Designing Learning Experiences that Matter
Using Learning Experience Design (LXD) to
Increase Engagement and Impact
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Traditional training often focuses heavily on content, but great learning experiences go beyond information delivery. In this interactive session, participants will explore how Learning Experience Design (LXD) combines instructional design, empathy, user experience, and creativity to create meaningful and engaging learning journeys.
Through discussion, examples, and practical strategies, attendees will learn how to better understand their learners, design with intention, and create experiences that support real-world application and behavior change.
Whether you are new to instructional design or an experienced talent development professional, this session will provide practical ideas you can immediately apply to your own programs and learning initiatives.
SESSION OBJECTIVES
In this session, you'll learn how to:
- Explain the difference between instructional design (ID), user experience design (UXD), and learning experience design (LXD)
- Apply empathy and learner personas to better understand learner needs
- Incorporate engagement and experience-focused design principles into learning solutions
- Identify opportunities to create more learner-centered and impactful learning experiences
- Use practical strategies to improve learner motivation, participation, and application
SPEAKER BIO
Sally Koppy, M.S.Ed., CPTD, is a talent development leader with more than 20 years of experience in instructional design, facilitation, leadership development, and learning strategy. She currently serves as Co-Director of Certification & Credentialing for the ATD Kansas City Chapter and has held multiple board leadership roles.
Sally is passionate about creating learner-centered experiences that help people grow, connect, and apply learning in meaningful ways. Her work blends instructional design, empathy, engagement, and practical business outcomes to create impactful learning solutions.
She holds the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) credential and regularly facilitates certification study groups, workshops, and conference sessions for talent development professionals.
ALIGNED ATD CAPABILITY MODEL AREAS
- Personal Capability – Communication, Emotional Intelligence & Decision-Making, Collaboration and Leadership
- Professional Capability – Instructional Design, Training Delivery & Facilitation, Technology Application
