Evolve had many opportunities to learn and grow in 2024! The calendar was full of conferences, speaking events,  opportunities to collaborate with our colleagues and peers, and explore new learning technologies. All of these opportunities provided our team with new strategies, different perspectives, best practices, and tactical approaches to help us and our clients stay at the forefront of innovation in L&D.

Explore our top articles this year on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Content Development, LMS/LXP, and Employee Engagement, and recaps from our 2024 conferences and speaking events, that we share in our monthly newsletter (subscribe to our newsletter here).

Artificial Intelligence 

Integrating AI into the Instructional Design Workflow for Accessibility and Inclusion
By Ellen Heintz, Senior Instructional Designer/Developer

As Instructional Designers, one of our core responsibilities is to ensure that learning experiences are accessible and inclusive for all learners. Meeting accessibility standards introduces additional steps into the design process, from creating alternative text (alt text) to generating closed captions. Read the full article here.

Planning & Budgeting for L&D – Maximizing ROI
By Alex Ryan, Chief Solution Strategist

Part 2 in our ‘Planning & Budgeting for L&D’ series is all about budgeting for maximum ROI and planning for those big-ticket items that will lead to meaningful impact. As Learning & Development (L&D) leaders, it’s crucial to balance innovation with fiscal responsibility to ensure the greatest impact from every dollar spent. Read the full article here.

Empowering L&D with Responsible AI Strategies – ATD Cascadia Conference Recap
By Tristia Hennessey, Senior Instructional Technology Strategist

Tristia was honored to be selected to speak about AI Strategy and Policy for L&D teams. Read the full article here.

Professional Development and Employee Onboarding

Proactive Self-Professional Development: Elevate Your Career through Continuous Learning
By Isabel Luke, Communications Consultant

In today’s job market, as industries continue to shift and new technologies emerge, the ability to adapt and grow professionally is critical. To do this, you need to be proactive with your professional development. Read the full article here.

Onboarding – Turning Your Best Interns into Full-Time Employees
By Isabel Luke, Communications Consultant

If your organization hasn’t already, now is a good time to start planning for your summer interns. Each year can bring a wave of talent ready to learn and eager to begin their career, whether they’re looking to gain industry experience, earn credit, or newly graduated and ready to work. Read the full article here.

Onboarding Resources

Debunking Generational Learning Myths
By Karen Loftus, Instructional Designer/eLearning Developer

We’ve all heard that younger learners prefer digital experiences and that older learners can’t handle new technology. We’ve also heard that younger learners have short attention spans and that older learners can’t learn new things. Read the full article here.

We’ve had a great year! Check out our 2024 Year in Review and we look forward to what’s to come in 2025.