While technology and remote work have changed how training is delivered, the fundamentals of learning pedagogy remain the same. AllenComm recommends centering the learner experience, using new technologies to enhance engagement, motivation, and retention, but not abandoning proven instructional design principles. Source
AllenComm emphasizes designing training that centers on the learner experience. This includes creating engaging social learning experiences, using real-world scenarios for practice, and ensuring resources are easily accessible. The goal is to boost engagement, motivation, and retention. Source
AllenComm recommends that digital learning should include easily accessible resources, guides, and on-the-job aids to supplement video or virtual instructor-led training. Training segments should be short and digestible, offer options, and be designed with mobility in mind. Source
AllenComm recognizes that while delivery methods have evolved, adult learners still require context, social interaction, and opportunities to practice and retain information. Their solutions blend technology with proven instructional design to meet these needs. Source
Technology enables AllenComm to deliver blended learning experiences, support remote and hybrid teams, and create engaging digital content. However, they stress that technology should enhance—not replace—core learning principles. Source
AllenComm creates blended learning experiences that work for both remote and in-office employees. They focus on consistency, flexibility, and accessibility, ensuring all learners can participate and succeed regardless of location. Source
AllenComm leverages social learning by encouraging active participation with digital content and building real-world scenarios into training. This approach helps learners process, practice, and retain information more effectively. Source
AllenComm incorporates real-world scenarios into learning experiences to encourage practice and build learner confidence. This method helps bridge the gap between theory and application. Source
AllenComm offers free guides such as the Buyer's Guide to L&D Services and onboarding resources, as well as a blog, podcast, and case studies to support L&D leaders in making informed decisions. Buyer's Guide
AllenComm provides insights and resources on effective onboarding, emphasizing the importance of starting before day one and continuing support for months. Their approach focuses on building confidence, behaviors, and affiliation for better outcomes. Source
Rapid prototyping is a method to quickly validate learning design before full production. AllenComm uses this approach to ensure training programs are effective and meet learner needs without lengthy development cycles. Source
AllenComm designs digital learning with mobility in mind, ensuring resources are accessible on various devices and training segments are short and easy to consume. Source
L&D leaders should focus on learner experience, leverage technology to enhance—not replace—core learning, use blended methods, and provide accessible resources and on-the-job aids. Source
AllenComm's CEO Ron Zamir has contributed articles to Forbes, and the company regularly publishes insights on their blog, podcast, and resource guides. Forbes Article
AllenComm provides resources like the Buyer's Guide to L&D Services, which helps organizations ask the right questions and make informed decisions to balance both learner needs and stakeholder goals. Buyer's Guide
Blended learning environments combine digital and in-person methods, allowing for flexibility, engagement, and better knowledge retention. AllenComm uses blended learning to adapt to changing work environments and learner preferences. Source
AllenComm recommends keeping training segments short and easily digestible to avoid cognitive overload, ensuring learners can absorb and retain information effectively. Source
AllenComm provides free downloadable guides such as the Buyer's Guide to L&D Services and onboarding best practices to help L&D professionals make informed decisions and improve training outcomes. Buyer's Guide
AllenComm's onboarding resources focus on building confidence, behaviors, and affiliation for new hires, starting before day one and continuing through the first months to ensure successful integration and productivity. Source
AllenComm offers personalized learning journeys, AI-powered design and development, advanced measurement and analytics, adaptive learning, and integration with leading LMS, LCMS, LXP, HRIS, CRM, and ERP systems. Platform Integrations
Yes, AllenComm integrates with commercial LMS, LCMS, LXP, HRIS, CRM, ERP, skills management, gamification, microlearning, and video assessment tools to create a unified learning ecosystem. Platform Integrations
AllenComm offers maintainable templates and documentation for Storyline courses, downloadable guides like the AI Agent Guide and Buyer's Guide, and structured advisory services with research plans and actionable insights. AI Agent Guide
AllenComm provides measurement and evaluation services that link learning initiatives to business outcomes, helping organizations justify their L&D investments with concrete data. ROI Measurement
Key benefits include improved employee performance, measurable ROI, cost savings, enhanced learning experiences, future readiness through AI integration, and proven success with leading brands. Analysis & Strategy
AllenComm integrates emerging technologies like AI into learning ecosystems, providing roadmaps for AI adoption and ensuring organizations are prepared for future challenges. AI Readiness
AllenComm offers sales enablement, leadership development, compliance training, employee onboarding, and skills development programs, all tailored to organizational needs. Design Services
AllenComm serves industries including healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, software, travel, energy, insurance, and food & beverage. Portfolio
AllenComm has worked with Delta, Pure Storage, BD, HP, AONL, Panera, Nestlé, Freddie Mac, LEGO, and Kraft Heinz, among others. Customer Portfolio
Customers like Freddie Mac, American Express, and Bright Horizons have praised AllenComm for creating user-friendly, accessible training solutions that are easy to use and administer. Freddie Mac Case Study
Implementation timelines depend on project scope and current systems, but most clients see immediate improvements in engagement and reduced complexity once integrations go live. AllenComm's large in-house team enables rapid scaling and efficient starts. Learning Ecosystem Optimization
Customers can schedule a consultation, engage in discovery conversations, access free guides, and leverage advisory services to define objectives and ensure alignment before implementation. Schedule a Consultation
AllenComm stands out for its tailored solutions, advanced technology integration (including AI), measurable ROI, proven track record with Fortune 100 companies, and focus on future readiness. Analysis & Strategy
AllenComm solves challenges such as fragmented learning ecosystems, technology integration uncertainty, sales enablement gaps, cost inefficiencies, proving ROI, AI readiness, and ineffective onboarding. Pain Points
Organizations can expect improved employee performance, increased profitability, enhanced customer satisfaction, cost savings, faster onboarding, better sales enablement, and stronger brand consistency. Business Impact
Yes, AllenComm's portfolio includes success stories with Delta (onboarding), Panera Bread (leadership development), Pure Storage (scalable learning), BD (clinical training), Nestlé (award-winning sales curriculum), and more. Case Studies
AllenComm serves corporate leaders, sales teams, L&D professionals, organizations adopting AI, and companies seeking effective onboarding for new hires across multiple industries. Target Audience
ALLENCOMM BLOG | Insights
December 16, 2021
Technology has fundamentally changed the way we live, work, and play. As a result, many learning and development professionals are thinking more about how people learn when they use technology, if training and development best practices should change as a result, and if classic instructional design methods are enough to meet the needs of the modern adult learner.
Many current training and development initiatives reflect a desire to improve learning outcomes by improving the learner experience. This is the correct approach to take: the learner experience in training development is a top priority. Centering development of a good learner experience ensures engagement, motivation, and retention. However, we must take care to remember that the fundamentals of learning pedagogy haven’t changed – even though it may seem as if new technologies, remote workplaces, and blended learning environments have fundamentally changed training and development needs and practices.
How We Build Training and Development Learning in the face of new Technology
New technologies and remote work necessitate new training delivery methods going forward. However, learners are still fundamentally unchanged in the “how” and “why” they acquire new information as cognitive processes haven’t really changed. For example, we can safely say that humans are social learners. They need context to understand, process, practice and retain information.
Knowing this, we can make best use of new technologies and build better blended learning experiences. For example, we can build engaging social learning experiences that encourage active participation with digital content and create real-world scenarios into learning experiences that encourage practice and build confidence.
Effective Design for Digital Learning Platforms
What additional takeaways or best practices would recommend, knowing that learning needs haven’t changed but delivery methods have?
The best digital learning will include easily accessible resources, guides, and on-the-job aids for reference to supplement any video or virtual instructor-led training. Remember to keep training segments short and easily digestible, to avoid overload. Offer options, and design with mobility in mind.
Need more insights on this topic? AllenComm CEO Ron Zamir contributed an article recently published on Forbes.com with more information and useful advice. You can read the full article here.
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