DevLearn 2024: Must-See xAPI and Learning Analytics Sessions

xAPI Accelerator Certificate Program

Jeff Batt, Founder, Learning Dojo

The xAPI Accelerator Certificate Program is a two-day, instructor-led course designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their xAPI skills. This comprehensive program covers the fundamentals of xAPI—including statement creation, LRS basics, and practical implementation strategies.

You'll gain hands-on experience sending xAPI statements from various tools, develop organizational xAPI strategies, and work on real-world projects.

Speaking Data, The Language of Impact: A Simulated Project Experience

Zsolt Olah, Senior HR Data Measurement Analyst, Intel

Join Zsolt Olah as he hosts a hands-on workshop on developing data literacy skills essential for L&D professionals in the age of AI. You’ll work in teams to analyze a simulated sales pilot, interpret data insights, and determine the impact of training on performance.

The session emphasizes the importance of data literacy, avoiding common mistakes in data-driven decision-making, and effectively communicating insights to stakeholders.

Making Measurement Easier: Find Simple Solutions for Program Evaluation

Alaina Szlachta, Learning Measurement Architect, By Design Development Solutions

This session is all about tackling common learning evaluation challenges. You'll see why it's crucial to start with a solid hypothesis—what do you really want your program to achieve for participants and the organization as a whole?

You'll leave with a straightforward roadmap for your evaluation strategy, learn how to differentiate between measurement strategy and tactics, and identify actionable steps to overcome common barriers in learning measurement.

Align Learning with Business Strategy

Alex Khurgin, Global Head of Learning and Development, Vontier

Are your learning initiatives and business goals speaking different languages? In this session, you'll explore the Learning Strategy Canvas, a tool for aligning your L&D initiatives with key business goals.

See how to use the tool to plan and prioritize work, measure your strategy's success using existing business metrics, and navigate office politics like a seasoned diplomat.

Build a Comprehensive Learner Assessment Program & Improve Outcomes

Timothy Frost, Supervisor Digital Learning Products, Orlando Health

Chelsea Pace, Instructional Design, Orlando Health

Create a comprehensive learner assessment strategy without breaking the bank. See how to align your assessments with organizational needs and business goals while building thriving learning ecosystems through smart experimentation.

You'll learn to implement high-impact learning interventions that drive results while also exploring effective ways to measure L&D success and demonstrate learning impact to stakeholders.

Find the Experts: How to Evaluate Anyone's Top Skills

Koreen Pagano, CEO, Thrive LMS

Need help identifying expertise in your organization? Join Koreen Pagano for a forward-thinking approach to talent assessment.

Koreen breaks down why traditional methods fall short and introduces innovative strategies, including AI applications, to accurately gauge skills. You'll leave ready to build a clearer picture of expertise in your team and make smarter L&D and hiring decisions.

Intro to xAPI for Learning Data & Analytics

Megan Torrance, CEO, TorranceLearning

Dive into the world of xAPI and learning analytics with our friend Megan Torrance. This session offers a practical introduction to xAPI, showing how you can use it for more effective learning programs.

You'll learn the basics of xAPI and explore implementation strategies and the tools needed to get started. Through real-world examples and hands-on advice, Megan will guide you in making informed, data-informed decisions that enhance your learning initiatives.

BYOD: Making xAPI Data Meaningful & Easily Consumable

Jeff Batt, Founder, Learning Dojo

Get ready to make sense of all that xAPI data you've been collecting. Jeff Batt will show you how to set up your courses to gather meaningful information and create reports that actually show you how learners interact with your content.

You'll walk you through the steps of formatting courses for xAPI reporting, building custom reports in different LRSs, and sharing your findings with stakeholders.

Charting a Path to the Future of Learning Using xAPI & AI

Chad Udell, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, SparkLearn

Jason Haag, Learning Technologist, Veracity Learning

Want to make your learning content creation and data analysis easier? Join Chad Udell and Jason Haag to explore how AI and xAPI can help streamline your work in L&D. They’ll show you how to use AI tools to create relevant learning content and make sense of the data it generates.

You'll hear real examples of how AI can help organize content libraries and breathe new life into learning programs for global businesses.

Transform Your Evaluation Practices: How to Construct a Solid Plan for Evaluation

Elham Arabi, Global Learning Consultant, Northeastern University

Discover how to make your training evaluations effective. In this session, you'll learn research-backed methods to evaluate entire learning journeys and explore tools, such as logic models and criterion-referenced tests.

Elham will guide you through creating a solid learning evaluation plan to adapt to your work, helping you move beyond basic surveys to measure and improve your training impact effectively.

BYOD: Mini Is More: Create 1-Question Scenarios for Better Assessment

Christy Tucker, Learning Experience Design Consultant, Syniad Learning, LLC

See how one-question mini-scenarios can reshape your eLearning assessments. You'll learn to create engaging, context-rich questions that measure decision-making skills rather than recall, all without needing special tools or resources.

In this hands-on session, you'll practice converting traditional multiple-choice questions into mini-scenarios and learn tips for making them more effective. In other words, you'll have the skills to create assessments that measure higher-level skills—regardless of your budget or available tools.

xAPI Crash Course: What Tools You Need to Be Successful

Tammy Rutherford, Managing Director, Rustici Software & Watershed

Chris Tompkins, VP Business Development, Rustici Software & Watershed

As learning formats shift from text-heavy content to immersive technologies like AR, VR, simulations, and gamification, there's a growing need for advanced learning standards beyond SCORM.

The session introduces attendees to xAPI and its implementation, emphasizing the importance of an LRS in capturing xAPI data. You'll explore the procurement process for xAPI-enabled technologies so you can better understand how to evaluate vendors and ensure conformance to the xAPI standard.

3 Pillars of a Successful Learning Analytics Strategy

Chris Tompkins, VP Business Development, Rustici Software & Watershed

This session features Watershed’s own Chris Tompkins, who will break down the three key ingredients for cooking up a successful learning analytics strategy: people, technology, and budget.

You'll see how to build a data-curious team, choose the right tech tools without breaking the bank, and make a solid case for why learning analytics matters. Chris will share real-life examples and practical tips to help you get started, even if you're working with limited resources.

Design Your Learning Ecosystem for Success

Jennifer Recla, Learning Coach & Consultant, Recla Coaching & Consulting

Dive into the world of learning ecosystems with Jennifer Recla, as she walks you through her 5-year journey at Colorado Access, showing you how to match your learning programs with what your business really needs.

You'll learn how to experiment with different approaches and create a plan that works for your organization. By the time you leave, you'll know how to make your training more effective and prove its worth to the higher-ups.

How We Used PowerBI to Expand Data Analytics in Training

Gretchen Luongo, Senior Instructional Designer, U.S. Army, IMCOM G7 - School for Family and MWR

Join Gretchen Luongo as she shares how her team at the U.S. Army revamped their training data reporting from a messy Excel nightmare to a streamlined PowerBI system. She'll show you the before and after, explaining how they now handle data for more than 20,000 learners.

You'll see how clear, eye-catching charts and graphs have helped them talk to the higher-ups about training, getting more support and excitement for their programs.

Don’t forget to say hello at DevLearn!

Be sure to visit Booth 534 and snap a picture with me and the rest of the team. We'd love to chat and discuss any of your learning analytics questions!