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February 2024: Top Instructional Design Events, Webinars and Courses

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Selection of Instructional Design Events, Webinars and Courses

February 2024

 

  • CEO + HR: Navigating 2024’s Top Trends Together

    • By LifeLabs Learning

    • Modality: Online Webinar
    • When: February 1
    • Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    • Key topics:
      • HR leaders’ growing business savvy
      • Embracing human aspects of organizations
      • 2024 HR trends discussion with industry leaders
      • Performance management
      • Resource optimization strategies
      • Aligning learning and development with business goals

 

  • SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

    • By Aggregage

    • Modality: Free Online Webinnar
    • When: February 1
    • Time: 9:30 AM PST
    • Key topics:
      • Strategies for managing SME (Subject Matter Expert) relationships effectively
      • Solutions for addressing review cycle challenges with SMEs
      • Techniques to handle unclear or conflicting feedback from SMEs
      • Practical advice on building and maintaining successful working relationships with SMEs
      • Understanding the role of SMEs in training projects and common challenges involved
      • Identifying and implementing mitigation strategies for SME-related issues
      • Proactive approaches to foster strong, productive relationships with SMEs

 

  • Bridge to Success: Transitioning to L&D

    • By The Training, Learning and Development Community & Conference – TLDC
    • Modality: Free Online Webinar Series
    • When: February 1-2 
    • Time: Several times
    • Key topics:
      • Pivot and progress: From Instructional Design to Project Management and back
      • Beyond the transition: What I’ve learned after one year in L&D
      • Project Management with MS Teams Planner and Task Cards
      • Networking 101
      • Diverse pathways: Stories of transition from teaching to Instructional Design across sectors
      • Negotiating your wealth: Unleashing your value and knowing your worth

 

 

  • 12 Hour – Online Festival of Facilitation

    • By The Facilitators Network

    • Modality: Virtual In-person festival via Zoom
    • When: February 8
    • Time: 7 AM to 7 PM NZDT
    • Key sessions:
      • Online Introductions and Icebreakers
      • ‘Below the Surface’ Card Game
      • Experience Design in Workshops
      • Workshop Design Using The Transform Deck
      • Lunchtime Open Space for Networking
      • Tools for Thinking Differently
      • Discussing Feelings in Facilitation
      • Discovering Your Facilitation Superpower

 

  • First Quarter Business & Technology Disruption Briefing 2024

    • By AcademyEX

    • When: February 9
    • Time: 9 AM NZT
    • Key topics:
      • Insights into current global trends impacting business and technology
      • Overview of the latest technological advancements and their influence
      • Exploration of the interplay between technology and business strategies
      • Strategies to prepare for upcoming shifts in business and technology
      • Updates on the latest trends in business disruption
      • Guidance on staying at the forefront of innovation in a rapidly changing world
      • Discussions on navigating upcoming challenges and opportunities in the industry

 

  • Creating a Feedback Culture

    • By NZATD

    • Modality: Online Webinar
    • When: February 12
    • Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm NZT
    • Key topics:
      • The transformative power of feedback in organizational settings.
      • The role of leaders in team development through feedback.
      • Strategies for asking for and giving feedback effectively.
      • Cultivating a growth mindset and using feedback for personal and collective growth.
      • Practical scenarios and actionable insights for implementing a feedback culture in the workplace.
      • Relevance to various sectors including public, tertiary, education, arts, and human services.

 

  • Microlearning & Adobe Captivate: Bite-sized Wisdom for Modern Learners

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Modality: Free Online Webinar
    • When: February 13
    • Time: 9AM Pacific / 12PM Eastern
    • Key Topics:
      • Introduction to Microlearning: Understanding its core principles and differences from traditional learning.
      • Advantages of Microlearning: Exploring its benefits, including increased engagement and retention.
      • Designing Microlearning Modules in Adobe Captivate: Overview of features in Captivate for creating impactful learning content.
      • Enhancing Engagement with Interactivity: Using interactive elements in Adobe Captivate to create dynamic content.

 

  • Culture Club: Leading Change

    • By LifeLabs Learning

    • Modality: Online Webinar
    • When: February 13
    • Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
    • Key topics:
      • Change as a constant in modern organizations.
      • Importance of quick and effective adaptation for survival.
      • The natural resistance of the brain to change and preference for certainty.
      • Learning science-backed strategies for adaptation.
      • Techniques to assist companies and employees in accepting and committing to change.

 

  • Innovative Ways to Use AI in Teaching

    • By Digital Learning Institute

    • Modality: Online Webinar
    • When: February 13
    • Time: 12 PM London Time
    • Key topics:
      • Revolutionizing Lesson Planning with AI
      • Enhanced Research Techniques with AI Tools
      • Idea Expansion in Education through AI
      • Live Q&A Session with AI Expert

 

 

  • Master the Art of Instructional Design

    • By The Learning Guild

    • Modality: Online Conference
    • When: February 13 to February 14
    • Time: Sessions from 8.30AM to 2PM PT
    • Key Topics:
      • From analysis to evaluation: top tools & tips for instructional designers
      • Motivation and behavior change
      • Quality management basics for learning & development teams
      • Instructional design in the real world
      • Get them to yes: tools and tactics to get what you need from stakeholders
      • Revitalizing learning: merging timeless design principles with cutting-edge learning environments
      • Trends in instructional technologies over the past 15 years
      • Accessible & inclusive learning: a panel discussion

 

  • Where Do I Start? Architecting a Modern Learning Ecosystem

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Modality: Free Online Webinar
    • When: February 15
    • Time: 12PM Pacific
    • Key Topics:
      • Transitioning from traditional learning methods.
      • Holistic approach to employee development.
      • Expanding Learning & Development toolkits.
      • Understanding the Modern Learning Ecosystem Framework.
      • Integration of science, technology, and storytelling in learning.
      • Case studies and practical examples from global organizations.

 

  • Become a Master Workshop Designer

    • By The Facilitators Network

    • Modality: 6-week Online Bootcamp
    • When: February 16 (6 sessions)
    • Time: 9.30 AM – 11 AM NZ Time
    • Key topics:
      • Framework for planning effective meetings and workshops
      • Tools, activities, structures for effective facilitation
      • Designing custom interactive activities
      • Step-by-step support for facilitation
      • Exploration of workshop design in personal context

 

 

  • Axe-con 2024 – Building accessible experiences

    • By Deque

    • Modality: Free Virtual Conference
    • When: February 20 to February 22
    • Time: Various times from 9 AM to 2 PM
    • Key topics:
      • Responsible and Ethical AI
      • Human-Centered AI and Accessibility
      • Overcoming Bias to Advocate for Change
      •  Approaches for Organizational Accessibility Excellence
      • The Digital Accessibility Legal Landscape
      • The Future of axe Tools
      • Assembling a network of accessibility advocacy through UX design
      • Building an Accessibility Program and Culture
      • WCAG Accessibility Guidelines
      • Future of Accessibility Guidelines
      • AI Systems for Accessibility
      • Designing Accessible Dashboards
      • Building an Enterprise-Level Accessibility Skills Program for Development Teams

 

  • Cut Through the Noise: Communicate Value Using Behavioral Science

    • By Usable Learning

    • Modality: Workshop
    • Date: February 22
    • Time: 11:00 AM-2:30 PM Eastern Time 
    • Key topics:
      • Utilizing behavioral science for value communication in learning.
      • Strategies for overcoming learner and stakeholder engagement barriers.
      • Techniques for clear, impactful, and audience-aligned communication.
      • Tools for assessing and communicating learning value.
      • Attention-capturing strategies for learners.
      • Effective communication design and testing methodologies.

 

  • 10 Ways to Drive People Forward to Peak Performance

    • By Training Magazine Network

    • Modality: Free Online Webinar
    • Date and Time: February 22
    • Time: 11AM Pacific / 2PM Eastern
    • Key Topics:
      • Motivation strategies for teams.
      • Enhancing performance of underperforming employees.
      • Effective compensation strategies.
      • Leadership techniques for challenging individuals.
      • Six critical management factors for improved leadership.

 

  • Training a Hybrid Workforce Webinar

    • by CommLab India

    • Modality: Free Online Webinar
    • Date: February 22
    • Time: 11:00 am EST
    • Key Topics:
      • Understanding the dynamics of a hybrid workplace
      • Challenges faced by organizations in managing hybrid workforces
      • Employee challenges in a hybrid workplace
      • Addressing training challenges in a hybrid environment
      • Ensuring equal learning opportunities for in-person and remote participants
      • Best practices for learning architects

 

  • Learning Experience Impact – Prove the ROI of learning at your organization

    • By NovoEd

    • Modality: Free Cohort-based online course
    • When: February 26
    • Time: Self paced
    • Key topics:
      • Promoting learning programs’ business value to executives.
      • Creating impactful executive reports with ROI metrics.
      • Applying change management for efficiency and innovation.
      • Using organizational anthropology and psychology to boost company culture.
      • Networking with peers for workforce and personal career development.

 

As a summary, this month’s selection of learning events brings a comprehensive understanding and practical application.

  • Key areas include:
    • Strategic alignment: The sessions this month emphasize the importance of aligning learning programs with broader business strategies. This ensures that your learning initiatives not only deliver educational value but also contribute meaningfully to your organization’s goals and objectives.
    • Feedback-rich learning environments: Current trends point towards the significance of feedback in learning processes. By engaging in these sessions, you’ll gain insights into creating and managing environments that are adaptable to learner feedback, enhancing the effectiveness of your designs.
    • Business impact and ROI: In today’s environment, understanding and demonstrating the business impact of learning programs is crucial. Sessions covering these aspects will equip you with the skills to not only create effective learning solutions but also articulate their value in terms that resonate with business stakeholders.
    • Adapting to learning trends: The learning landscape is constantly evolving with trends like microlearning, gamification, and AI integration. This month’s events offer the chance to stay up-to-date and incorporate these cutting-edge elements into your learning designs.
    • Personal and professional growth: Networking with industry peers and experts is a significant advantage of these events. They provide a platform for sharing experiences, discussing challenges, and exploring new ideas, fostering both personal growth and professional development.

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