Instructional Design

December 21, 2015

Creative Instructional Design: 9 Examples Of Learning Strategies You Can Use And A Free Gift For Instructional Designers!

In September 2015, I had released an eBook on Creative Instructional Design Featuring 7 Learning Strategies You Can Use. The eBook has been designed as a job-aid to Instructional Designers and helps them bridge the gap between theory and application. All the learning strategies shown here can be easily applied on their projects. The 7 strategies featured here are from our online suite of 15 courses for Instructional Designers.

by Asha Pandey

December 4, 2015

Beyond Routine: Creative Approaches In Instructional Design

While designing instructions we tend to use the same approaches, tools, and techniques. This is completely normal - they are in our comfort zone as training intervention designers, developers, and trainers. We use them because we feel secure, because we consider them as good ones, and because we are convinced that using them we will deliver the promise. The problem is that many times these Instructional Design approaches are not optimal.

by Marek Hyla

November 25, 2015

24 Top Tips To Become An Instructional Designer

What does it really take to create your own distinctive path to Instructional Design? In this article, I'll share 24 top tips from 24 accomplished Instructional Designers to help you achieve success in one of the most exciting and multidimensional eLearning careers.

by Christopher Pappas

November 24, 2015

9 Steps To Apply The Dick And Carey Model In eLearning

Dick and Carey first introduced their Systems Approach Model back in 1978, when they published The Systematic Design of Instruction. Since then, it has been one of the most popular Instructional Design models, thanks to the fact that it views learning as a comprehensive system, rather than a variety of individual components. In this article, I’ll explore the basics of the Dick and Carey Model, as well as how you can use it in your eLearning experiences.

by Christopher Pappas

November 18, 2015

How To Apply Gagné's 9 Events Of Instruction In eLearning

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a step-by-step guide that could help you provide a complete and comprehensive online experience for every member of your audience? In this article, I’ll show you how to apply the 9 Events of Instruction introduced by Gagné, in order to create effective and comprehensive eLearning experiences.

by Christopher Pappas

November 13, 2015

Pedagogy Vs Andragogy In eLearning: Can You Tell The Difference?

Should you follow the same Instructional Design processes and apply the same learning strategies to all of your eLearning courses, regardless of the age of your audience? Do adults and children learn the same way? Certainly not. In this article, I’ll delve into the debate of Pedagogy vs Andragogy in eLearning clarifying the differences between the two concepts, so that you will be able to understand the respective challenges of each and create highly motivating eLearning projects for both your young and adult learners.

by Christopher Pappas

October 21, 2015

8 Tips To Engage And Inspire Baby Boomers In eLearning

Baby boomers weren’t raised with computers on their laps and mobile gadgets at their fingertips. As such, teaching these mature learners presents its own set of challenges. Thankfully, there are some tips that can help you create motivational, inspiring, and engaging eLearning experiences for your baby boomer audience.

by Christopher Pappas

October 14, 2015

7 Things Tech-Savvy Instructional Designers Do On A Regular Basis

Embracing technology is not enough; if you aspire to be an excellent Instructional Designer, you need to truly own it. In this article, I’ll share 7 things tech-savvy Instructional Designers do on a regular basis so that you will be able to model yourself after their best habits and qualities, being able to quickly analyze emerging technologies and illuminate exactly what you need to adopt or reject in order to improve your eLearning deliverables.

by Christopher Pappas

October 10, 2015

8 Tips To Engage And Inspire Millennials In eLearning

Millennials know their way around a computer. This might make them some of the most tech-savvy learners, but it also makes them some of the most distracted. In this article, I’ll share 8 top tips that you can use to grab their attention, boost their motivation, and make them lifelong learners.

by Christopher Pappas

September 30, 2015

Getting To Know ADDIE: Part 5 - Evaluation

Wow, we’ve come a long way! Now, we are at the end of our journey, and all that is left to us is to examine the final stage of the ADDIE framework - Evaluation.

by Michael Treser

September 23, 2015

Learning Battle Cards Pinterest Space: 4500+ Inspirations For Instructional Designers On Pinterest

The internet is full of great inspirations regarding various training and development methods. You can find various articles, reports, white papers, slideshare presentations, blog posts, visuals, etc. Since 2011 I have been curating such visual inspirations and creating learning space in the Pinterest social community. Here is my invitation to these resources.

by Marek Hyla

September 19, 2015

The Impact Of Situated Cognition In eLearning

Gathering knowledge is one thing, but being able to apply it in the real world is another. The primary objective of any eLearning course is to give learners the skills and information they need to achieve personal and professional goals. This is why situated cognition is a perfect fit in eLearning strategies. In this article, I will discuss the impact situated cognition has upon online education.

by Christopher Pappas