eLearning Industry's Guest Author Article Showcase [September 2025]

"Diving Into The Latest eLearning Trends And L&D Pro Insights From providing more meaningful feedback that drives employee engagement to mastering AI prompting techniques for instructional storytelling, September's publication calendar was packed with standout guest author submissions. So, we've chosen a few to feature in this roundup. In no particular order, here are last month's top guest author articles. 5 Guest Author Articles To Check Out Today"

"Stop getting boring AI stories! Master ChatGPT prompting techniques for instructional storytelling to boost engagement and improve learning retention. Emily Gore highlights why your current prompts might be failing you and how to make stories stick through narrative learning. While most Instructional Designers understand the importance of writing high-quality text, fewer recognize how formatting and layout can make or break learners' ability to make meaning from that text. Emily Moore explores high-impact visual design principles, such as contrast, shape, size, and proximity."

"James Glover explores how activity-based training in the daily workflow helps reluctant managers build feedback confidence and drive 23% higher team profitability through practice, not theory. Thematic analysis enables educators, Instructional Designers, and L&D professionals to derive actionable insights from learner feedback and performance data."

Activity-based feedback training within daily workflows helps managers build confidence and increases meaningful feedback that correlates with higher employee engagement and profitability. Thematic analysis of learner feedback and performance data produces actionable insights to improve course design and learner outcomes. Skilled ChatGPT prompting for instructional storytelling boosts engagement and retention by making narratives more effective. Visual design—contrast, shape, size, and proximity—directly influences learners' ability to derive meaning from text. The talent shortage stems from a lack of relevant, adaptable skills rather than people, so practical skill development alongside qualifications sustains career competitiveness.

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