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Sep 2024
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150: Learning & Development Demystified:...

EdUp Learning and Development
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Some might ask... What is L&D?

In this episode, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson discuss their experiences and expertise in the field of learning and development (L&D). They share their personal journeys from teaching to instructional design and highlight the transferable skills that teachers possess. The hosts emphasize the importance of creativity and dynamic approaches in education and discuss the evolution of instructional design. They define learning and development as a broad field that encompasses various roles and jobs aimed at helping people learn and develop in different contexts, including K-12, corporate, and higher education.

Learning and development (L&D) is a broad and evolving field that encompasses the development of learners in any setting and at any age. It is not limited to the corporate space or linked solely to employee goals or performance. L&D can be inclusive and applicable across different organizations and sectors. The definition of L&D varies across organizations, and it is important to align on how it is defined within a specific context. The future of L&D involves automation and adaptive learning, where processes are automated and learning experiences adapt to individual learners.

Tune in now to gain more valuable insights about L&D!

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