Adapting to Learners Mid-Instruction
Many learning programs focus solely on what learners know at the end—but real learning is shaped by what happens along the way. Formative assessment is the engine of learning progress, helping instructors and designers spot confusion early, adjust instruction in real time, and give learners actionable feedback while there’s still time to improve. Yet, many L&D professionals either skip it entirely or use it inconsistently, missing critical opportunities to support performance.
This session provides a practical, actionable approach to creating a formative assessment strategy for instructor-led, digital, and blended learning environments. You’ll learn how to embed low-stakes, high-value checks throughout the learning experience—from live discussions and scenario-based questions to interactive exercises and digital feedback tools. You’ll also discover how to use the results of formative assessments to improve both teaching and learning in the moment.
Whether you’re designing formal training programs or building self-directed learning journeys, this session will help you create a feedback-rich experience that drives engagement, confidence, and long-term capability.
