</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/72x72/1f511.png" alt="🔑" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Learning happens through interactions with colleagues, regular check-ins, and accountability partners.</p>
<div class="fill:pale-grey p:16 mb:24"><strong>Remember:</strong> A community of practice is critical to the most impactful learning programs.</div>
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<h3>Trends driving learning innovation</h3>
<p>The pandemic reshaped training delivery—and it’s sticking. With 70% of organizations conducting less than 25% of their training in-person, digital transformation is here to stay.</p>
<p>Organizations know they have skills gaps in areas of digital transformation: 74% say they do—we’re inclined to believe the remaining 26% are in denial. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/72x72/1f609.png" alt="😉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<p>Interestingly, the priority remains on training soft skills over growing digital excellence.</p>
<p>AI dominated the conference floor, with vendors showcasing tools to personalize and enhance learning experiences.</p>
<p>Personalization for every learner continues to top the list of priorities, helping participants engage more deeply with tailored content.</p>
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<h3>Authentic learning with measurable results</h3>
<p>A session from TD Wealth by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/randysabourin/">Randy Sabourin</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-appleby-cfp%C2%AE-cim%C2%AE-fcsi%C2%AE-6557a840/">Courtney Appleby</a> highlighted the importance of upfront research, strategic planning, and measurable outcomes.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-17199" src="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/I4PL-2024-deliberate-practice-model-1080px-compressed.jpeg" alt="This slide highlights the key spokes of the deliberate practice wheel, including: interleaved skills, person-to-person learning, interval reinforcement, realistic context, safe practice, real-time interactive engagements, coaching &amp; emotional feedback, and measured skills." srcset="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/I4PL-2024-deliberate-practice-model-1080px-compressed.jpeg 1080w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/I4PL-2024-deliberate-practice-model-1080px-compressed-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/I4PL-2024-deliberate-practice-model-1080px-compressed-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/I4PL-2024-deliberate-practice-model-1080px-compressed-768x576.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p>Key highlights:</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/72x72/1f511.png" alt="🔑" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Use clear rubrics and coaching to normalize feedback across teams with multiple facilitators.</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/72x72/1f511.png" alt="🔑" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Create opportunities for immediate practice and feedback, with 1:1 practice sessions with a colleague, facilitator, or subject matter expert, not group role-playing.</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/72x72/1f511.png" alt="🔑" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Design “bring your own challenge” scenarios for practical, real-world learning.</p>
<div class="fill:pale-grey p:16 mb:24"><strong>Remember:</strong> Practice scenarios 1:1, not with group role-playing.</div>
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<h3>The future of L&amp;D</h3>
<p>A keynote by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpontefract/">Dan Pontefract</a> reminded us that L&amp;D is more than a function—it’s a fulcrum for workplace transformation. By integrating tools like AI and fostering empathetic, human-first training, L&amp;D professionals can act as <strong>human performance change agents</strong>. This call to action sets an inspiring path for 2025!</p>
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<h2>A successful and inspiring I4PL 2024 conference!</h2>
<p>The conference was a strong reminder that L&amp;D isn’t just about delivering content—it’s about designing experiences that inspire action, change, and growth.</p>
<p>We’re inspired to integrate these ideas into our own work and help others leverage human-centred learning technology to make a measurable business impact with their training programs.</p>
<h3>Ready to transform your training programs with personalized, adaptive technology?</h3>
<p><a class="button" href="https://sayyeah.com/contact-us/">Let&#8217;s talk</a></p>
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		<title>I4PL 2024 Annual Conference, November 21-22, 2024</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kathryn Willms]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:51:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Digital transformation isn’t coming—it’s here. Join us at the I4PL Annual Conference to discuss and reimagine the future of learning. We’re passionate about turning technological insights and tools into real learning impact. This year’s conference theme—Shake It Up!—is the perfect prompt to think about the untapped potential we can unlock when training programs responsibly leverage [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Digital transformation isn’t coming—it’s here. Join us at the I4PL Annual Conference to discuss and reimagine the future of learning.</h1>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-17176" src="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/i4pl-2024-shake-it-up-banner-1080px-compressed.jpeg" alt="The I4PL 2024 Conference banner. The theme is &quot;shake it up&quot; with a splash of spotlit purple, yellow, and blue colours." srcset="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/i4pl-2024-shake-it-up-banner-1080px-compressed.jpeg 1080w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/i4pl-2024-shake-it-up-banner-1080px-compressed-300x103.jpeg 300w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/i4pl-2024-shake-it-up-banner-1080px-compressed-1024x352.jpeg 1024w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/i4pl-2024-shake-it-up-banner-1080px-compressed-768x264.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><br />
We’re passionate about turning technological insights and tools into real learning impact. This year’s conference theme—Shake It Up!—is the perfect prompt to think about the untapped potential we can unlock when training programs responsibly leverage digital tools, AI, and data. When we move beyond traditional methods and embrace scenario-based, data-driven learning, we accellerate learning transfer, ultimately leading to improved workplace performance. And that&#8217;s why we&#8217;re pleased to be sponsoring this years conference.</p>
<blockquote><p>Check out your conference tote bag for a handy Say Yeah notebook and capture all your favourite conference insights.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-17180" src="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sy-notebook-bookmark-wood-bg-1080px-compressed.jpeg" alt="Say Yeah's sleek crisp yellow pocket notebook with a bold &quot;Say Yeah&quot; and accompanying &quot;Y!&quot; logo sits alongside a bookmark which reads &quot;Transform your training programs with personalized, adaptive learning technology.&quot; with a QR code for sayyeah.com." srcset="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sy-notebook-bookmark-wood-bg-1080px-compressed.jpeg 1080w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sy-notebook-bookmark-wood-bg-1080px-compressed-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sy-notebook-bookmark-wood-bg-1080px-compressed-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sy-notebook-bookmark-wood-bg-1080px-compressed-768x576.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Topics</strong> covered in this year’s program include measuring training ROI, upskilling and reskilling, and the neuroscience of learning. We’re also excited to see two of our favourite topics on the agenda: <a href="https://sayyeah.com/digital-insights/ai-elearning-personalization/">adaptive learning technology</a> and <a href="https://sayyeah.com/digital-insights/deliver-accessible-online-courses/">learner accessibility.</a></p>
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<h2>What you can expect at the I4PL 2024 Annual Conference</h2>
<p>From hands-on workshops, to thought-provoking keynotes, to learning from peers, there’s a lot happening at this year’s conference. Here are a few sessions we’re particularly looking forward to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Keynote presentations by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hpapagiannis/">Dr. Helen Papagiannis</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpontefract/">Dan Pontefract</a></li>
<li>Behaviour Change: The Bridge to Measuring Impact with C<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjrtaylor/">hris Taylor</a></li>
<li>Practitioner Created, Research Validated Design Principles for Online Learning with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-c-2a43b247/">Dr. Elizabeth Childs</a></li>
<li>How Might AI Affect Your Work as an Instructional Designer and L&amp;D Professional? with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/saul-carliner/">Saul Carliner</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/giuliana-cucinelli-593b5414/">Giuliana Cucinelli</a></li>
<li>Powerful Prompt Engineering for Instructional Design with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/garimako/">Garima Gupta</a></li>
<li>Maximizing Impact: Creating Authentic Learning Experiences and Measurable Results at TD Wealth with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/randysabourin/">Randy Sabourin</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-appleby-cfp%C2%AE-cim%C2%AE-fcsi%C2%AE-6557a840/">Courtney Appleby</a></li>
<li>Shaking Up the Traditional Train-the-Trainer Model with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/moepoirier/">Moe Poirier</a></li>
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<p><a href="https://reg.eventmobi.com/I4PL2024/pages/Agenda">View the full conference schedule</a></p>
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<h2>Ready to transform your training programs?</h2>
<p>Let&#8217;s elevate your training programs with human-centered learning technology. Together, we&#8217;ll help you more effectively meet learners where they are and set personalized pathways for improved workplace performance.</p>
<p><a class="button" href="https://sayyeah.com/contact-us/">Let&#8217;s talk</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>For all those course creators out there, we’re excited to share a new tool with you that will help make your Articulate Rise courses even more immersive, accessible, interactive, and engaging. Say Yeah developed Rise &#038; Shine to magically bring courses to life with immersive audio and add flexibility for learners and course managers. The [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For all those course creators out there, we’re excited to share a new tool with you that will help make your Articulate Rise courses even more immersive, accessible, interactive, and engaging. Say Yeah developed Rise &#038; Shine to magically bring courses to life with immersive audio and add flexibility for learners and course managers.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://sayyeah.com/glossary/#rise-by-articulate">Articulate Rise</a> web-based authoring tool has been a boon to course creators looking to build interactive, mobile-friendly online courses without deep technical skills.</p>
<p>Rise already does so many things well—from allowing for responsive design to incorporating interactive content blocks—but there are clear opportunities to improve accessibility, flexibility, and engagement. We’ve taken Rise to the next level by creating an add-on that lets users listen to the content immersively as they engage with media and interactive content, while allowing course managers to easily update content on an ongoing basis.</p>
<p><a href="https://sayyeah.com/shine/content/rise/"><img class="alignnone wp-image-17246 size-full" src="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/rise-and-shine-heasing-intro-large.jpg" alt="This screenshot of the Shine website header says Magically bring your Rise courses to life. Followed by, Shine is a read-along narration add-on for Articulate Rise courses that seamlessly engages with interactive content, creating an automated and immersive learning experience. And play button labelled, See it in action." srcset="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/rise-and-shine-heasing-intro-large.jpg 1512w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/rise-and-shine-heasing-intro-large-300x157.jpg 300w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/rise-and-shine-heasing-intro-large-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/rise-and-shine-heasing-intro-large-768x402.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px" /></a></p>
<p>Trust us, it’s cool. <a href="/shine/content/rise/">Get a feel for Rise &amp; Shine</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Let’s explore what Shine is and how it can provide a better user experience for your learners.</strong></p>
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<h2>Shine makes every Rise course more engaging and accessible</h2>
<p>No question, Rise is a great tool for course creators, but there are a number of out-of-the-box constraints for learners. The model of Rise courses is a slide-show style standard that’s augmented by an overreliance on animation that isn’t as immersive, flexible, or comfortable for every learner as it should be.</p>
<p>To address this, we created an immersive read-along narration that works with all standard Rise elements across a course. Easy to setup and seamless to update, courses become more immersive, flexible, and accessible for every learner.</p>
<p>Here’s how it works.</p>
<h3>Automatic integration into existing content</h3>
<p>Shine automatically syncs its narration—not only with text-based content, but with interactive Rise blocks too—as learners are guided through the course. This includes headings, quotes, images, lists, and more. The add-on requires no additional technical set-up—making enhancing existing courses quick and simple, and easy to update if you need to make any changes to course content.</p>
<h3>Customization options</h3>
<p>Learners have different preferences as to how they engage with course content. Shine empowers every learner to choose the path that best suits them. Each learner can control and adjust the speed of spoken content, while automatically scrolling through the text to create an immersive, hands-free learner experience.</p>
<p>You get to choose from multiple voices to match the tone of the course and adjust settings for more accessible text sizes, voice integration, and animations.</p>
<h3>Enhanced interactivity</h3>
<p>Shine makes spoken playback more engaging by automatically incorporating visual elements like tabs, accordions, and flash cards provided by standard Rise blocks.</p>
<p>Learners can also follow the narrated content while simultaneously interacting with multimedia elements, such as videos, quizzes, and clickable scenarios.</p>
<p>And audio prompts remind learners when their input is needed for assessments or other types of engagements, ensuring everyone gets to experience the full, expanded, and immersive learning experience of Rise &amp; Shine.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-17241" src="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/rise-and-shine-interface-screenshot-showing-the-audio-controls.jpg" alt="A Rise Course interface showing the audio controls enabled by Shine" srcset="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/rise-and-shine-interface-screenshot-showing-the-audio-controls.jpg 1080w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/rise-and-shine-interface-screenshot-showing-the-audio-controls-300x208.jpg 300w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/rise-and-shine-interface-screenshot-showing-the-audio-controls-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/rise-and-shine-interface-screenshot-showing-the-audio-controls-768x532.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p>Try out the latest demo at <a href="https://shine.sayyeah.courses">https://shine.sayyeah.courses</a></p>
<h3>Compatibility</h3>
<p>Shine is compatible across all devices and platforms. Whether learners access a course on a desktop, tablet, or mobile device, the narration will function smoothly, providing a consistent and seamless learning experience. Simply put: Shine works where Rise works, augmenting your Rise courses wherever they’re accessed.</p>
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<h2><strong>Get Shine today and open up access and engagement to your Rise courses</strong></h2>
<p><a class="button" href="https://sayyeah.com/contact-us/">Get in touch for a custom demo</a> <a href="/shine/content/rise/">See Shine in action</a></p>
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<h2>Let’s highlight Shine’s benefits for learners</h2>
<h3>Improved accessibility</h3>
<p>Shine makes Rise courses even more accessible by allowing learners with visual impairments, reading difficulties, or other specific learning needs more options for how they access and engage with the course content.</p>
<h3>Increased engagement</h3>
<p>Shine not only adds greater interactivity to courses, it also creates a multi-sensory experience that can help clarify complex ideas and reinforce key points.</p>
<h3>A more flexible learning experience</h3>
<p>Shine makes it easy for learners to access their online courses on any device, whether at home, work, class, or on a commute, while tailoring the learning experience to their preferences.</p>
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<h2>How does Rise &amp; Shine work?</h2>
<p>Unlocking these benefits couldn’t be easier.</p>
<p>You simply take your Rise course package, drop it into Shine, choose a voice, and let the magic happen. You then take your Shined Rise package, publish it as you usually do, and you’re done!</p>
<h3>Need to make changes?</h3>
<p>No trouble! Update your course content in Rise and drop the latest version back into Shine. Shine will automatically update all the audio based on the latest course content and you’ll get your latest Shined Rise package back.</p>
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<h2><strong>Shine for Rise courses is available now!</strong></h2>
<p>Get in touch today to get started or for a personalized Shine demo.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We were excited to attend this year&#8217;s Training Industry Strategy Summit 2024! Here&#8217;s what we learned. The Training Industry Strategy Summit, held online September 25-26, 2024, brought together thought leaders, innovators, and training professionals to share insights and explore the future of the industry. With so many shifts happening in the world of Learning and [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>We were excited to attend this year&#8217;s Training Industry Strategy Summit 2024!</h2>
<h2>Here&#8217;s what we learned.</h2>
<p>The <a href="https://trainingindustry.com/training-industry-strategy-summit/">Training Industry Strategy Summit</a>, held online September 25-26, 2024, brought together thought leaders, innovators, and training professionals to share insights and explore the future of the industry.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-17146 size-full" src="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Strategy-Summit-19-Summit-Evergreen_Web-1920x1080-1-1536x864-1.jpg" alt="Contains the logo for the Training Industry Strategy Summit" srcset="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Strategy-Summit-19-Summit-Evergreen_Web-1920x1080-1-1536x864-1.jpg 1536w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Strategy-Summit-19-Summit-Evergreen_Web-1920x1080-1-1536x864-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Strategy-Summit-19-Summit-Evergreen_Web-1920x1080-1-1536x864-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Strategy-Summit-19-Summit-Evergreen_Web-1920x1080-1-1536x864-1-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px" /></p>
<p>With so many shifts happening in the world of Learning and Development (L&amp;D), this event provided an information and engaging exploration into where the future of training is headed and what businesses need to realize performane gains from L&amp;D.</p>
<p>There were far too many great presentations to recap—and to attend! There was a one-hour interval where we were debating between three different sessions, but here’s a few representative takeaways from across the following themes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Training in the flow of work</li>
<li>Changing priorities in Learning and Development</li>
<li>Measuring training impact</li>
<li>Where AI fits into training</li>
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<h2>Training in the flow of work</h2>
<p>One of the key takeaways was the growing need for training in the flow of work—making learning available when it’s needed. With employees juggling multiple responsibilities and tight deadlines, self-directed learning is becoming more important. Whether it’s on-demand microlearning or an AI-powered coach, training that fits seamlessly into day-to-day tasks allows employees to upskill in real-time, boosting both efficiency and retention.</p>
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<h2>Changing priorities in Learning and Development</h2>
<p>The summit also shed light on the evolving priorities within L&amp;D.</p>
<p>As technology continues to advance and workplace models shift, companies are focusing on building capability through upskilling and digital transformation. This, combined with the increasing use of AI, means there’s potential for a more streamlined, tech-driven approach to training.</p>
<p>However, we’re also seeing a strategic reduction in L&amp;D staff, pushing organizations to rethink how they deliver training. With fewer people available to facilitate, methods that incorporate digital tools and automation are becoming essential to maintaining effectiveness.</p>
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<h2>Measuring training impact</h2>
<p>To ensure that L&amp;D efforts are truly impactful, companies must use both quantitative and qualitative data to validate their training initiatives.</p>
<p>Training programs must align with business objectives so organizations can see real results—not just in learning outcomes but in overall business performance.</p>
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<h2>Where AI fits into training</h2>
<p>AI was a hot topic throughout the summit, particularly in terms of personalizing training pathways.</p>
<p>AI-driven solutions can adapt content to different roles, scenarios, and specific audiences, allowing businesses to extend core training with contextual content tailored to particular roles or situations.</p>
<p>This level of personalization makes learning more relevant and engaging, driving better outcomes for both employees and organizations.</p>
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<h2>Thanks to all the great people we met at Training Industry Strategy Summit 2024!</h2>
<p>In addition to the insightful sessions, the Training Industry Strategy Summit 2024 was a fantastic opportunity to network with other L&amp;D professionals.</p>
<p>Thanks to the organizers for hosting such an informative and valuable event.</p>
<p>We look forward to next year’s summit!</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Maryam Atoyebi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:56:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>An effective Learning and Development strategy is an essential part of any successful business’s toolkit. Today, as organizations weather market volatility, an increasingly competitive job market, technological shifts, and other challenges, it’s become a key differentiator. With an estimated 50% of employees requiring reskilling by 2025, businesses that offer training and upskilling opportunities own a [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An effective Learning and Development strategy is an essential part of any successful business’s toolkit. Today, as organizations weather market volatility, an increasingly competitive job market, technological shifts, and other challenges, it’s become a key differentiator.</p>
<p>With an estimated <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-state-of-organizations-2023?cid=soc-web">50% of employees requiring reskilling by 2025</a>, businesses that offer training and upskilling opportunities own a significant competitive advantage.</p>
<p>In this environment,<a href="https://thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/elearning-digital-economy-lee-dale-say-yeah/"> the digital transformation of employee training through eLearning</a> is a game changer. From onboarding to reskilling, online learning saves companies time and money, and has the potential to revolutionize the way we work and learn.</p>
<p>Effective and scalable eLearning gives your workforce the skills and capacity to adapt, innovate, and drive business growth to meet the challenges and opportunities of evolving global trends. However, unlocking the transformational aspects of going digital requires a shift of mindset. It starts with understanding key aspects unique to the digital learning experience.</p>
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<p><strong>Maximizing eLearning ROI and performance</strong></p>
<p>Your company can optimize and boost its eLearning ROI through these three strategies:</p>
<ol>
<li><a href="#DEI">Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)</a></li>
<li><a href="#accessibility">User experience and accessibility</a></li>
<li><a href="#instructional-design">Digital instructional design principles</a></li>
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<h2 id="DEI">Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)</h2>
<p>Effective <a href="https://sayyeah.com/glossary/category/online-education/">eLearning</a> incorporates principles of DEI by creating a sense of belonging for all course participants and helping them connect more deeply to the learning content. This not only improves the quality and effectiveness of employee training programs but can have a significant impact across your business.</p>
<h4>Advantages of integrating DEI into your training program</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Increased profits.</strong> Companies without a DEI strategy or with an ineffective one are 27% less likely to be profitable compared to their peers. Bringing this practice to your training programs helps set the tone across your organization.</li>
<li><strong>Employee retention</strong>. Creating workplace environments that value the unique perspectives of employees reduces turnover. Demonstrating that you value your diverse employees through your training program content helps set this standard for every employee.</li>
<li><strong>Greater and more inspired innovation</strong>. Employees are more likely to innovate when they are empowered to bring their own ideas and worldviews to their work. Delivering improved, more inclusive training helps every employee grow their capacity and capability to innovate.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p><em>When inclusion flourishes, it permeates the whole work environment. It enables everyone to succeed, and it leaves no one out. </em>It has a positive impact on people&#8217;s desire to work for an organization and how productive they are, the quality of decision making, customer relations, innovation, revenues, and reputations. ~ <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-steele-4937059/">Rebekah Steele, </a><a href="https://indivisible-book.com/">INdivisible, 2020</a></p></blockquote>
<h4>How to leverage DEI to enrich your corporate learning programs</h4>
<p>Championing DEI in learning involves engaging learners on a deeper level, for example, by:</p>
<ul>
<li>encouraging employees to bring their rich perspectives and realities to their learning experiences</li>
<li>empowering employees to <a href="https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.1822">broaden their perspectives and innovate solutions for diverse markets</a></li>
<li>exploring creative ways to promote DEI in organizational processes and practices</li>
</ul>
<p>To achieve these objectives, digital learning programs can be made more accessible and inclusive through the following tactics.</p>
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<div class='image-with-caption'><img class="wp-image-16842 size-full" src="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Inclusive-Writing-Guide-Client-Demo-@2x.png" alt="A screenshot of the table of contents of an inclusive writing guide the Say Yeah team created to help a health services client be inclusive in serving their diverse market base, highlighting 12 key approaches to writing more inclusively and considerately." /><div class='caption'> Snapshot from an organizational training module on inclusive writing guidelines that we created for a client offering health support services for a diverse group of clients. We designed this custom writing guide to support their capacity to be inclusive in serving their market base. These kinds of writing considerations can be applied to any training program content and extend to any content developed by your organization.</div></div>
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<ul>
<li>Ensure the stock images, videos, and illustrations used in a course reflect the diverse identities, backgrounds, and roles in your company.</li>
<li>Use simple, clear, and inclusive language that everyone can easily understand and relate to. We recommend creating a company-wide inclusive writing framework that can be customized for each department.</li>
<li>Incorporate video translations to serve a multilingual market. For Canadian organizations, consider French, <a href="https://cad-asc.ca/our-work/official-languages-asl-and-lsq/">American Sign Language (ASL), and Langue des Signes Quebecoise (LSQ)</a>. US organizations may prioritize Spanish and ASL.</li>
<li>Give learners agency by providing a balanced mix of audio, text, images, and videos.</li>
<li>Evaluate content for bias and preconceived assumptions about the employees and any other course participants. Are there options for flexibility in the learning program? Do all employees have access to resources and requirements to take the course?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Put learners at the centre of your training programs and watch them flourish.</strong></p>
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<h2 id="accessibility">User experience (UX) and accessibility</h2>
<p>Today’s employees have high expectations of their online experiences and interfaces, and that includes your eLearning offerings. <a href="https://sayyeah.com/digital-insights/flexible-online-learning-models/">Leveraging the convenience and flexibility of eLearning</a> requires expertise in designing a user experience that helps ensure employees can retain and connect new knowledge to their work.</p>
<p>Complicated learning software features, unfamiliar navigation controls, and disorganized course interfaces and content structure on <a href="https://sayyeah.com/glossary/category/online-education/#lms">learning management systems</a> (LMSs) can make content inaccessible and difficult to understand.</p>
<h4>Drawbacks of poor UX design</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Low learning engagement</strong>. Learners disengage when navigating poorly designed interfaces.</li>
<li><strong>Poor knowledge retention.</strong> Employees can’t assess their knowledge and retain information if the course interface and structure are not accessible, organized, and responsive.</li>
</ul>
<h4>How to enhance UX and accessibility to maximize eLearning ROI</h4>
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<div class='image-with-caption'><img class="size-full wp-image-16856" src="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GBC-UDL-hotspot-@2x.jpg" alt="" /><div class='caption'> Screenshot from a case study demonstrating user experience-led features we developed for George Brown College. <a href="https://sayyeah.com/case-study/gbc-udl/">Read the case study here.</a></div></div>
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<li>Ensure consistency in content flow, navigation controls, and design elements. (Leading with people-centred design allowed us to build a flexible and accessible eLearning program for <a href="https://sayyeah.com/case-study/gbc-udl/">George Brown College</a> that is now being used across Ontario higher education institutions.)</li>
<li>Make the course more flexible by providing access via multiple screen sizes and devices. It’s helpful to adapt the course to fit the needs of employees who prefer to learn on their smartphones and mobile devices.</li>
<li>Tailor the interactions and activities to give choice and agency to the learners. For instance, you may want to incorporate features such as resource aids, personalized <strong>reflection activities,</strong> and <strong>scenario-based</strong> assessments to enable course participants to put their learning into practice.</li>
<li>Deliver similar content in multiple formats—from <strong>text</strong> to<strong> images</strong>, <strong>quotes</strong>, and <strong>videos—</strong>to improve accessibility and enable participants to engage with content in more than one way and support the diverse learning preferences of each of your learners.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="instructional-design">Digital instructional design principles</h2>
<p>Instructional design is different from UX design in eLearning, although they work hand in hand. Instructional design focuses on how people learn and how to transform subject matter content into a learning product. UX design then leverages instructional design to ensure the course material translates seamlessly on an LMS platform and is usable, scalable, effective, and accessible to all course participants.</p>
<h4>Business impacts of incorporating instructional design principles into corporate training</h4>
<p>Implementing instructional design principles in your training programs benefits your employees and organization, improving eLearning ROI in the following ways:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Enhanced productivity and engagement</strong>. From onboarding to reskilling, effective learning programs empower people with the skills to become more effective at their jobs, which leads to increased efficiency and productivity.</li>
<li><strong>Improved retention.</strong> A 2023 Work Institute report analyzing employee retention complexities shows that professional development is a leading reason people resign. Learner-centred training programs help address this by opening up ways for employees to add value and impact to the business while pursuing self-improvement.</li>
<li><strong>Saved costs.</strong> It costs more to hire new employees than to train and reskill existing ones. Improving retention through people-focused professional development programs will save you time and money while adding to your bottom line.</li>
</ul>
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<p>Investing in learning helps establish a <a href="https://thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/elearning-digital-economy-lee-dale-say-yeah/">critical competitive advantage</a>—and eLearning designed with a focus on DEI, UX, and instructional design will give your organization a chance to realize this advantage in terms of hiring, employee retention, and performance.</p>
<p><strong>Start the discussion about eLearning ROI with your learning and training team by asking the following questions:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Is there more we could be doing to make our eLearning programs inclusive, accessible, and effective for all employees?</li>
<li>Are we creating opportunities for learners to apply new knowledge and skills in their work?</li>
<li>How are we leveraging the latest eLearning practices to improve retention and productivity?</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Interested in learning more about how to maximize the impacts of your digital learning and training programs?</strong></p>
<p>We’d love to chat. Our multidisciplinary team at Say Yeah specializes in delivering holistic and customized corporate eLearning solutions that help organizations turn training into a competitive advantage.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Maryam Atoyebi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 21:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Training Magazine&#8216;s TechLearn Conference heads to New Orleans for its 2023 edition! The annual TechLearn 2023 Conference presents an excellent opportunity for learning and development professionals to unpack workplace performance strategies that capitalize on the latest learning research and technologies. Working at the intersection of tech + education to build effective and engaging online courses, [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><a href="https://trainingmag.com/">Training Magazine</a>&#8216;s TechLearn Conference heads to New Orleans for its 2023 edition!</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The annual TechLearn 2023 Conference presents an excellent opportunity for learning and development professionals to unpack workplace performance strategies that capitalize on the latest learning research and technologies. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Working at the intersection of tech + education to build effective and engaging online courses, we appreciate conversations that explore how these elements combine to produce <a href="https://sayyeah.com/glossary/category/accessibility/">accessible</a> training programs that impact organizational growth.</span></p>
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<h2>What you can expect at the TechLearn 2023 Conference</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Starting September 19, the three-day conference will highlight topics like AI, design, implementation, evaluation, assessment, eLearning, adaptive learning, virtual classrooms, VR, and more. Beyond networking opportunities and engaging sessions, the conference also promises: </span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">3 exciting New Orleans tourist adventures,</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">4 pre-conference certificate programs, and </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">56 breakout sessions. </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Catch these exciting sessions:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Opportunities and Limitations of AI in the Workplace with </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivienneming/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Vivienne Ming</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Design With, Not For with </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-yoachim-589b163/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ann Yoachim</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Seeds of Virtual Training: Growing Attendee Engagement Online with </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceojohnchen/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">John Chen</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hybrid Flexible Learning: What, Why, and How This Impacts Business with </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianabgriffin/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Liana Griffin</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to Prepare Your Company for New Technologies with </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cre8iveii/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Debbie Richards</span></a></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Check out the </span><a href="https://www.techlearnconference.com/schedule_at_a_glance.cfm"><span style="font-weight: 400;">full conference schedule here.</span></a></p>
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		<title>The Saudi STEM Education Conference, September 19–20, 2023</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Maryam Atoyebi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Say Yeah is proud to be an official networking sponsor for the Saudi STEM Education Conference 2023. The Saudi STEM Education Conference 2023 will bring together educators, policymakers and stakeholders in the region to explore ways to set global standards of learning and improve workplace readiness and capability. As a leader in the tech + [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Say Yeah is proud to be an official networking sponsor for the Saudi STEM Education Conference 2023.</h2>
<p>The Saudi STEM Education Conference 2023 will bring together educators, policymakers and stakeholders in the region to explore ways to set global standards of learning and improve <a href="https://thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/elearning-digital-economy-lee-dale-say-yeah/">workplace readiness and capability</a>.</p>
<p>As a <a href="https://saudisummits.com/say-yeah/">leader in the tech + education space</a>, we know the power and possibilities of digital solutions and innovations to enhance job readiness, increase access to education, bolster global competitiveness, and more.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-16628" src="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/say-yeah-logo-large-yellow@2x-copy.jpg" alt="Say Yeah Logo" srcset="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/say-yeah-logo-large-yellow@2x-copy.jpg 300w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/say-yeah-logo-large-yellow@2x-copy-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 171px) 100vw, 171px" /> <img class="alignnone wp-image-16662" src="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Logo-copy.jpg" alt="Kingdom of Saudi Arabia logo" srcset="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Logo-copy.jpg 300w, https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Logo-copy-294x300.jpg 294w" sizes="(max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px" /></p>
<p>Earlier this year, we spoke at the <a href="https://onegiantleap.com/">LEAP conference</a> in Riyadh, sharing <a href="https://sayyeah.com/digital-insights/leap-conference-february-2023/"> global research and best practices in online education</a> as part of our commitment to supporting Saudi’s Vision 2030 initiatives. At this conference, we’re thrilled to be continuing those conversations–and to showcase our <a href="https://sayyeah.com/solutions/elearning-services/">full-service eLearning and training</a> capabilities in delivering more engaging, accessible, and impactful learning programs.</p>
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<h2>What&#8217;s in store for you at the Saudi STEM Education Conference?</h2>
<p>Hear from distinguished speakers like <b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-t-9348ba196/"> Christopher Tompkins</a>, </b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kantissimmons/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kantis Simmons</span></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-t-9348ba196/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/abeer-tadmori/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Abeer Tadmori</span></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-t-9348ba196/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-reema-alqaralleh-152174169/?originalSubdomain=jo"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Reema AlQaralleh</span></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-t-9348ba196/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dima-najim/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dima Najim</span></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-t-9348ba196/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anis-koubaa-84aa4344/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anis Koubaa</span></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-t-9348ba196/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmcobb1/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mike Cobb</span></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-t-9348ba196/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">,  </span></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamil-jbeily-5a216912a/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kamil Jbeily</span></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-t-9348ba196/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and more. </span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Catch the following exciting talks:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders: Unleashing Innovation Through Authentic Learning, Student Agency, and Agile Frameworks with </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-t-9348ba196/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Christopher Tompkins</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmcobb1/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mike Cobb</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">STEM Curriculum Designing and AI Revolution with </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-reema-alqaralleh-152174169/?originalSubdomain=jo"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Reema AlQaralleh </span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dynamic Partnerships for Excellence in STEM Education: Empowering Teachers to Teach Effectively with </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamil-jbeily-5a216912a/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kamil Jbeily</span></a></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Don’t miss the full speaker lineup <a href="https://saudisummits.com/">here</a>.</span></p>
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		<title>CAST UDL Symposium 2023 Recap</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Maryam Atoyebi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The 9th annual CAST UDL Symposium, held July 31–August 1, 2023, focused on exploring strategies to make Universal Design for Learning a common and prevalent practice in education. Bringing together educators and learning experts, it was an opportunity to take a deeper dive into UDL and complementary frameworks like community building and empowerment to improve [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><a href="https://sayyeah.com/digital-insights/annual-cast-udl-symposium-2023/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">9th annual CAST UDL Symposium</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, held July 31–August 1, 2023, focused on exploring </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">strategies to make Universal Design for Learning a common and prevalent practice in education.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bringing together educators and learning experts, it was an opportunity to take a deeper dive into UDL and complementary frameworks like community building and empowerment to improve learning across professional development and higher education ecosystems. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a sponsor for the event, we were excited to sit in on some great conversations and hear fresh perspectives on continuous improvement, inclusive pedagogy, and more, while sharing a bit of our own </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">mission to </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">deliver </span><b>inclusive, engaging, and accessible</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> digital-enabled learning experiences for all</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
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<h2>Conference highlights</h2>
<div class='image-with-caption'><img class="size-large wp-image-16571" src="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CAST-UDL-Symposium-1024x472.jpg" alt="A snapshot of two attendees interacting during a networking session at a previous annual CAST UDL symposium." /><div class='caption'> A snapshot of two attendees interacting during a networking session at a previous annual CAST UDL symposium.</div></div>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unpacking </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-tucker-smith-42717a47/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nicole Tucker-Smith&#8217;s</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> keynote speech on cultivating brave spaces by designing from diverse perspectives</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Discovering the concept of the</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> science of hope and how it impacts learning</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> from </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-beachboard-7096841aa/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cathleen Stocktill-Beachboard</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Participating in a continuous improvement activity with </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliamlatorre/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alia Latorre</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Digesting <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/humbertohernandez7/">Humberto Hernandez</a>’s insights into inclusive pedagogies</li>
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<h2>Takeaways from the 9th annual CAST UDL Symposium 2023</h2>
<h3><b>Diversity and</b><a href="https://sayyeah.com/glossary/#intersectionality"> <b>intersectionality</b></a><b> collectively drive change and innovation.</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nicole Tucker-Smith set the scene with a powerful keynote speech on designing from diverse perspectives, noting that the power of intersectionality is required to solve problems on a large scale. Among her references was a </span><a href="https://undsci.berkeley.edu/understanding-science-101/the-social-side-of-science-a-human-and-community-endeavor/the-scientific-community-diversity-makes-the-difference/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">study</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> showing the impact of diversity on the scientific community and how it resulted in improved problem-solving, specialization, objectivity, and more.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To conclude her speech, Nicole shared some concrete ideas about how to design learning environments free from limits:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We embrace and showcase learner variability when we give learners a wide range of options, including aspirational ones.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Diverse strategies make learning more effective. Consider storytelling, holistic thinking, systems approach, and analogies. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be proactive in setting learning outcomes, and ensure the design of your learning programs empowers participants to meet them. Designing for learner variability takes into account individual and cultural characteristics.</span></li>
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<h3><b>Learners thrive when we prioritize their strengths.</b></h3>
<p><b>Cathleen Stocktill-Beachboard</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">’s session was centred around the science of hope and how it impacts learning. In particular, she focused on positive framing: Learning shouldn’t be something to endure; rather, it should be a positive experience that empowers learners to enhance their capabilities and gain confidence in their learning journeys.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cathleen highlighted that the onus for learning is not just on the learner</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">—</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">education and training experts can do a lot to set learners up for success. In order to make learning more effective, she suggested strategies like enabling reflection, feedback, and goal setting, as well as: </span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">making the subject matter relatable to the learner’s perspective and objectives</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">providing additional resources and a</span><a href="https://sayyeah.com/glossary/#communities-of-practice"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">community of practice</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to give learners a path forward when they run into challenges</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">empowering learners with agency and choice so they can take ownership of their learning journey</span></li>
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<h3><b>Continuous improvement is a key ingredient to successful learning programs.</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whether you’re running onboarding programs or employee training, </span><a href="https://sayyeah.com/glossary/#continuous-improvement"><span style="font-weight: 400;">continuous improvement</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in learning and development can be a valuable practice in building learning tools and pathways to help learners bridge theory to practice.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> But how do you implement continuous improvement and ensure your learning programs continue to meet the desired levels of impact across the organization? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">continuous improvement activity with Alia Latorre</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, we practiced answering three questions to assess and drive continuous improvement: </span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What problem are we trying to solve?</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What change might we introduce and why?</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How will we know that a change is actually an improvement?</span></li>
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<h3><b>There’s more to inclusive training than accommodations.</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In his talk about facilitating inclusive teaching, Humberto Hernandez pointed out the barriers disenfranchised learners experience in programs across the United States. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For instance, the term “</span><a href="https://sayyeah.com/glossary/category/inclusive-design/#inclusivity"><span style="font-weight: 400;">inclusivity</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">” is often associated with accommodations and “making room” for others, but it’s more than that. Inclusivity, especially in learning environments, involves welcoming users through language, design, and engagement. We can achieve this outcome through a deliberate and proactive process that not only designs for but also designs with diverse users.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Another barrier is that learning programs are mostly facilitated by subject matter experts who have limited experience in</span><a href="https://sayyeah.com/glossary/#instructional-design"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">instructional design</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and learning science, and therefore can face challenges in applying inclusive practices in a learning environment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The solution to these barriers mirrors our approach to course design, which includes:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">challenging traditional methods of learning by reviewing educational foundations and processes</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">bringing subject matter experts and learning experts together to combine their expertise in building effective learning programs</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">making digital learning environments more human by including options to engage with other learners and providing opportunities for learners to apply and contextualize courses in relation to their work and lives</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The CAST UDL Symposium 2023 was an excellent opportunity to explore UDL</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> best practices and other evidence-based frameworks that empower learners to move from theory to practice.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We look forward to next year’s symposium and the chance to connect with more of you as we continue to work to</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> advance the goals of UDL.</span></p>
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<h2><b>Interested in learning more about how UDL can help you reach your organization’s training goals?</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Over the years, we have set new standards of learning through projects that prioritize the UDL principles of </span><b>Engagement,</b> <b>Representation</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span><b>Action and Expression.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn how we helped </span><a href="https://sayyeah.com/case-study/gbc-udl/"><b>George Brown College build UDL capacity at scale across Ontario institutions.</b></a></p>
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		<title>Join us at the 9th annual CAST UDL Symposium, July 31-August 1, 2023</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Maryam Atoyebi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>At Say Yeah, we understand that adopting a UDL mindset is the first step towards fostering expert learners who are resourceful and knowledgeable, strategic and goal-directed, purposeful and motivated. In support of our mission to deliver inclusive, engaging, and accessible digital-enabled learning experiences for all, we’re partnering with CAST as a sponsor for its annual [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://sayyeah.com/digital-insights/annual-cast-udl-symposium-2023/">Join us at the 9th annual CAST UDL Symposium, July 31-August 1, 2023</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://sayyeah.com">Say Yeah!</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At Say Yeah, we understand that adopting a UDL mindset is the first step towards fostering expert learners who are </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">resourceful and knowledgeable, strategic and goal-directed, purposeful and motivated. In support of our mission to deliver </span><b>inclusive, engaging, and accessible</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> digital-enabled learning experiences for all</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, we’re partnering with CAST as a sponsor for its annual symposium on July 31-August 1.</span></p>
<div class='image-with-caption'><img class="wp-image-16524 size-large" src="https://insights.sayyeah.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CAST-UDL-cover-image-1024x490.jpg" alt="A snapshot of a diverse group of six attendees interacting during a networking session at a previous annual CAST UDL symposium. The group comprises three White women, a Black woman holding a worksheet, and two white men. Source: YouTube/CAST " /><div class='caption'> A snapshot of a diverse group of six attendees interacting during a networking session at a previous annual CAST UDL symposium.</div></div>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The annual <a href="https://sayyeah.com/digital-insights/cast-udl-symposium-july-2023/">CAST UDL Symposium</a> provides an excellent opportunity to explore </span><a href="https://sayyeah.com/glossary/category/online-education/#universal-design-for-learning-udl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Universal Design for Learning</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> best practices and other evidence-based frameworks that empower learners to move from theory to practice. As eLearning innovators dedicated to prioritizing </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">learner variability, we’re excited to share our perspective on </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">practices that complement and advance the goals of UDL.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We can’t wait to hear from speakers like </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-tucker-smith-42717a47/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nicole Tucker-Smith</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://theudlapproach.com/about/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Loui Lord Nelson</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tolu-noah/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tolu Noah</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliamlatorre/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alia Latorre</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjmckenna/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">James McKenna</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-pusateri/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jennifer Pusateri</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and more.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">  </span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cast.org/products-services/events/2023/07/9th-annual-cast-udl-symposium-through-lens-udl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Explore the event agenda</span></a></p>
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<h2><b>Want to know more about how we approach UDL in course design?</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Over the years, we have set new standards of learning through projects that prioritize the UDL principles of </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><b>Engagement,</b> <b>Representation</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and </span><b>Action and Expression.</b></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn how we helped</span> <a href="https://sayyeah.com/case-study/gbc-udl/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">George Brown College build UDL capacity at scale across Ontario institutions.</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cast.org/products-services/events/2023/07/9th-annual-cast-udl-symposium-through-lens-udl"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></a></p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://sayyeah.com/digital-insights/annual-cast-udl-symposium-2023/">Join us at the 9th annual CAST UDL Symposium, July 31-August 1, 2023</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://sayyeah.com">Say Yeah!</a>.</p>
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