eLearning Design and Development

March 1, 2019

Editors' Choice

Your Only Recipe For Writing Killer Explainer Video Scripts

We are living in an age where 'viral' outplays 'vital' stuff. Visuals scream more than words. So, video learning is like creating a dish to stand out as a top pick on the menu card for longer times. This article explores the mystery and magic of metaphorical storytelling through video script writing.

by Zuber Ahmed

February 28, 2019 | Sponsored

Check Your Work: Designing Next Level Learning

Reviews are an essential part of the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model. You can use peer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) reviews for analysis documents, design storyboards, narration scripts, and drafts of your eLearning courses. Then use final test reviews upon implementation and provide a survey for learner reviews for evaluation.

by ATD Editor

February 27, 2019

Creating A DIY Blended Learning Course

I am setting out to create a new blended course called "Young Person’s Guide to Project Management" for release in 2020. Rather than use an LMS, a DIY approach using great apps, quality recording equipment, and careful planning. This tutorial helps you create your own blended courseware.

by Ken Whitaker

February 27, 2019 | Sponsored

Influencing Without Authority In Instructional Design

As Instructional Designers, we are tasked with creating engaging, effective learning materials using our Instructional Design training to do so. Meanwhile, we rely heavily on our Subject Matter Experts so that our content is sound. Often, SMEs are colleagues from other departments or contacts from other organizations, and usually they do not report to us. This working relationship can pose a challenge, because most times SMEs aren’t held accountable to our same deadlines and goals.

by ATD Editor

February 27, 2019

How To Write Better eLearning Courses By Learning More About Your Audience

Are your online courses really as engaging as they could be? Your audience is your most important source of marketing material, but in order to get the most from them, you need the right targeting strategy.

by Patrick Foster

February 25, 2019

eBook Release: Trainer’s Guide To Designing Next Level Learning

Instructional Designers come from a wide range of organizations, industries, and locations. They are a group of professionals who understand the importance of constantly improving and reflecting on their skillset; from becoming better-evolved experts in their design to working with SMEs in a highly efficient and fluent manner. Lateral leadership has never been more relevant. Want to know more, then keep reading.

by Christopher Pappas

February 25, 2019 | Sponsored

How To Design Learner-First Training

The learner-first training model is simple but radically different from the way a lot of organisations train. Here's how to take a learner-first approach to training design.

by Alastair Simpson

February 21, 2019 | Sponsored

How To Plan Learner-First Training Design

The learner-first training model is simple but radically different from the way a lot of organisations train. Here's how to take a learner-first approach to planning for training designing.

by Alastair Simpson

February 20, 2019 | Sponsored

7 Tips To Boost Your eLearning Courses With Raptivity Interactive Learning Templates

This article shares tips on optimally using Raptivity, the rapid interactivity builder, to boost your eLearning courses.

by Isha Sood

February 20, 2019

6 Top Tips To Effectively Use Video In eLearning

In this article, we will cover some of the best and most useful tips on incorporating your video into the bigger picture of the whole course or program.

by Melissa Burns

February 18, 2019 | Sponsored

Planning To Convert From Flash To HTML5? Here’s A 9-Point Checklist

Are you looking to convert your Flash courses to HTML5? Check this post to gain access to a 9-point checklist to ensure an effective transition. This will help whether you convert Flash to HTML5 in-house or outsource the effort.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

February 16, 2019

6 Tips To Create An eLearning Marketing Infographic Readers Instantly Share

Infographics are heavier than text, but they get read, clicked on, shared, and liked 200% more on social platforms. Can this information be used to widen the reach of your eLearning marketing efforts?

by Christopher Pappas