T O P L E A R N I N G
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T O P L E A R N I N G
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Learning trends continue to incorporate immersive reality and
gamification of both the platform and the content. We see an elevated focus
on goal alignment, performance improvement solutions, and deep learning.
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Sources: Bersin by Deloitte, Forbes, eLearning Learning, Learning Solutions Magazine, LinkedIn Learning, Gartner, Ambient Insight
R O U N D T A B L E L E A R N I N G P R E S E N T S
Place an emphasis on performance
improvement solutions that impact
job performance over time. Consider
training on how to think critically
about a role rather than just how to
achieve temporary understanding of
a task. Provide continued support
through mobile applications.
C R I T I C A L A L I G N M E N T
49 percent of employees
prefer to learn at the point
of need.
The average employee
checks his or her phone
150 times per day.
Forbes suggests that 2019 needs to be the year of
better alignment between C-Suite goals and
Human Resources. Leaders need to be deeply
involved in learning strategy and planning. Leaders
who are involved in goal setting for HR and L&D
waste fewer resources. Alignment helps to build a
learning culture.
Mobile learning is the
fastest growing learning
technology. By the end of
2019, revenues for mobile
learning will more than
double in 66 countries.
I N C R E A S E D G A M I F I C A T I O N
& P L A Y F U L D E S I G N
Gamification, both structural and content-focused, will continue to
permeate learning ecosystems. Expect to see badges, points,
community participation incentives, and leaderboards.
B E Y O N D T R A I N I N G
Rather than needing to incentivize training,
research on new learner groups suggests that
training itself may become the incentive.
Learners (especially millennials, who will soon
make up 75 percent of the workforce) care
deeply about personal development and
performance.
46 percent of companies say that AR/VR will
become mainstream in their organizations
within the next three years.
Companies with well-developed learning
cultures can expect to see an increase in
quality job applicants.
D E E P L E A R N I N G F U L L
I M M E R S I O NGartner projects that AI
bots will power 85
percent of customer
service interactions by
2020 and will drive up to
$33 trillion of annual
economic growth.
AR and VR must track back to the LMS so
that learning is captured and performance
gaps can be improved.
Even though the use of VR in applications
can be highly impactful, 66 percent of
organizations believe AR to be more
applicable to them than VR.
Remember that AI is an algorithm, not
a magic wand. To be effective, we still
need humans to interpret and apply
the analytics. Learning analytics help
to predict future behaviors, adjust for
personalization and adaptation, and
provide instructors with the right
information to support their learners.
87 percent of
Millennials stated that
professional
development and
career growth are very
important.