Adam Beardslee: Designing Learning Experiences Through Curiosity & Creativity

Adam Beardslee works at the crossroads of education, instructional design, and writing. His creative path reflects a passion for helping people learn through thoughtful experiences that combine communication, structure, and imagination.

As an educator and instructional designer, Adam brings a perspective shaped by curiosity and a willingness to explore new ideas. His journey highlights the role creativity plays in teaching, writing, and building meaningful connections with others.

In this episode:

  • Designing learning experiences that make ideas easier to understand
  • Combining writing, education, and creative problem solving
  • Exploring the relationship between teaching and storytelling
  • Following curiosity into unexpected creative opportunities
  • Building a career around sharing knowledge with others

Topics: instructional design, education, writing, learning design, creativity

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Adam Beardslee

Adam is a Senior Instructional Designer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan who has spent 12+ years building eLearning and has written for the Adobe eLearning blog, including a piece arguing that video games are underused as instructional design models.

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