Instructional Design

September 19, 2022 | Sponsored

6 Tips To Make Six Figures Working As A Freelance Instructional Designer

Aiming to make over $100,000 a year as a freelance instructional designer? Check out these 6 tips that will point you in the right direction.

by Eugene Bloom

September 17, 2022

Instructional Design: The Key to Creating Compelling eLearning Experiences

The challenge of engaging learners and keeping them motivated is best addressed by implementing instructional design strategies in eLearning. As a means of achieving specific learning objectives, instructional design leverages a variety of tools and methods to impart compelling learning experiences.

by Maira Afzal

September 8, 2022

4 Research-Based Tactics For Learner-Centric Content

As a learning and development leader armed with the basic knowledge of the four main learning schools of thought, you are able to discern and guide your team on new ways to conceptualize, design, and deliver learning that meets the needs of your learners at the right time.

by Dr. Marina Theodotou

August 28, 2022

6 Course Fixes That eLearners Will Appreciate

As courses are developed, reviewed, refined, and rolled out, some adjustments are more apparent to students than others. When reviewing a course as a student, look for these opportunities for adjustment early in your iterative cycle.

by Alexander Boxley

August 15, 2022

Creating Better Video For Learning: When Should We Use Videos?

This is the first article in a series about what evidence (research) says about creating better video for learning. It discusses the attributes of media and technologies for digital or blended instruction, selecting content and social interactions, and the strengths and challenges of video.

by Patti Shank, PhD

July 22, 2022

Editors' Choice

Storytelling For Learning: How To Tell Stories That Inspire Action

In order to inspire action, stories must be told effectively. Learn how storytelling works and how to tell stories that motivate people to take action.

by Emily Gore

July 14, 2022

Instructional Designers: The Heart And Brain Of eLearning

A skilled workforce lays the foundation of any successful organization. In today’s competitive world, any lack of skill could result in elimination from the market.

by Satyabrata Das

April 12, 2022

Editors' Choice

Turn Your Learning Upside Down

Have you tried the flipped learning approach? Here's why you should, and how to go about doing so in simple steps.

by Aya Ismail

April 11, 2022 | Sponsored

9 Steps For Creating Accessible eLearning Courses

Online training can be a great way to give everyone in your organization the chance to grow. But for one out of four employees living with a disability, participating in eLearning can be difficult. Here are 9 steps for building accessible learning that’s inclusive of everyone.

by Christina Pavlou

April 10, 2022

Why Learning Design Should Incorporate Spacing

Most organizational learning interventions are considered complete once an eLearning course is delivered. A crucial learning opportunity is being lost here. Ample practice opportunities after the training can go a long way in cementing long-term retention and supporting performance goals.

by Vidya Rajagopal

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