Allen Interactions Inc.

09/01/2026

Great eLearning doesn't just teach. It motivates.

We're proud to recognize Phil Cowcill for his contribution to the Treasure Trove of Awesome eLearning, featured in Rethinking eLearning.

With a career spanning more than four decades in educational technology, multimedia development, mobile learning, and instructional design, Phil has consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible in digital learning. From helping develop Canada's first Interactive Videodisc to leading innovative eLearning and mobile application programs, his impact on the learning industry is remarkable.

One of Phil's featured Treasure Trove examples demonstrates the power of motivational eLearning through a sentence structure course that's anything but ordinary.

As learners travel through our solar system, they identify parts of sentences while exploring planets, moons, and space technology. Along the way, they earn badges and rewards, engage with Confidence-Based Learning, and build not only stronger writing skills but greater self-awareness about their understanding.

It's a great reminder that learning doesn't have to be a choice between engagement and effectiveness. The best learning experiences accomplish both.

Thank you, Phil, for sharing your expertise and helping showcase what's possible when instructional design is paired with creativity and purpose.

🚀 Explore the Treasure Trove of Awesome eLearning and discover more examples that bring learning to life: https://bit.ly/4qMerZv

“In this course as the learners fly through our solar system they start to identify parts of sentences. Each level provides information on the planet, moon, or technology that their rocket ship has landed on." Phil Cowcill

07/31/2026

If your training isn’t improving performance, it’s not working.

Allen Interactions specializes in creating learning experiences that drive real behavior change — not just completions.

Ready to raise the bar?

👉 Let’s talk: https://hubs.ly/Q04rf6sg0

07/29/2026

eLearning isn’t broken — but our assumptions about it might be.

In Rethinking eLearning, Dr. Michael Allen brings fresh clarity to what truly drives skill growth, confidence, and real performance impact.

If you’re ready to challenge the status quo, this book is a powerful place to start.

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Learn how to elevate your learning experiences and take your learners to new heights from the godfather of elearning, Michael Allen.

07/24/2026

ATD26 made one thing clear: learning is evolving, but the fundamentals still matter. More than 10,000 talent development professionals gathered to discuss AI, performance improvement, leadership, and the future of workplace learning.

One theme rose above the noise: as technology advances, human-centered learning becomes even more important.

In his latest blog, "Rethinking eLearning After ATD26: What We Saw, Heard, and Believe Comes Next," Christopher Allen shares key insights from the conference, including:

✅ Why performance matters more than completion rates
✅ How AI should accelerate great design, not replace it
✅ The five principles that define effective eLearning
✅ Why learning experiences must move beyond content delivery
✅ What L&D leaders should prioritize right now

Perhaps the biggest takeaway?

Organizations don't need more content. They need learning experiences that help people think, decide, act, and perform more effectively on the job. The fundamentals of great learning design haven't changed. We simply have better tools to bring them to life.

📖 Read Christopher's latest blog and discover what comes next for eLearning and talent development: https://bit.ly/3TiKPX3

07/15/2026

Every great designer has a notebook. Some are filled with sketches. Some are packed with ideas. Ours happens to be full of eLearning best practices.

The eLearning Designer's Notebook combines research, theory, and real-world guidance to help learning professionals create more engaging and effective training experiences. You'll also find valuable excerpts from Dr. Michael Allen's Rethinking eLearning: What works. What doesn't. What's missing.

Because designing great learning isn't just about sharing information. It's about helping people perform, grow, and succeed.

📘 Ready for a few pages of inspiration?
Download your copy today : https://bit.ly/4bvAnld

06/25/2026

Recognition is great—but impact is better.

That’s why we’re especially proud to be included in the 2026 eLearning Industry Top Lists:

🏆 Top 5 – Simulation Training
🏆 Top 10 – Custom eLearning Content Providers
🏆 Top 10 – Providers Helping Prove Training ROI

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These rankings highlight what matters most: learning that drives measurable business outcomes.

At Allen Interactions, we design performance-based, simulation-driven experiences tailored to real-world challenges—so organizations can connect learning directly to results.

Grateful for the recognition—and even more excited about what’s ahead. 🙌

Allen Interactions is proud to announce its recognition in the 2026 eLearning Industry rankings, earning a Top 5 placement for Simulation Training and Top 10 rankings for Content Providers for Custom eLearning and Content Providers to Help You Prove Training ROI.

05/08/2026

📖 Meet Dr. Michael Allen at ATD26!

Dr. Michael Allen will be hosting a book signing at the ATD Store during ATD26 for his latest book:
Rethinking eLearning: What Works. What Doesn’t. What’s Missing.

Stop by to meet Dr. Allen, chat about what’s really missing in today’s eLearning, and get your copy signed.

📅 Monday, May 18, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM PST
📍 ATD Store | ATD26

We hope to see you there!

05/06/2026

Most looks great—but does it actually work?

At ATD26, Christopher Allen, Dr. Michael Allen, and Brandon Carson will bring the Treasure Trove of Awesome eLearning to life in an engaging, demo-driven session focused on what really drives performance.

Awesome eLearning Live: What Actually Works (and Why Most Doesn’t)
📅 Monday, May 18, 2026
⏰ 3–4 PM PST
📍 Los Angeles

You’ll see real examples, break them apart, and dive into why some designs move the needle while others fall short. Walk away with practical approaches you can apply right away—and an invitation to contribute your own work to the Treasure Trove.

04/29/2026

Allen Interactions is headed to ATD26 in Los Angeles (May 18–19), and Robert Zielinski would love to connect!

He’s especially interested in conversations that go beyond AI as a content accelerator—focusing instead on how technology can be used intentionally to support real performance, meaningful practice, and measurable business impact.

If you’re attending ATD26, let’s compare notes on what performance-based learning looks like in the real world.
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Schedule time to meet: https://bit.ly/4degQab

04/14/2026

🎙️ New Podcast Alert: In the latest eLearning Unscripted podcast, Dr. Michael Allen joins eLearning Industry to challenge the status quo of content-centric learning. Drawing from his new book, Rethinking eLearning, he explores what truly makes learning meaningful—relevance, empathy, and experiences that stick.

Listen in and rethink what effective eLearning really looks like: https://bit.ly/41A6GKx

Join us for the nineteenth episode of eLearning Unscripted, featuring Dr. Michael Allen from Allen Interactions.