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Design for Behavior Change With Julie Dirksen

February 2016 - TD Magazine

An Interview with Julie Dirksen

Julie Dirksen is an independent consultant and instructional designer who has more than 15 years’ experience creating highly interactive e-Learning experiences for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative technology start-ups to major grant-funded research initiatives. Her focus has been on utilizing the disciplines of educational psychology, neuroscience, change management and persuasive technology to promote and support the improvement of peoples’ lives through sustainable long-term learning and behavioral change.Dirksen holds an M.S. degree in instructional systems technology from Indiana University. She has also been an adjunct faculty member at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, where she taught courses in project management, instructional design, and cognitive psychology.She recently published Design For How People Learn, in which she gets ridiculously excited about everything from learning applications of behavioral economics to the way glucose is regulated in the brain. She’s happiest whenever she gets to learn something new. You can find her online at www.usablelearning.com.

Julie Dirksen

4 Learning Science Trends to Watch

November 2018 - TD Magazine

L&D, Meet UX Design

Julie Dirksen reviews five common barriers to behavior change—even when employees have the knowledge, skills, and desire to do the right thing.

5 Barriers to Behavior Change

New Era of E-Learning Begins March 13

The Future of L&D Is Not the Information Business

A number of myths persist about people's allegedly ever-shortening attention spans---but what does the science say? Having a deeper understanding of this topic will help you create more engaging and effective learning solutions. This session was recorded for the ATD Virtual Conference, June 1 - 5, 2020.

The Science of Attention and Engagement

Answering these questions can help you decide how much practice is needed, and what kind of practice is required.

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