Learning Science for Instructional Designers: How to Design Training That Improves Performance

Описание: Most workplace training doesn’t improve performance.

In this episode, learning science expert Clark Quinn explains how L&D teams can move beyond courses and design learning that actually improves performance, retention, and business outcomes.

If you’re an instructional designer, L&D leader, or learning strategist, this conversation will change how you think about learning.

Welcome to The L.E.A.D Podcast Series, powered by LXD Guild & ID Mentors — a space for practical, science-backed conversations in Learning & Development (L&D).

In this episode, Host Purnima Valiathan (Co-Founder, @ID Mentors) and Moderator Sandeep Kumar (Founder, LXD Guild Community) are joined by Clark Quinn — Executive Director at Quinnovation, Co-Director of The L&D Accelerator, and Chief Learning Strategist at Upside Learning.

🎯 Topic: Beyond the Course: Applying Learning Science to Impact Performance

💡 This episode explores:

• Why most online training fails at work
• How learning science improves real performance
• Rehearsal, elaboration, and retrieval in learning
• The cognitive role of media in learning
• Implicit learning beyond formal courses
• The impact of emotion on learning
• Common mistakes in online course design
• Designing learning in the flow of work

If you work in instructional design, corporate training, learning experience design (LXD), HR, or talent development, this episode offers practical insights you can apply immediately.

00:00 – Introduction to Instructional Design in India
02:34 – Why Learning Science Matters in L&D
08:34 – Rehearsal, Elaboration & Retrieval
18:45 – The Cognitive Role of Media in Learning
25:58 – Implicit Learning Beyond the Classroom
33:23 – Emotion & Learning Impact
40:36 – Common Online Course Design Mistakes
45:29 – LXD Guild Delhi Conference 2025


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