Design for How People Learn with Julie Dirksen
From Inside Learning | Unlocking human potential by The Learnovate Centre, Trinity College Dublin
July 15, 2025 · 34 min · Season 4 · Episode 47
About this episode
Julie Dirksen discusses the principles of effective learning and design in this episode of the Inside Learning Podcast.
Unlocking Effective Learning with Julie Dirksen | Inside Learning Podcast In this episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, we dive deep into the principles of effective learning with special guest Julie Dirksen, author of ’Design for How People Learn’ and ’Talk to the Elephant.’ Julie and host explore topics such as designing impactful learning experiences, the role of habit formation, and the importance of understanding learner objectives. Julie shares insights on overcoming resistance to change, leveraging AI in learning, and the importance of bridging knowledge gaps. This engaging conversation is a must-watch for educators, instructional designers, and leaders aiming to create meaningful and sustainable learning environments. Learn more about the science of learning and the future of work at LearnovateCentre.org. 00:00 Introduction to the Inside Learning Podcast 00:15 The Importance of Effective Learning Experiences 01:02 Welcome Julie Dirksen: Author and Learning Expert 02:27 Communicating Learning Objectives 08:15 Challenges of Unlearning and Adapting to Change 20:13 Bridging Learning Gaps and Behavioral Science 26:39 The Expert’s…
People in this episode
Guest: Julie Dirksen
Topics covered
- effective learning
- learning design
- habit formation
- learner objectives
- overcoming resistance to change
- AI in learning
- bridging knowledge gaps
Keywords
- learning experiences
- instructional design
- behavioral science
- knowledge organization
- future of work
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Learnovate Centre
Books & works: Design for How People Learn, Talk to the Elephant
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