Ep13. Creating e-Learning that inspires action, with Simeon Quarrie

The Web Usability Podcast

Summary

In this episode of the Web Usability podcast, Lucy Collins speaks with Simeon Quarrie, CEO of Vivida, about the transformation of online learning. They discuss the challenges of traditional e-learning, the innovative approaches Vivida employs, including storytelling and virtual reality, and the importance of creating engaging and memorable learning experiences. The conversation also touches on the future of learning, the impact of AI, and how organisations can evoke genuine behaviour change through training.

Takeaways

• Learning should be an adventurous journey.
• Traditional e-learning is often uninspiring and formulaic.
• Storytelling can make learning experiences more engaging.
• Virtual reality can create powerful learning moments.
• Bite-sized content is becoming essential in learning.
• AI has the potential to disrupt the learning space.
• Understanding user preferences is key to effective learning.
• Creating a pull for learning experiences is crucial.
• Empathy and lived experiences should inform training content.
• Organisations need to prioritise the user experience in learning.

Sound Bites

• "Learning is an adventurous journey."
• "I do love learning, but in my own way."
• "Learning in the workplace is so formulaic."
• "We created an online interactive escape room."
• "We need to recognize the way people consume content."
• "AI is going to heavily disrupt the learning space."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Web Usability and Learning Revolution

07:02 Transforming E-Learning: The Vivida Approach

15:07 Innovative Storytelling in Learning Experiences

22:10 The Future of Learning: Bite-Sized Content and AI

37:10 Creating Genuine Behavior Change in Training