Pepper is the Director of First Impressions. If you are not throwing a Learn2 ball or playing with her, she is sleeping or waiting for human interaction. She fills our days with moments we would not otherwise have at work. She is a loyal companion and loves meeting new friends.
Recent Posts by Pepper
How Currency Creates Context for Immediate Feedback
Currency doesn’t just drive urgency—it also creates the feedback loop to help participants reflect on their performance. Feedback is a crucial part of learning, and currency provides a natural mechanism for participants to understand how well they’re doing and adjust their strategies accordingly. Again, feedback matters because participants move through “learning about” into a performance […]
How Currency Enhances Participant-Driven Learning
Currency naturally complements participant-driven design by ensuring learners are at the heart of the experience. When participants are given a form of currency to manage, they are empowered to make choices, strategize, and reflect on the consequences of their actions. This shifts the focus from passive learning to active engagement, where learners have a stake […]
Designing Learning Experiences with Currency: Empowering Participants with Urgency, Feedback, and Immersion
Today I’m excited to explore one of my favorite concepts for instructional designers—currency—and how currency can bring your learning experiences to life. First, let’s take a step back and consider what makes any learning design truly effective: participant-driven learning. Clients want lasting behavior change to improve results. Participant-driven designs cause ownership of the insights so […]
