Challenging Traditional Workplace Learning

Everything needs a refresh eventually…and that includes e-Learning! 

Jonathan Hill, Head of E-Learning at Entain, believes it’s personality and humor that e-Learning often lacks. But why is it so important? 

Jonathan joins Matt Pierce, TechSmith’s Learning & Video Ambassador, in this episode of The Visual Lounge to discuss challenging traditional workplace learning. 

He explains the benefits of adding humor to your educational content, what defines success in L&D for him and provides a ton of expert advice for anybody creating educational video content. A true must-listen! 

Learning points from the episode include: 

• 0:00 – Introduction 
• 1:05 – Introducing Jonathan Hill 
• 2:28 – How he started using video 
• 6:05 – What success in workplace learning means to Jonathan 
• 8:59 – One tip to improve using video for workplace learning 
• 10:34 – TechSmith Academy ad break 
• 11:42 – Defining workplace learning 
• 15:00 – How to create a good workplace learning culture 
• 20:57 – The role of multimedia in workplace learning 
• 23:55 – Introducing non-L&D experts to workplace learning 
• 28:47 – Using humor in workplace learning 
• 32:57 – How to convince leaders to allow you to use humor 
• 40:04 – Jonathan’s favorite dad joke 
• 41:13 – Speed round questions 
• 46:33 – Final take! 
• 47:18 – Outro  

Important links and mentions: 

• TechSmith Academy: Learn how to use and create better images and videos (for free): https://academy.techsmith.com  
• Follow/connect with Jonathan Hill on LinkedIn 
• Follow Jonathan on Twitter