The Death of E-learning

Ever sat through a meeting or a piece of learning so breathlessly serious it made you trust it less? You're not alone. In this episode, Stefan and Dan take aim at "Professional Solemnity": the corporate habit of performing expertise through deliberate complexity, jargon, and sterile delivery. We're joined by experts to explore whether the serious face is a mark of rigour, or a...

In this episode, we talk to the experts to see if gamification is a lifesaver or just a shiny bit of fun. Joining hosts Graeme and Luke (remember him?) are Game Developer Adam and Learning Developer Rob to dissect how game mechanics actually drive mastery . Is it a bespoke simulation or just points for clicking? We’re hunting for the line between genuine engagement and trivialization . Strap in as...

What will L&D look like in 2030? We leap into the future with our expert Lindsey Coode to unpack her whitepaper on the seven shifts reshaping workplace learning . From AI automation and personalisation to prioritising behavioural impact over "completions," we explore the industry's inevitable evolution. This episode also marks the end of an era: it is Luke’s final show! Join us...

Luke corners attendees at LP Live 25 and asks: “Are you ready for it?” In other words, what change is on the horizon, what challenges are you facing – and is Learning Pool helping? Expect insights on the role of AI, the impact of tighter budgets, and a few bright ideas about how to unlock the full potential of L&D in your organization. Plus, how Stefan uses generative AI to perfect the art of...

AI and online learning often focus on the individual, but there are huge gains to be had from social learning – if it’s done right! In this episode, Graeme and Luke give Stefan (whose work centers around social learning experience design) a good grilling. They challenge him to explain why learning with – and from – a group of peers can boost your learners’ levels of comprehension and retention! Ho...

This time, we got the opportunity to speak to learning strategist Dr Ashwin Mehta and ask the big, slightly panicked question: is AI about to blow up the learning industry – or will it just transform it? From personalised pathways to AI facilitators, we explore what’s certain, what’s uncertain, and what might be quietly replacing your job. You'll get direct questions, blunt answers, and a ver...

Luke and Stefan hit the floor at Learning Tech 2025 – mic in hand, curiosity turned up. We gather hot-takes, dodge buzzwords, and ask what problems attendees actually want to solve with the latest developments in learning technology. Plus, our CPO Anna Lloyd gives her view on what’s shifted – and what’s still stuck – since last year.

Is your e-learning sending people to sleep? It doesn’t have to! In this episode, we chat with Ronnie Wilson-Miller, Graphic Design Principal at Learning Pool, about the small but mighty design choices that can transform dull courses into engaging experiences. Stefan and Graeme dig into what ‘engagement’ really means, why restrictions can fuel creativity, and how pop culture can inspire better lear...

The Death of E-Learning team break the format! Luke, Stefan, Ana-Clara, Kirill, Graeme, and Saray all jump on the mic to dish out their hot takes from busting e-learning myths, AI's place in the industry, to battling short attention spans. Are they on the same page? Do they even see themselves as good learners? All this and more will be revealed!

This time, Jon Brydges (Director of Product Management at Learning Pool) joins us to demystify the learning platforms on the market today. What are the differences? What are the use cases? How can we harness their full potential? Find out in this episode, as we look at how the tech can serve today's organisational needs and elevate modern learners' experience.

Not enough hours in the day? Feeling short on time? We sit down with People Specialist Nathan Dring and Graphic Designer Georgia Dinnall-Bateman to explore whether time management is a myth and how to get more out of your day. Expect practical tips, candid insights, and a few tangents as our guests reveal what they’d throw into e-learning’s dustbin of history – plus, a special treat for Stefan sou...

Two years of our podcasts squeezed into one episode! The team chose their favourite bits: whether it be informative or memorable – then Luke and Stefan sat down to re-examine them with fresh ears. Enjoy the distilled essence of the Death of E-learning!

Are robots taking our jobs? Will AI devalue our skills? Will everything start sounding the same? Is the technology leading the way, or are we? These questions and more will be answered as we chat with our resident experts Lindsey and James about the impact and influence of  AI in our industry’s past, present and future. Expect fascinating chat – and a cameo from two familiar-sounding AI voices.

Do you want to know how to win a Learning Technologies award? Look no further! In this episode, we’re celebrating our colleagues’ wins of Learning Designer and Learning Developer of the year. Lisa and Jo join us to discuss how the night went, what it’s like to have won, and what they think clinched it for them!

Hold on to your headphones: we're breaking the format for the first time! Luke, Stefan, and Graeme gather in the studio to discuss their experiences as Learning Designers and drop some juicy L&D industry wisdom along the way. Confessions, revelations, advice - this episode has it all!

Ben Betts, our CEO, joins us to reflect on a year full of change in the learning industry and at Learning Pool. Expect hard-hitting questions from the podcast team, as well as super-important festive ones, like ‘Brussel Sprouts yes or no?’. Plus, Luke and Stefan look back on the podcast and wonder ‘have we made e-learning suck less this year?’. So, sit down and treat your chilly ears to this holid...

We’re busting assumptions in this episode! Luke and Saray sit down with Emma Weston OBE from Digital Unite – and talk about all things tech literacy. How many people are we leaving behind in this tech-driven world? The numbers may surprise you. Plus, Emma takes on our signature question. Listen up, folks!

This episode is about representing LGBTQ+ people in online content, and how to do it right. It's a really special one and the team are very proud of it! You’ll hear from four members of the queer community about what it’s like to be left out, how wonderful it feels when you see yourself represented in a meaningful way, and how you can help.

We love it when we get to spend time with genuine thought leaders! This time, Dr Page Chen came to speak to us about Strategic Learning Experience Design (SLED). “When designing a theme park, you don’t just think about the rides - you think about the whole experience!” and Page says we should create learning in just the same way. We could’ve listened to her for ever, and we bet you’ll think the sa...

How much can e-learning help in the medical service? Quite a lot, actually! In this episode, Graeme and Stefan sit down with Eric Peotto, a digital learning consultant who’s passionate about evidence-informed practice (find his website here ). How does Eric use VR in his role with NHS Blood and Transplant? How did Eric shift from the classroom to online learning? And what do Canadians call beanies...

It's design time! In this group discussion, we gather some brains from Learning Pool to reflect on the role of graphic design – and design more broadly – in the world of e-learning and beyond. How would our guests define the purpose of design? What are the attitudes towards it? What bits of e-learning would they like to bin forever? All will be revealed. Matt Stevenson, Kirill Kudrjasonoks an...

This time we're talking to podcast-pro Adam Lacey from Assemble You about how to use podcasts in L&D. Is popping on a podcast really a good way to learn? We put Adam on the spot to explain. Also, a new Stefan-soundalike has appeared!

This month we get into the craft of writing narratives and how they enhance our ability to learn. Writers and performers Ben Macpherson and Polis Loizou-Denyer tell us how and why stories stick with us. Tune in to hear their sage words - this is one you don't want to miss!

We’re unleashed on attendees of Learning Pool’s annual extravaganza. Find out the TRUTH of what actual, real-life people think about Learning Pool – and hear their sizzling takes on our signature question. Extra helpings of lunch-related chat are also guaranteed.

It’s a juicy one this time as we ask Jack and Rosie from the Learning Experience team to spill on their biggest professional mistakes and painful project moments. Prepare yourself for a healthy dose of embarrassing stories, balanced by sobering lessons learned. A must-listen!