Instructional Design

August 19, 2016

Context-Based Learning: The Secret Ingredient To All Successful Courses

Do you know what ingredient helps you design great courses? And why, surprisingly, we usually reserve it only for courses where the cost of failure is high? Well, let's apply the ingredient of context to all learning, because the cost of failure is high for everyone – all time is precious. Here is what you need to know about context-based learning.

by Anna Sabramowicz

August 19, 2016

The Transformative Learning Theory: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

Every eLearning professional strives to facilitate change. It may be on a large scale, such as helping their online learners achieve a life goal, or something as small as improving task proficiency. In this article, I'll share everything you need to know about the Transformative Learning Theory and how to apply it in eLearning, so that you enact positive change in your audience.

by Christopher Pappas

August 11, 2016

3 Tips To Provide Meaningful Context (Or, eLearning Under A Sea Pineapple)

In this article I will share a recent experience of attending The SpongeBob Musical and discuss the critical importance of having a meaningful context for an interactive experience, whether it be a theatrical production or an eLearning course, by providing 3 help tips.

by Ethan Edwards

August 11, 2016

Applying The Moggridge Learner Framework In Online Training

Online learner behavior is an important consideration in every stage of the development process, from choosing the ideal eLearning authoring tool to creating memorable online training materials. In this article, I'll share everything you need to know about the Moggridge Learner Framework, so that you have the ability to create learner-centric online training courses based on your employees' level of engagement.

by Christopher Pappas

August 6, 2016

7 Tips To Apply The Generative Learning Theory In Corporate eLearning

Are you offering your employees a meaningful corporate eLearning experience, in the truest sense of the word? The human mind must be able to form a connection between new concepts and preexisting schemas in order to enhance knowledge retention. In this article, I’ll share 7 tips for using the Generative Learning Theory to facilitate meaning construction in corporate eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

August 5, 2016

Swiss Cheese Learning: Is Your Course Full Of Holes?

In this article, I’ll be talking mostly about Swiss cheese. Well, actually, something I call Swiss Cheese Learning. It’s learning that's full of holes: A traditional approach to learning allows for learners to have fundamental gaps in knowledge and skills. It fails to accurately assess learning before allowing learners to move on. So, how can Mastery overcome this?

by Anna Sabramowicz

August 4, 2016

7 Ways To Present Course Objectives In An Engaging Way

In this article, I would cover multiple interesting ways of presenting course objectives that Instructional Designers or course developers need to consider when ideating online courses. Know some interesting ways of presenting course objectives that can engage learners right at the onset.

by Janhavi Padture

August 3, 2016

eLearning Two Step: An Overview Of Instruction

Online learning has been described as "one step forward for technology and two steps backwards for instruction". This first of two articles provides an eLearning two step overview of different instructional approaches we can use with online learners.

by Mary Burns

July 27, 2016

7 Tips To Use The Elaboration Theory In Online Training

You need to build online training success on a sturdy foundation. But how can you help your corporate learners broaden their knowledge base when complex ideas are involved? The simple answer is sequencing your online training content and gradually building a schematic framework. In this article, I’ll share 7 tips for using the Elaboration Theory in online training.

by Christopher Pappas

July 26, 2016

Mastery Learning: What Grand Theft Auto 5 Can Teach Us 

Have you ever wondered how to make your learning as addictive as video games? Ever thought about why these games make you fail 50 times in 10 minutes and you're still somehow pumped up to try again? Let's talk about The Mastery Learning Pattern and find out what we can apply from video games in regards to mastery AND failure.

by Anna Sabramowicz

July 22, 2016

3 Tips To Apply The Cognitive Dissonance Theory In eLearning

Attitude, behavior, and beliefs are all key concerns that eLearning professionals should consider when designing eLearning courses. In this article, I’ll explain 3 key principles of the Cognitive Dissonance Theory, and I'll share 3 tips on how to apply it in your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

July 18, 2016

5 Tips To Succeed In Instructional Design For Spaced eLearning

Online learners need a mental break from time to time in order to refresh their minds and enhance memory. In this article, I'll share 5 tips that Instructional Designers can use to create Spaced eLearning courses that improve knowledge retention and recall.

by Christopher Pappas