Instructional Design

The concept of Instructional Design. Models, theories, trends, pitfalls, and anything you need to know, written from our Instructional Design experts.

July 14, 2016

5 Tips To Use Classical Conditioning In eLearning

Classical Conditioning is a theory that is widely used in the field of psychology. However, eLearning professionals can also apply it in their eLearning course design to positively reinforce performance behaviors and create effective eLearning conditions. In this article, I'll share 5 tips for using Classical Conditioning in eLearning.
by Christopher Pappas
July 11, 2016

4 Benefits Of Instructional Design Sketching

This article discusses the power of sketching during the Instructional Design process. It also lays out 4 specific ways Instructional Design sketching benefits the creation of eLearning interactions for targeting specific learner behaviors for performance improvement.
by Linda Rening, PhD
July 7, 2016

The Aptitude-Treatment Interaction Guide For eLearning

The most effective eLearning experiences are those that take a personalized approach. They cater to the specific needs, wants, and abilities of the online learner, allowing them to connect with the subject matter in a more profound way. In this article, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about the Aptitude-Treatment Interaction theory, including its core principles and conditions.
by Christopher Pappas
July 1, 2016

6 Tips To Use The Schema Theory In eLearning

The human mind is more than just soft tissue and synapses. It is a complex organ that allows us to comprehend the world around us and achieve our full potential, none of which is possible without mental schema. In this article, I'll highlight 6 tips to apply the Schema Theory in eLearning.
by Christopher Pappas
June 30, 2016

Changing Behavioral Patterns Through Education

Behavioral patterns are useful in everyday lives, but changing them is hard. Let's look at the stages a person passes through when his behavior model changes. This will help to understand the students’ psychology and plan the syllabus in order to reinforce new behavioral patterns in their minds.
by Michael Treser
June 28, 2016

6 Tips To Develop Spaced eLearning Courses

The brain has its boundaries, particularly when it comes to memory and knowledge retention. However, eLearning professionals can outsmart the forgetting curve and improve comprehension with the help of spaced repetition. In this article, I'll discuss the basic principles of the Spaced Learning theory, as well as 6 tips on how to apply it in your eLearning course design, creating ... Spaced eLearning.
by Christopher Pappas
June 25, 2016

5 Tips To Apply The Repair Theory In eLearning

Mistakes and experience are two of the most effective teachers. Every error we make brings us one step closer to reaching our true potential, but only if we treat them as opportunities to grow. In this article, I’ll offer 5 tips on how to apply the Repair Theory in eLearning.
by Christopher Pappas
June 22, 2016

5 Tips To Use The Triarchic Theory In Online Training

Acquiring and assimilating new information involves a multitude of firing synapses, mental schema, and memory banks. In other words, it’s more complicated than it looks. In this article, I’ll explain the 3 components of the Triarchic Theory, as well as 5 tips on how to use its principles in online training in order to boost knowledge retention and draw upon the experience of your corporate learners.
by Christopher Pappas