In this first part of the episode, guests, Kenneth Larsen and Stefanie Tate from Cidi Labs stressed the importance of striking a balance: while interactivity is powerful for re-engaging attention and building mental models… too much of any content can easily overwhelm learners. The key takeaway is that thoughtful course design — the combination of consistent structure with purposeful interactivity — is what drives real learner engagement and long-term retention.

Kenneth Larsen

Cidi Labs

Co-Founder | Chief Instructional Designer

Stefanie Tate

Cidi Labs

Product Marketing Manager