Instructional Design

September 6, 2018

11 Principles Of eLearning: Demystified And Applied

For maximum impact, courses should be strategically designed with a combination of Instructional Design principles. But to effectively apply these principles, you must first have a clear understanding of their influence. Here, we demystify 11 of them.

by Victoria Zambito

September 5, 2018

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5 Basic Principles Of Instructional Systems Design

Strategies must include both practical experiences for learners to achieve core competencies in each area, as well as theory—the ‘why’ behind the result. With that in mind, here are 5 basic principles of effective Instructional Systems Design.

by Dr. Brendan Moloney

August 25, 2018

7 Facts About Cognitive Overload That Every eLearning Pro Should Know

Are you overwhelming online learners with too many facts and figures? In this article, I’ll share 7 facts about cognitive overload that you should commit to memory.

by Christopher Pappas

August 21, 2018 | Sponsored

Using Design Thinking To Create Better Custom eLearning Solutions

Design thinking is a recent phenomenon in the world of eLearning and it is a method that combines empathy, ideation, and problem-solving of complex and undefined problems. In this article, I will discuss how design thinking can be applied to create better eLearning courses.

by Partha Sarathy Vinukonda

August 14, 2018 | Sponsored

Using Kolb's Learning Styles To Create Engaging Custom eLearning Courses

Kolb’s learning styles help in understanding what works well when we are designing courses. An intricate model, Kolb’s learning cycle is often used to explain the learning process. I will share my thoughts on how Kolb’s model can be used to create better eLearning courses.

by Partha Sarathy Vinukonda

August 2, 2018

L&D Book Recommendations: What Books To Read?

Are you interested in what works in learning, how the brain might function, what the future may bring, and how to design your life to feel more like a game than a bad soap opera? I've read over 100 books. Here's some of my recommendations.

by Zsolt Olah

July 29, 2018

Instructional Designers Support K-12: Finding Their Niche In An Unexpected Place

Are you an Instructional Designer who made a leap to the education sector? Take a look at these tips for new Instructional Designers looking to settle into K-12.

by Chappel Billings

July 28, 2018

Unleash Your Teachers' Positive Energy By Trying Out A New Learning Design

Surveys indicate current professional learning designs are not fulfilling the needs of teachers. This article outlines the framework of a new learning design. The framework offers teachers a way to create multi-dimensional learning activities that personalize professional learning.

by Andrea L Ray

July 27, 2018

Does Time Matter For Learning? It Does.

Exploring why valuable training outcomes may take more time than simple content.

by Patti Shank, PhD

July 27, 2018

Copyright And Intellectual Property In Instructional Design

You loved that picture of a grumpy cat. But are you allowed to use it? Make sure your company/clients are protected from liability by carefully respecting copyright and intellectual property laws.

by Amanda Costa

July 23, 2018

Whole Brain Learning To Enhance Your Learning Experiences

Whole brain learning is a methodology to combine left brain fact-based paradigms with right brain abstract visual cues to make learning holistic. In this article, I will be sharing some ideas on how to implement whole brain learning in your courses.

by Partha Sarathy Vinukonda

July 23, 2018

Instructional Designers And Learning Officers: Storytelling Is In – PowerPoint Is Out

In his 2108 Letter to Shareholders, Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon, banished PowerPoint presentations from executive meetings and replaced them with “Narrative Structures.” Culture Shock! Storytelling instead of Bullet Points! Yes, you heard right. And if anyone knows a good idea, it’s probably Jeff. Amazon’s executive meetings now begin with participants spending 30 minutes reading stories about ideas and then discussing them. And it’s Bezos’ idea. The man who went from a new retailing idea to the world’s richest man in 23 years is advocating storytelling. And once again he’s right.

by Alex Terego