Instructional Design

April 6, 2022

A Pre-Deployment Checklist For Continuing Education Unit Courses

Continuing education unit (CEU) courses offer working professionals the opportunity to enhance their skills. As an Instructional Designer or eLearning developer creating a CEU, it is essential to ensure that the technical and learning outcomes align with the objectives of the CEU course.

by Tiffany Moy

April 4, 2022

Editors' Choice

Let’s Talk ADDIE: It Still Matters

There are genuine reasons why some in the Instructional Design industry hate the ADDIE model. However, ADDIE is still alive and well, and there’s reason to believe it will continue to remain so. Let’s look at both sides of the argument and see what it truly boils down to.

by Gaurav Amatya

March 21, 2022

4 Truths Of Human-Centered Learning Design

Learning is an opportunity to play host—and show learners we see, hear, and value them. These 4 truths help us design effective learning and skilling solutions that show empathy, care, and deep understanding of our learners’ needs and roles.

by Tiffany Vojnovski

March 15, 2022 | Sponsored

The Spacing Effect: Harnessing The Power Of Spaced Practice For Learning That Sticks [eBook Release]

Download this guide to master the essentials of spaced practice for learning and how to apply it in your online training program.

by Christopher Pappas

March 14, 2022 | Sponsored

Mastering Learning Experience Design: Tips To Engage And Inspire Your Audience

It is not enough to just have high-quality course content and resources—to make your course accessible and entertaining, you need to design your course with the learning experience in mind. Here are the top tips on how to create a user-friendly course that will keep your students engaged and upbeat.

by Colin Burton

March 8, 2022 | Sponsored

Training Metrics Used By Instructional Designers To Evaluate Learning Programs

In this article, you'll find recommendations to help you show the value of your learning initiatives through the use of training metrics. You can also use these recommendations to design and develop more effective learning for your audience.

by Chris Khouri

March 7, 2022 | Sponsored

Proven Instructional Design Strategies Every Course Builder Should Know

Instructional design strategies provide a clear framework that you can use to plan your course logically and give your students the best possible learning experience.

by Colin Burton

March 1, 2022 | Sponsored

Secrets To Plan Your Online Course And Identify Your Area Of Expertise

In this article, we’ll take a look at how to plan your online course and identify your area of expertise so you can make sure your course makes an impact.

by Colin Burton

February 27, 2022

When Graphics Lower Learning

Using appropriate graphics in learning content is critical. Some graphics are especially helpful for learning. But others can damage learning, as evidenced by research on graphics that contain interesting but irrelevant information.

by Patti Shank, PhD

February 27, 2022

Instructional Designers Wanted: Transferrable Skills To Master

If you are looking to make the leap to Instructional Design don’t discount these soft skills.

by Mikaila (De Sousa) Da Silva, B.Ed, OCT, PME

February 24, 2022

How To Become A Visual Storyteller With 5 Essential Design Elements

Writing online learning courses for twenty-first-century learners is not only limited to communicating the content. It also needs to be exciting and intentional. In this article, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the five essential elements of telling a story within a microlearning visual design interface.

by Adam Ghaddar, OCT

February 23, 2022

A Happy Marriage: When The ID And The SME Meet

When you think of iconic duos here are a few that might come to mind: Jack and Jill, Hansel and Gretel, or Woody and Buzz. But there’s one more duo that you might be missing: the Instructional Designer (ID) and the Subject Matter Expert (SME).

by Mikaila (De Sousa) Da Silva, B.Ed, OCT, PME