Corporate Learning & Development Director and EdTech Specialist. Pioneer in implementing VR training simulations, LMS architectures, and adaptive learning strategies for Fortune 500 companies.
Elena Vance is an Instructional Design strategist who bridges the gap between cognitive science and cutting-edge technology. With a Master’s in Educational Technology and 12 years of experience leading L&D departments, she specializes in modernizing corporate training through virtual reality, gamification, and mobile-first learning platforms. She writes for HR leaders and training managers, detailing how to calculate the ROI of training programs and how to avoid the "shiny object syndrome" in EdTech. Her articles dissect technical standards like SCORM and xAPI while providing human-centric strategies for upskilling remote teams and fostering a culture of continuous learning.