Course Creation Learning Design Tips Online Learning Tips Learning Myths We Need to Let Go Of (And What Actually Helps Adults Learn) 8 February 2026 / 8 February 2026 by Evergreen Learning Solutions Many popular ideas about education, like learning styles or the "10% of our brain" theory, have been debunked by research. Believing these myths doesn’t just waste time; it can actively limit how we design training and how adults learn. This post unpacks 6 common misconceptions and explores what the evidence actually says about effective learning design, cognitive engagement, and memory. Read more » adult learning Attention Span Cognitive Engagement Cognitive Load Theory Corporate Education Digital Natives Education Research Evidence-Based Learning instructional design L&D Learning Design Learning Myths Learning Styles Teaching Strategies Workplace Training
Course Creation Learning Design Tips Online Learning Tips Gamification in Adult Learning – A Learning Designer’s Perspective 9 August 2025 / 10 August 2025 by Evergreen Learning Solutions My Big Aha! Moment Picture this: I’m at a conference, sitting in a room with about 200 teachers. A presenter confidently declares: “Don’t use digital games to teach children. It doesn’t work!” No proof. No data. Just a bold statement. My immediate thought? Hmm… I’m not so sure about that. As a learning designer and […] Read more » adult learning Connectivism Digital Badges Educational Technology eLearning Gamification Interactive Learning Learning Design Learning Engagement Learning Management Systems Learning Motivation Learning Theory Low-Budget Learning Tools Online Training Workplace Training
