Instructional Design

September 3, 2017

Educational Technology And Authentic Learning

Educational technology plays a significant role in designing and developing authentic learning. Its role is not only to provide instruction effectively and efficiently but more importantly, to provide students with an experience they otherwise wouldn't have.

by Jeremy O'Toole

September 2, 2017

Top 10 Instructional Design Theories & Models For Your Next eLearning Course

Knowing the foundational principles behind Instructional Design can help you create more effective eLearning experiences. Here are the top 10 Instructional Design theories & models that you should consider for your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

August 30, 2017

4 Key Tips To Make Your Learners Think

Learning is a change in behaviour that occurs as a consequence of thinking. We can say we have learned something when we can recall information from our long term memory and respond to new situations differently.

by Houra Amin

August 29, 2017

Benefits Of Personalized eLearning – Featuring A Case Study For Instructional Designers

Today’s learners are an impatient lot. They want maximum gain in minimum time. One of the approaches to meet this mandate is to use a personalized eLearning approach. In this article, I share 10 benefits of personalized learning and a case study that showcases its impact.

by Asha Pandey

August 28, 2017

What Really Is The Cone Of Experience?

An insight into the Cone of Experience.

by Lubos Janoska

August 26, 2017

5 Instructional Design Books That Every Instructional Designer Should Read

Are you an Instructional Designer looking for inspiration? Here are 5 Instructional Design books you should add to your must-read list.

by Christopher Pappas

August 25, 2017

5 Resources To Inspire You To Practice Inclusive Design

Start practicing inclusive design to create better learning products that reach your entire user base.

by Melissa Milloway, MSIT

August 23, 2017

8 Tips To Apply The Spacing Effect In Your eLearning Course Design

Do your online learners remember the core concepts long after they complete the eLearning course? Or do memory lapses get the better of them? In this article, I'll share 8 tips to apply the spacing effect in your eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas

August 19, 2017

6 Little-Known Rewards Of An Instructional Design Career

Considering a career in Instructional Design? Here are 6 of the lesser-known benefits of pursuing this exciting career path.

by Christopher Pappas

August 17, 2017

Key Questions That Will Help You Deliver Better Instructional Videos

While developing short instructional videos, product demos, simulations, or promotional videos Instructional Designers need to be vigilant as the expected turnaround time is usually less for such projects. We must ask the right questions, else it may lead to extension in the timelines and budget.

by Anuja Khaire

August 13, 2017

Design Thinking For Instructional Design, Part 4: Prototyping

The final installment in the four-part series on Design Thinking for Instructional Design offers tips, techniques, and best practices to incorporate prototyping into your design process.

by Angel Green

August 12, 2017

6 Tips To Embark On A Successful Instructional Design Career

Are you interested in Instructional Design but don’t know where to start? Here are 6 simple ways to kick-start a successful Instructional Design career.

by Christopher Pappas