The concept of Instructional Design. Models, theories, trends, pitfalls, and anything you need to know, written from our Instructional Design experts.
We may not realize it, but as learning professionals, we have a lot of things in common with marketers. We both face one big challenge: How to get people's attention and help them think and act in new ways.
How to get the sound right on your eLearning project from an industry professional.
In this article, I’ll address a central issue around helping people select their own path to learn: Learner control.
Are you designing training with content that is likely to change—perhaps due to new regulations or products, modified policies and procedures, or updated systems? Consider using the Single Source Method to minimize the risks of developing training with unstable content.
This article explores how social interaction needn't be restricted to multi-user online learning environments. Through creative Instructional Design and character-driven narrative, social constructivism can also effectively enhance the lone eLearner experience.
Memory is the superior (logical or intellectual) cognitive process that defines the temporal dimension of our mental organization. It is our ability to encode, store, retain, and then recall information and past experiences. What is its role in learning?
Effective feedback can bring about positive changes in learners' performance and achievement. In this article, I will share some very important questions and issues every instructional Designer should consider when designing feedback.
Questioning learners has always been a very effective tool in the arsenal of instructors. In an eLearning context however, because of the physical separation of teachers and learners, the use of questioning techniques attains even more relevance. What course developers and instructors can’t assess through visual observation and in-person interactions, they must accomplish through innovative questioning techniques.
Following Instructional Design best practices in creating eLearning and online training courses is vital for effective and meaningful instruction.
Are you interested in becoming an Instructional Designer? Or are you just starting out in the world of learning theories? The focus of this article is to inform the reader of 3 unique learning theories while discussing the implications they have had in the field of Instructional Design (ID).
Are you new to the field of Instructional Design? Do you want to expand your knowledge of adult learning theories and practice of design? This article takes an in-depth look at 3 adult learning theories and the implications of those theories on Instructional Design.
Every successful journey starts with carefully plotting the eLearning course and knowing the destination. The same rule applies to personal and professional development. In this article, I'll share the top 5 reasons why outcome-based learning is better than design-first learning and 3 tips on how to successfully develop an outcome-based learning strategy.