eLearning Design and Development

March 9, 2019

5 Tips For Designing Apps That Get More Users

UX is a crucial part of your app. If it is too hard to use or complicated more than it has any right to be, then chances are users will look for other options in the market and trust us, there are many. So if you don’t want to lose your users, you need to work a little harder on your UX/UI design.

by Arpita Singh

March 6, 2019

8 Tips To Improve eLearning Accessibility For Online Learners With Special Needs

Everyone has unique training requirements and expectations you need to consider when developing your eLearning course. However, online learners with special abilities have their own set of challenges they must overcome to achieve their learning objectives.

by Christopher Pappas

March 6, 2019

Editors' Choice

How Instagram Сan Сontribute Τo eLearning In 2019

If you use Instagram for sharing photos, then you know how powerful this social media platform is. But what if we switch a focus from personal to professional use? Let's learn how can you add Instagram to your eTeaching toolbox.

by Mary Atamaniuk

March 6, 2019

Plagiarism Checking Tools Are Essential For High Scores In eLearning

There is no doubt that eLearning is becoming more competitive with the passage of each day. The submission of assignments is something that requires students to submit plagiarism free work. Today, I’ll discuss why and how students can use plagiarism checker tools for high scores in eLearning.

by Asad Shehzad

March 4, 2019 | Sponsored

5 Must-Have Elements For Designing eLearning For Millennials

Millennials opt for learning that is relevant and offered in different ways. So, how do you design eLearning courses that are millennial-worthy? Here are 5 important design elements that no millennial eLearning course should do without!

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

March 3, 2019

6 Tips To Use Story Mapping In The eLearning Development Process

Are your eLearning courses failing to deliver real impact? Look at your eLearning course from the online learner’s perspective. In this article, I’ll share 6 top tips on how to use story mapping during the eLearning development process.

by Christopher Pappas

March 2, 2019 | Sponsored

The Many Hats Of The Instructional Designer

Instructional Design has evolved, creating an ongoing need to promote the value of the ID professional role in talent development.

by ATD Editor

March 2, 2019

Interactive Learning Materials For Engagement

On this article, we discuss what interactive materials are and why they are useful for our learners according to our two-decade experience.

by Roberto Alvarez Bucholska

March 1, 2019

Editors' Choice

Your Only Recipe For Writing Killer Explainer Video Scripts

We are living in an age where 'viral' outplays 'vital' stuff. Visuals scream more than words. So, video learning is like creating a dish to stand out as a top pick on the menu card for longer times. This article explores the mystery and magic of metaphorical storytelling through video script writing.

by Zuber Ahmed

February 28, 2019 | Sponsored

Check Your Work: Designing Next Level Learning

Reviews are an essential part of the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model. You can use peer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) reviews for analysis documents, design storyboards, narration scripts, and drafts of your eLearning courses. Then use final test reviews upon implementation and provide a survey for learner reviews for evaluation.

by ATD Editor

February 27, 2019

Creating A DIY Blended Learning Course

I am setting out to create a new blended course called "Young Person’s Guide to Project Management" for release in 2020. Rather than use an LMS, a DIY approach using great apps, quality recording equipment, and careful planning. This tutorial helps you create your own blended courseware.

by Ken Whitaker

February 27, 2019 | Sponsored

Influencing Without Authority In Instructional Design

As Instructional Designers, we are tasked with creating engaging, effective learning materials using our Instructional Design training to do so. Meanwhile, we rely heavily on our Subject Matter Experts so that our content is sound. Often, SMEs are colleagues from other departments or contacts from other organizations, and usually they do not report to us. This working relationship can pose a challenge, because most times SMEs aren’t held accountable to our same deadlines and goals.

by ATD Editor