Aidan's Infinite Play E51 James Washok: Creating Learning Experiences As Fun And Effective As Video Games
Feb 28, 2025
James Washok, a Learning Experience Designer with over 20 years in IT and HR, shares insights on making learning engaging. He emphasizes the need for innovative teaching methods that prioritize real-world relevance and emotional connection. Gamifying training, like using games for cybersecurity awareness, showcases how fun can enhance retention. Washok also highlights AI's potential to revolutionize corporate learning, stressing continuous improvement and clearer objectives as keys to effective education.
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Hooking the Audience
- Hook your audience with emotion, either positive or negative, to make them intrinsically motivated.
- Use real-world scenarios and case studies relevant to the content and the audience's experiences.
Effective vs. Ineffective Teaching
- Poor teaching stems from a lack of clear communication and relevance, leading to disengagement and failure.
- Effective teaching involves adjusting to student needs (feed forward) and making content personally relevant.
Durian Hook
- Aidan's neuroscience professor used a durian fruit's contrasting smell to demonstrate how brain chemistry affects perception.
- This hooked the class and sparked curiosity about how the brain shapes reality.