Instructional Design

November 18, 2016

Memory And Learning, Part 2

Last month, I began a series of articles about knowing and using the constraints of perception and memory. Unlike some other constraints on learning interventions (such as time), there are no ways to get around memory. We either work with it or people learn less well (or not at all). Here is my second article discussing the relationship between memory and learning.

by Patti Shank, PhD

November 18, 2016

7 Tips To Improve Lateral Thinking Skills In eLearning

Being able to approach a problem from different angles is an essential skill. Your online learners must be able to make the most of their resources in and out of context. In this article, I'll share 7 tips to improve lateral thinking skills in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

November 14, 2016

Instructional Design And Learning Styles

Though there may be skeptics who do not believe in different learning styles, it pays for training designers to apply multiple modalities of learning based on the learning content. Let us talk about Instructional Design and learning styles.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

November 12, 2016

An Outline For Creating An Instructional Design Document

In order to build anything, we need a “blueprint” – a document that acts as a framework for the project; the same applies to eLearning. Before we start developing an eLearning course, we need to create a blueprint and that is called Instructional Design Document.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

October 26, 2016

Learning Designers – How Spooky Are We?!

As Learning Designers, what do we aim to achieve? Here's what I learnt from the spirit world!

by Amit Sarkar

October 25, 2016

How To Design To Help Working Memory, Part 1

When working on a project, it’s super helpful to understand and work within the project’s real needs and constraints. For example, when buying a car, knowing your finances and true needs will help you take into account what you can afford (including total cost of ownership) as well as what you really need. This thinking leads to better decisions. Because it’s often not possible to have everything, knowing what your client values most (for example, ease of updating and reduced costs for support) and what the audience most needs (for example, a quick start on basic tasks) helps you prioritize what you build and how you build it. Here is how to design to help working memory and offer more effective learning experience to your learners.

by Patti Shank, PhD

October 23, 2016

8 Best Practices For Developing eLearning Storyboards

eLearning storyboards guide every aspect of your eLearning course design. They keep your eLearning team focused on the learning objectives and create continuity. In this article, I'll share the 8 best practices for developing an eLearning storyboard for your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

October 19, 2016

8 Tips To Choose The Best Instructional Design Model For Your Next eLearning Course

Innovation and research are at the heart of eLearning. Every year new eLearning methodologies and technologies come to light. As such, choosing the best Instructional Design model for your eLearning course design can be a challenge. In this article, I'll explore 8 tips to help you select the ideal Instructional Design approach for your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

October 19, 2016

Content Comprehension: The First Step In The Instructional Design Process

Let’s see why content comprehension is the essential first step performed by an eLearning Instructional Designer after the training need analysis and setting training objectives.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

October 11, 2016

eBook Release - Instructional Design 101: A Handy Reference Guide To eLearning Designers

The eBook Instructional Design 101: A Handy Reference Guide To eLearning Designers provides you an overall understanding of how eLearning courses must be developed, as well as the learning design strategies that play a pivotal role during the design process.

by Christopher Pappas

September 30, 2016

6 Tips On How To Start Planning eLearning Courses

Paul J. Meyer put it brilliantly when he said: “Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” Careful planning has the power to transform ideas into reality. More importantly, it can make your eLearning experiences more organized and effective. In this article, I’ll share 6 top tips on how to start planning your next eLearning course.

by Vinod Choudhary

September 28, 2016

The Design Thinking Process In Instructional Design

Design thinking is a prototype driven, iterative method of creative resolution of problems characterized by human-centered approach. The nature of the design thinking process is collaborative and playful. Let's take a look at some tools which help to merge design thinking with Instructional Design.

by Marek Hyla