Instructional Design

January 10, 2019

6 Tips To Use Inquiry-Based Learning In Modern Online Training Experiences

Asking questions is the best way to gather information, which is the basis of learning. Can inquiry be effectively applied to modern training, especially in online settings?

by Christopher Pappas

December 21, 2018

9 Steps To Successfully Adapt Your Online Course For Face-To-Face Use

Many articles exist to help you adapt your face-to-face training for online use, but what if you need to do the opposite? This article considers 9 simple steps to help you adapt your online course for face-to-face use.

by Tami Zacharias

December 20, 2018

8 Creative Ways To Spice Up Your eLearning Course Summaries And Recaps

Are you bookending your online course effectively and piquing the interest of your target audience? In this article, I’ll share 8 creative ways to jazz up your eLearning course summaries and recaps.

by Christopher Pappas

December 19, 2018

Fostering A Culture Of Transformative Learning Through Informal Learning Experiences

This article discusses the essence of Mezirow’s transformative learning theory and provides examples for applying the theory in workplace settings through informal self-directed learning experiences.

by Erika Boney

December 13, 2018

How To Make Human Performance Technology More Agile

There is a lot of synergy between Human Performance Technology (HPT) and Learner Experience Design (LXD), and they are intertwined. HPT looks at the ecosystem of the performer while LXD encompasses the ecosystem of the learning design. This article looks at how we make Human Performance Technology more agile.

by Sue Czeropski, PhD,CPT

December 12, 2018

6 Tech Writing Tips For Instructional Designers

You need a diverse set of skills to be an Instructional Designer, and those skills may or may not include writing. This article offers some help for those who do not consider writing to be one of their primary skills.

by Mark Simon, M.Ed

December 7, 2018 | Sponsored

Dos And Don’ts For An Instructional Designer When Creating Interactive Learning

It is a known fact that interactivity makes it easier for learners to engage well with a course. While there are various elements you could incorporate to make your learning interactive, you also need to be aware of some essential dos and don’ts when building interactive learning.

by Isha Sood

November 18, 2018

2 Traits Instructional Designers Need Most

What does training mean to you? Is it a simple process of transferring information, or a complex platform for transforming people and organizations – improving their performance, processes, customer relationships, and more? If you are new to this idea, consider this tip: think outside the classroom!

by Crystal Hunter

November 17, 2018

How Human Performance Technology And Learning Experience Design Are Integrated

Learning Experience Design, LXD, is big and broad, and encompasses the entire ecosystem of learning both on the macro and micro scale. A trend is occurring in the eLearning space, where ISD models have taken precedence over HPT, and we miss out on the broader context of performance solutions.

by Sue Czeropski, PhD,CPT

November 15, 2018

What Research Tells Us About Chunking Content

Content that is not chunked is hard to understand or retain. But is chunking simply breaking up text into smaller pieces?

by Patti Shank, PhD

November 14, 2018

Editors' Choice

Revisiting A Fad: Tips And Facts On Blended Learning

While mixed reality, content curation, and user-generated learning are the topics of conversation today, this article revisits another topic that has faded without much fanfare – blended learning. Learn how to determine the right modality and mix to create a great program for your learners.

by Angel Green

November 10, 2018

9 Notable Characteristics Of Learner-Centered Online Training

Do you want employees to seize control of their own development and focus on personal areas for improvement? In this article, I’ll share 9 notable characteristics of learner-centered online training.

by Christopher Pappas