Instructional Design

The concept of Instructional Design. Models, theories, trends, pitfalls, and anything you need to know, written from our Instructional Design experts.

December 18, 2019

How To Design Better Multiple-Choice Questions

Good multiple-choice questions are difficult to write. But writing good multiple-choice questions isn’t optional. Poorly written multiple-choice questions can compromise assessment data, confuse participants, and cause organizational and legal problems. In this article, I discuss some truly critical aspects of writing good multiple-choice questions so that you can start making your questions better right away.
by Patti Shank, PhD
December 15, 2019 | Sponsored

Understanding Instructional Design Basics

In modern business models, the latest trend is to go for non-traditional training approaches. Virtual learning is therefore favored. Businesses are making way for eLearning, forgetting the traditional learning model guided by a qualified professional. Instructional Designers ensure that this is a bump-free process for online learners and that knowledge is acquired without an instructor.
by Dr. RK Prasad
December 11, 2019

Contextual Constraints In Instructional Design

Are you an Instructional Designer? Have you ever played chess? Maybe you hate the game? Many say it is a difficult game so why even try to learn, right? Is it possible to view the challenge as a possibility to learn something new, to advance your skills? What in the world am I talking about? How is the game of chess related to the field of Instructional Design? Take a moment to think about it? Come up with any connections?
by megan weber
November 30, 2019

Working With SMEs

Are you an entry-level Instructional Designer who has been given the task to work with/interview an SME? Take a deep breath and relax for a moment. This article will help you survive your first meeting and lay out some important information you need to know.
by megan weber
November 20, 2019

eBook Release: Instructional Design 101

Choosing the best Instructional Design strategy for designing and developing an astounding online training course that benefits your organization is not an easy task. In this article, I'll discuss how and why mastering Instructional Design can lead to very effective online training courses.
by Christopher Pappas