eLearning Design and Development

March 6, 2019

Plagiarism Checking Tools Are Essential For High Scores In eLearning

There is no doubt that eLearning is becoming more competitive with the passage of each day. The submission of assignments is something that requires students to submit plagiarism free work. Today, I’ll discuss why and how students can use plagiarism checker tools for high scores in eLearning.

by Asad Shehzad

March 4, 2019 | Sponsored

5 Must-Have Elements For Designing eLearning For Millennials

Millennials opt for learning that is relevant and offered in different ways. So, how do you design eLearning courses that are millennial-worthy? Here are 5 important design elements that no millennial eLearning course should do without!

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

March 3, 2019

6 Tips To Use Story Mapping In The eLearning Development Process

Are your eLearning courses failing to deliver real impact? Look at your eLearning course from the online learner’s perspective. In this article, I’ll share 6 top tips on how to use story mapping during the eLearning development process.

by Christopher Pappas

March 2, 2019 | Sponsored

The Many Hats Of The Instructional Designer

Instructional Design has evolved, creating an ongoing need to promote the value of the ID professional role in talent development.

by ATD Editor

March 2, 2019

Interactive Learning Materials For Engagement

On this article, we discuss what interactive materials are and why they are useful for our learners according to our two-decade experience.

by Roberto Alvarez Bucholska

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