Evidence-Informed Learning Design by Mirjam Neelen & Paul A. Kirschner Summary
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"Evidence-Informed Learning Design" revolutionizes training by rejecting fads for scientific rigor. Endorsed by Richard Clark and Donald Taylor, it's the L&D industry's wake-up call. Did you know it's compared to Michelin 3-star restaurants - where only the finest ingredients create exceptional experiences?
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When Soldiers Broke a Bridge-And What It Teaches Us About Learning
In 1831, a battalion of British soldiers marched across a suspension bridge near Manchester. Their synchronized footsteps created a rhythm that matched the bridge's natural vibration, setting off a catastrophic resonance that brought the structure crashing down. Twenty men were injured. The Army responded not with panic but with investigation, ultimately issuing a simple order: break step when crossing bridges. This moment captures something profound about how we should approach learning design today. We have decades of research showing us what works, yet we keep marching in lockstep with outdated methods, ignoring the evidence that could prevent our own professional collapses. The question isn't whether we have the knowledge to build better learning experiences-it's whether we're willing to use it.
What Learning Science Actually Tells Us
Creating Experiences That Actually Work
Professional Blind Spots We Can't Afford
Zombie Ideas That Refuse to Die
Evidence-Based Approaches That Transform Learning
Breaking Step to Build Better Bridges
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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