Instructional Design

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 23, 2019

Cognitive Load, Element Interactivity, And Reversal Effect

As learning designers, you have certainly heard of cognitive load theory and it has helped you make informed design decisions. According to cognitive load theory, working memory should not be overloaded in that it disrupts learning because that is where learning is being processed.

by Elham Arabi

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

November 16, 2019 | Sponsored

Comparing The Differences Of ADDIE And Agile In Learning And Development

While there are many training course creation methodologies out there, two of the most widely used are the ADDIE Model and the Agile Framework. Read on to learn the major differences and see which model is best for your needs!

by Andrew Hughes

November 13, 2019

The Case For Instructional Forensics™: What Went Wrong?

The time has come for instructional forensics™ to become a viable option for the whole scope of educational and instructional research, design, production, implementation and analysis.

by Timothy Stafford, PhD

November 11, 2019 | Sponsored

How Combining Design Thinking And ADDIE Creates The Ultimate Learning Experience

Design Thinking is a new concept that should be appealing to anyone in the L&D field. Implementation requires a specific approach and has huge rewards to satisfy the innovative and creative needs of L&D professionals.

by Ryan Austin

November 6, 2019 | Sponsored

Why Design Thinking Is Your Answer To The Plight Of The Modern Learner

Become a master of the phases by learning how the modern learner can become accustomed to Design Thinking. And, through all these phases reach an educational climax where you increase adoption and engagement rates for your corporate training program.

by Ryan Austin

October 27, 2019

Kirkpatrick's Evaluation Model

Ever wonder about Kirkpatrick’s evaluation model? Unsure of what it is or how to use it? Let me give you a brief introduction!

by megan weber

October 8, 2019

eBook Release: How Design Thinking Is Transforming The Learning Experience

Learn how you can implement the 5 phases of design thinking into your training design to create truly impactful learning. This eBook, which I discuss in this article, dives right into the subject matter.

by Christopher Pappas

August 29, 2019 | Sponsored

How To Be An Exceptional Instructional Designer

How does an ordinary Instructional Designer succeed and become extraordinary? It takes more than creating effective content. Discover these top tips to become an Instructional Designer that stands out from the crowd.

by Shirley Erwee

August 25, 2019

How Learning Theories Affect eLearning?

Learning theories were created as a basis to explain, describe, analyze and predict how learning should take place. It is important for eLearning professionals to understand how learning takes place because they are in the business of helping people learn. This is what this article discusses.

by Debadrita Sengupta