Interactive Training Platforms

If Your Learners Aren’t Engaged, Nothing Else Matters.👎 You can build the world’s most beautifully designed training program. But if learners don’t finish it, don’t remember it, and don’t apply it? Then it’s just content. Not learning. And that’s exactly where many L&D teams are stuck. Here’s what the data shows: * 70% of training content is forgotten within 24 hours * Engaged learners are 3x more likely to apply what they’ve learned * High engagement = higher productivity, stronger retention, and real business impact So, how do the best L&D teams drive engagement...and keep it? These are the three biggest game-changers we’re seeing in 2025 👀👇 1️⃣ Make Learning Feel Personal If a course doesn’t connect with someone’s day-to-day role, they’ll disengage...𝑭𝒂𝒔𝒕. Relevance is 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨. What forward-thinking teams are doing: → Adapting content based on role, skill level, and performance
 → Letting AI adjust learning pathways in real-time
 → Giving learners more say in their own development ✅ Teams making this shift are seeing 2x to 3x higher engagement. 2️⃣ Make It Impossible to Just Click Next No one remembers a 60-slide eLearning deck. Passive content is forgotten content. What’s working now: * Scenario-based challenges that mimic real decisions * Interactive formats like quizzes and simulations * Collaborative elements that get people talking and solving together ✅ One SME switched to interactive compliance training and jumped from 20% to 92% completion overnight. 3️⃣ Make Learning Continuous When learning is personal, interactive, and continuous, people pay attention. Annual training? It’s forgotten before the next login. The best teams are shifting to learning that’s consistent, quick, and embedded in the flow of work. How they’re doing it: → Microlearning delivered in bite-sized bursts each week → Spaced repetition to strengthen memory → Turning learning into a habit, not a one-off ✅ One team replaced a yearly course with weekly 5-minute refreshers — and saw engagement and on-the-job application soar. Engagement isn’t a “nice-to-have” in L&D.
 It’s the foundation of every successful learning strategy. When learning is personal, interactive, and continuous - people pay attention. And when people are paying attention, performance improves. If you’re looking to future-proof your L&D approach, this is where to begin. But what’s stopping most teams from getting it right?

Gen Alpha students are learning with AI tutors while your workforce still sits through PowerPoint presentations The learning divide is creating a talent transformation crisis. Today we tracked how AI-powered education is reshaping Gen Alpha and Gen Z, and the implications for CXOs are staggering. The New Learning DNA: → Personalized Learning Paths: Squirrel Ai Learning and ALEKS Corporation adapt to individual learning styles, creating custom curricula for each student ↳ Workforce Impact: Gen Alpha expects hyper-personalized development plans, not generic training modules → Instant AI Feedback: Khan Academy's Khanmigo provides real-time learning adjustments based on student performance ↳ CXO Reality: New hires expect immediate, contextual feedback - traditional annual reviews feel archaic → Virtual Experimentation: AI-powered virtual labs let students run risk-free experiments and simulations ↳ Business Implication: This generation thrives on trial-and-error learning, demanding safe spaces to innovate and fail fast → Micro-Learning Mastery: Students consume knowledge in bite-sized, AI-curated chunks optimized for retention ↳ Leadership Challenge: Long-form training sessions are becoming obsolete as attention spans adapt to micro-content The data is clear - students using AI learning tools show 70% faster skill acquisition and 85% better knowledge retention compared to traditional methods. But here's the kicker: they're entering workforces still operating on industrial-age learning models. Bridging the Learning Gap → Redesign Onboarding for AI-Native Minds: Create interactive, personalized learning journeys that mirror their educational experience → Implement Real-Time Learning Systems: Move from scheduled training to on-demand, AI-supported skill development → Build Experimentation Cultures: Establish safe-to-fail environments that match their virtual lab experiences → Adopt Micro-Learning Architectures: Break complex skills into digestible, immediately applicable modules Gen Alpha and Gen Z aren't just digitally native - they're AI-learning native. The companies that adapt to their learning DNA will capture the best talent. Those that don't will struggle with engagement, retention, and innovation. At PeopleAtom, we're building the future of workforce development where AI meets human potential. If you're a CXO or People Leader ready to transform how your organization learns and grows, join our waitlist to be part of this revolution. Love and generational bridges, Joe #FutureOfWork #GenAlpha #AILearning #WorkforceTransformation #PeopleStrategy

𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗩𝗥) 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 🎓 Feeling like your traditional e-learning modules are falling flat? We’ve all been there—staring at static slides or reading endless text that fails to capture our attention. This lack of engagement can seriously undermine the effectiveness of your training programs, leaving employees underprepared and your organization lagging behind. Here’s a game-changing solution: Integrate Virtual Reality (VR) into your Learning and Development (L&D) programs. Trust me, it’s not just about high-tech gimmicks—it’s about creating immersive, hands-on learning environments that make skills and knowledge stick. Here’s how you can transform your training with VR: 🎓 Create Realistic Scenarios: Use VR to simulate real-world situations that employees may face in their roles. This hands-on practice is invaluable for deep learning and skill retention. Imagine training a pilot or a surgeon—VR provides a risk-free environment to hone critical skills. 🎓 Boost Engagement and Retention: VR’s immersive nature captures learners’ attention like nothing else. Studies show that immersive learning significantly enhances information retention, ensuring that employees are not just learning but mastering the content. 🎓 Personalized Learning Paths: VR can adapt to individual learning styles and paces, offering a customized experience for each employee. This tailored approach helps address specific weaknesses and reinforces strengths, maximizing the impact of your training programs. 🎓 Safe and Controlled Environment: VR offers a safe space for employees to make mistakes and learn from them without real-world consequences. This is particularly beneficial for high-stakes industries like healthcare, aviation, and manufacturing. 🎓 Cost-Effective in the Long Run: While initial setup costs for VR may be high, the long-term benefits far outweigh the investment. With VR, you can provide consistent training experiences across different locations, reducing travel and operational costs. 🎓 Gamification Elements: Integrate gamified elements like points, badges, and leaderboards to make learning fun and competitive. This not only boosts engagement but also fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement. By leveraging VR in your L&D programs, you can ensure that your employees are not only engaged but truly absorbing and retaining critical skills and knowledge. This investment in immersive learning will pay off in a more competent, confident, and competitive workforce. Got any innovative ideas for integrating VR into training? Share your thoughts below! ⬇️ #VirtualReality #ImmersiveLearning #TrainingInnovation #L&D #EdTech #FutureOfWork #SkillDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement

The people buying your course are not paying for access to your brilliance. They’re paying for a result. A real, visible shift in behavior that drives business outcomes. Unfortunately, most platforms weren’t built to support real behavior change. They were built to make it easier for you as the expert to record a video, hit publish, and collect payment. So, if you're choosing a platform based on how fast it helps you launch… …but not how well it helps your learners change… You’re setting yourself (and them) up for failure. After reviewing 30+ course platforms this year (like, for real), I’ve identified 9 key platform features that support real behavior change. 🧠 1. Cues & cadence Learners log in. Binge a few videos. Vanish. That’s a platform problem. Look for tools that let you pace the learning, drip content over time, and send timely nudges. 🪜 2. Ability scaffolding Throwing people into the deep end doesn’t build skills. It builds overwhelm. You want guardrails. Ways to unlock content after learners show mastery. ⚡ 3. Motivation mechanics You’re not just competing with other courses. You’re competing with Netflix. Points, badges, progress bars, when done well, help learners stay engaged, even when their motivation dips. 👥 4. Social accountability We’re herd animals and learning alongside others feels safe. Community spaces, peer check-ins, public progress sharing...all of these features boost engagement and follow-through. 🎯 5. Personalization Not every learner needs the same path. Select a platform that lets you route learners based on job role, existing skill level, or learning goals. 🧘 6. Reflection & practice Watching content ≠ behavior change. Look for platforms that support reflection exercises including: journal prompts, open-ended responses, or peer feedback forums. 📊 7. Progress visibility Tiny dopamine hits from seeing progress? They work. (Just ask Amazon why they added the fireworks emoji when you put something in your shopping cart). Progress bars, dashboards, and checklists hook learners so they keep going. 🌍 8. Environmental fit Is this a cohort? Self-paced? Blended? The right platform fits your course model, not the other way around. 🔁 9. Sustained support Habits don’t stick after 8 weeks of content. Look for features that help you deliver nudges, refreshers, and next steps content long after the course ends. Behavior change isn’t about what you teach. It’s about what your audience does with it...repeatedly. So if your course is promising outcomes… …your platform needs to be built for them. Curious where your current setup might be falling short? Send me a DM and we can set up a complimentary course audit for you. 👉 Follow Erin Green for tools on behavior change and course design. 🔁 Repost to share with other course creators and learning designers in your network.

🚌 GPTeach: Interactive Teaching Assistant Training with GPT-based Students What if we could make the teacher training experience more engaging and, as a downstream effect, reduce the potential for harm that teachers-in-training could inflict on students? #GPTeach, an interactive training tool designed to help novice teachers practice their teaching skills by engaging with simulated student personas generated by the GPT-3 language model. This tool is relevant because it provides a safe and controlled environment for teachers-in-training to practice their teaching techniques, receive feedback, and improve their pedagogical skills without the risk of negatively impacting real students. GPTeach offers a unique opportunity for teachers to iterate on their responses, experiment with different teaching strategies, and enhance their understanding of course material. Additionally, the tool can be used to evaluate both teachers and students, offering a versatile platform for educational assessment and development. 🎯The findings from the studies evaluating GPTeach suggest several benefits for young teachers-in-training: #SafePracticeEnvironment: GPTeach provides a safe space for novice teachers to practice teaching without the pressure of real student interactions, allowing them to experiment with different teaching approaches and strategies. #IterativePractice: Participants can iterate on their responses based on different student personas, learning goals, and specific session scenarios, helping them refine their teaching skills over time. #ImprovedConfidence: By using GPTeach, novice teachers can become better prepared for real office hours and teaching sessions, ultimately increasing their confidence as educators. #FeedbackMechanism: GPTeach also enables instructors to evaluate participants' performance and provide constructive feedback, facilitating continuous improvement in teaching abilities. Although still too early GPTeach offers a promising tool for young teachers to enhance their teaching skills, gain confidence, and receive personalized feedback in a controlled and supportive environment. 🚨 There are some considerations to keep in mind: Limitations of AI: AI models like GPT-3 may not always accurately represent the full range of student behaviors, emotions, or learning styles. Ethical Concerns: There may be ethical considerations related to using AI to simulate student interactions, especially in terms of data privacy, bias in model outputs, and the potential for reinforcing stereotypes or harmful behaviors in educational settings. Overreliance on Technology: Relying too heavily on AI tools for teacher training could diminish the importance of human-to-human interactions and the development of interpersonal skills that are essential for effective teaching. Tracy M. Wilichowski Ezequiel Molina https://lnkd.in/g6Una4nu

As someone who prefers to jump into a product and play around with it - I’m a fan of less live training and more async resources. So it’s been cool to hear customers are using interactive demos to onboard/train both employees and customers. In our State of the Interactive Product Demo 2024 - this was the 3rd + 4th most popular use case. Below is how customers set it up: Option #1: Add Interactive Demos to Help Center Articles Why: In-depth help docs reduce the need for one-off training for new users ”After deploying product tours for user enablement, we saw a 90% decrease in the number of one-on-one training needed to activate new users.” How to: ▪️ Create mini 10 - 15 step demos for high-value features ▪️ Add the demo (embed or link) before written text so users can see the feature they're learning about Option #2: Build Checklist Demos with Multiple Products/ Features Why: If you’re teaching employees about a new process or tech stack, may need to show multiple products in one easy-to-share demo. “We’ve used product tours for a variety of training use cases for internal teams around new processes” How to: ▪️ Combine multiple demos together using a Checklist to share via one link ▪️ Create Share Links for customers or employees to track what parts of the demo they went through Option #3: Create a Demo for Multiple Users at an Account Why: Scale multiple-user training for larger accounts so your team doesn’t have to host 20 training calls for 100 users “These self-serve training options have significantly reduced the need for our success reps to train individual users on the platform on calls.” How to: ▪️Build a generic demo template with all your top training features ▪️Choose relevant features to that account and customize with find + replace Read the full write-up below to see customer examples ⬇️

💥 😱 Training is fundamentally broken. Think about it: We spend HOURS listening to lectures, reading books, or watching videos… only to retain almost nothing. The result? Knowledge that fades faster than yesterday’s to-do list. Why? Because passive learning is a trap. We consume knowledge, but we never truly retain it. The solution? 💡 Shift from PASSIVE to ACTIVE learning. This is where the Learning Pyramid comes in. 🔺 What is the Learning Pyramid? It’s a simple, science-backed model that shows how we retain information. And here’s the spoiler: 👉 The secret to learning isn’t listening. It’s DOING. Here’s how it breaks down: 👀 At the top: Passive methods like lectures, reading, and watching videos. 💪 At the bottom: Active methods like practice, group discussions, and teaching others. The difference? 💡 Passive methods = Knowledge INPUT. 💥 Active methods = Knowledge OUTPUT. And guess what? 👉 The magic happens in the output. Imagine this: Instead of your team passively sitting through a 60-minute presentation (retention: 5%)… 💥 They teach the same content to others (retention: 90%). That’s not just a small shift. That’s a GAME. CHANGER. 🤩🤩🤩 SO… how do you level up your learning experiences starting today? 💥 Here’s the powerful truth: The best way to learn something is to teach it. If you’re running a team workshop, client training, or even a simple meeting – make it INTERACTIVE! 😀 Here are 5 easy tools to boost engagement and retention immediately: 1️⃣ Breakout Rooms Don’t let participants sit passively. 💬 Break them into small groups to discuss key topics and collaborate in real-time. Easy to do with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet. 2️⃣ Online Whiteboards (Figma, Miro, Mural) Learning doesn’t just happen through words. Let people sketch, brainstorm, and visually build ideas together during sessions. It taps into visual + active learning modes! 3️⃣ Quizzes & Polls People LOVE immediate feedback. Tools like Slido or Kahoot! make it easy to add live polls and quizzes during your sessions. 4️⃣ Peer Teaching Exercises Want someone to REALLY learn something? 💡 Ask them to teach it to someone else. Teaching forces them to organize their thoughts and solidify their understanding. 5️⃣ Interactive Demos Forget slide decks. SHOW people how something works, then let them try it themselves. The difference? 👀 Passive watching vs. 💪 Active doing. 🔥 Here’s the challenge: If you want your team (or clients) to actually retain what you’re teaching… 👉 Make them do the work. ❌ Stop talking AT them. ✅ Start collaborating WITH them. Because retention doesn’t come from listening. It comes from ACTION. ///// ///// ///// ///// ///// 👋🏻Hi, I’m Andy! Enjoy this? ♻️ Repost it to your network and follow me for more. Want to build the future of architecture with me? Let’s start a conversation today. 🌟 #Architecture #Collaboration #Innovation #Leadership #slantisVibes

Traditional video-based learning is broken. Why? Because it doesn’t work. 📉 87% of employees find traditional video learning passive and disengaging. Yet, companies still churn out hours of recorded content, hoping employees will sit through it. (Spoiler Alert🚨: They won’t.) But this year marks a turning point. Here’s what’s rewriting the rules: 🔥 1. AI-Powered Personalization → Learning That Adapts to You Training shouldn’t feel like a lecture—it should feel like Netflix. AI-driven learning dynamically adjusts content to your pace, knowledge gaps, and career goals—so every session feels relevant. Imagine a world where training meets you exactly where you are. 🖥️ 2. Interactive Learning → No More “Press Play & Pray” The old approach? Passive videos. The new approach? Searchable transcripts, in-video quizzes, real-time feedback. One company we worked with saw completion rates jump from 31% to 78% just by making their training videos interactive. Because when learning feels like a conversation, not a monologue, people stay engaged. 👥 3. A Workforce That Won’t Settle for Less Millennials and Gen Z make up 75% of today’s workforce—and they expect learning to mirror their digital lives: 📲 Fast. 💡 Engaging. 🎮 Interactive. They don’t want to just watch. They want to participate. 🚀 My Takeaway? The future of video learning isn’t about making better videos. It’s about making video learning better. Companies that understand this aren’t just upgrading their training. They’re transforming how knowledge is transferred. Which side of the change will you be on? #FutureOfLearning #LearningInnovation #EdTech #L&DTransformation

Bullhorn (1400+ employees) replaced static videos with Supademo and cut their course creation time in half while boosting engagement by 20%. Here’s how they run it: → No‑code, clickable demos embedded in Rise 360 courses, then published to the LMS for seamless distribution → Instant updates to keep training current: no re-recording, re-editing, or republishing delays. → Automatic click capture + AI text annotations to accelerate production without design/engineering help What Supademo delivers: → 50% faster course creation (from a month to under two weeks with Supademo) → 20% higher demo engagement across eLearning and documentation → Multi‑modal learning with interactive flows and AI voiceovers: meeting learners where they are Get the full scoop in the Bullhorn case study and steal their playbook for enablement and training guides that actually get used.