Instructional Design

June 9, 2013

A Centralized Knowledge Repository Model

Single Sourcing Design Strategy Series 3: A Centralized Knowledge Repository Model and the structure of the Reusable Information Object (RIO) and the Reusable Activity Object(RAO).

by Sean Lee, MA, CPT

June 3, 2013

3 Chunking Strategies That Every Instructional Designer Should Know

One of the main concepts that leads to successful e-Learning course design is Information Chunking. But what is chunking? Why is it embedded in the world of instructional design? And what kind of chunking strategies can an instructional designer use to enhance learning?

by Christopher Pappas

May 20, 2013

Top 10 Instructional Designer Skills

All jobs require a certain set of talents and skills, whether natural or acquired. But what skills does an instructional designer need in order to be successful and stand out? Check out the following comprehensive list and bear in mind that it can be expanded depending on the course, its scope and the audience.

by Christopher Pappas

May 9, 2013

The Adult Learning Theory - Andragogy - of Malcolm Knowles

What does Andragogy mean and which are Knowles’ 5 assumptions of Adult Learners? Are you familiar with Knowles’ 4 Principles Of Andragogy? In the following article, I will answer the above questions and provide you with several highly recommended resources on Malcolm Knowles Adult Learning Theory.

by Christopher Pappas

May 4, 2013

3 Reasons Why Failing As Instructional Designers is OK and Encouraged

As Instructional Designers, we often want the courses we design to be perfect. Every student must have an equal experience, our faculty members should be able to do everything with the greatest of ease, and our courses should be the envy of every institution in the world! Well, it rarely works out that way, but that’s ok. In fact, I think as Instructional Designers, it is important to create a space where faculty members, students, and even IDs make mistakes and sometimes fail. Here’s why:

by Jeff DeSurra

April 30, 2013

7 Tips To Motivate The Instructional Designer

Have you heard the famous expression: "How will you change the world, if you can't change yourself?". Probably, you have, but I want to ask you another question: "How will you motivate other people to learn, if you can't motivate yourself?"

by Christopher Pappas

April 16, 2013

Instructional Design Strategy for Achieving Alignment

Which Comes First, Activities or Assessments?

by David Holder

April 16, 2013

A Compact Instructional Design Review Checklist

Would you be interested in a Compact Instructional Design Review Checklist? What you will say if I was telling you that at this article you will find 12 Free Instructional Design and eLearning Review Checklists!

by Christopher Pappas

March 27, 2013

Tell, Show, Do, Apply: The Anatomy Of Good Instruction

There are a lot of opinions about how to design quality instruction. New technologies, theories, and processes are continually created and touted as the next greatest thing for instructional designers. And while these new technologies can be powerful, there are a few key instructional strategies that must be implemented to maximize learning effectiveness.

by Joel Gardner, PhD

March 21, 2013

What Does An Instructional Designer Do? 3 Myths Revealed

In this article, I will give it a try to answer questions like: "What is Instructional Design really?" and "What do Instructional Designers do?" I am also talking about 3 Instructional Design myths, so keep reading and remember: your constructive feedback is highly appreciated!

by Christopher Pappas

February 26, 2013

Is It Necessary For An Instructional Designer To Be A Subject Matter Expert?

Should their roles be autonomous, identical or interconnected? Experiences vary, but let’s see at what level they actually coincide.

by Christopher Pappas

January 4, 2013

The 60-Second Guide To Blooms Taxonomy

Learning levels, learning domains, reflecting and extending learning, cognitive, perceptual, affective, interpersonal, and psychomotor. Do these words sound familiar or not? What are the levels of learning?

by Christopher Pappas