Instructional Design

March 29, 2020

Unleash Your Creativity For Inspired eLearning

Creativity can be stifled due to self-doubt, fear of being judged, or lack of inspiration. An area of concern for the Instructional Designer is the ability to find inspiration to overcome the resistance to explore their creativity. Here are a few techniques to help you get back on track.

by Fran Murello

March 22, 2020

Should We Offer Tutorials For Using Our eLearning? Probably Not

Research shows that it’s not necessarily a good idea to add a how-to-use-this-course tutorial for our online courses as it can increase anxiety and cognitive load. The simpler and broader implications and what to do instead are discussed.

by Patti Shank, PhD

March 10, 2020

Book Review: Evidence-Informed Learning Design

Today, anybody can be an expert, thought leader, guru or ninja spreading opinion-based misinformation about how we should design learning experiences. What should you do instead? Read this book.

by Zsolt Olah

March 6, 2020

Rapid Instructional Design With SAM

SAM, which stands for the Successive Approximation Model, serves as an iterative design and delivery model to meet the immediate demands of usable training collateral.

by Kevin Herrholtz, CPLP

March 1, 2020 | Sponsored

Finding The Right eLearning Authoring Tool

Finding the right authoring tool can be challenging. This article will help you understand your options and choose the best one for you.

by Sushmitha K

February 29, 2020

Negotiating Instruction In Courses With No Syllabus In A Military Setting

This article discusses the effective use of learning contracts (LC) as a tool to promote learners’ autonomy while gathering their learning needs to negotiate instruction during a 4-week Spanish language familiarization course that had no predetermined syllabus.

by Alex Samuel Vélez

February 27, 2020 | Sponsored

Working Efficiently With SMEs

Subject Matter Experts can be your dream partners, but they can also turn into your worst professional nightmares. But fear not; once you understand who they are and how they think, communication will never be a problem again.

by Sushmitha K

February 21, 2020 | Sponsored

How Training Helps Achieve Business Goals

Some organizations aren't always very clear on exactly how training helps achieve their business goals. This guide will make the process easy and intuitive.

by Sushmitha K

February 14, 2020 | Sponsored

eBook Release: Rapid eLearning Design For Quick Rollout

This eBook will help you understand the world of Instructional Design in the context of business, and provide you with a versatile arsenal of 5 clever strategies that can reduce your launching times significantly.

by Christopher Pappas

February 13, 2020

Simplest Step-By-Step Guide To Get A Complex Idea Work For You

A quick read on how you can make your complex idea sound easy and comprehensive in front of your peers, boss, and audience.

by Scarlett Brown

February 3, 2020 | Sponsored

Instructional Design Techniques For Adaptive Learning

If you’re interested in adaptive learning but unsure when and how to apply it, these learning challenges and 12 proven examples from highly effective training programs will get you started. The result is deeper, more efficient training for learners.

by John Cleave

January 23, 2020

Things To Consider Before Designing An Effective eLearning Course

Online training is an exciting option for both instructors and learners. This is because of its numerous benefits, such as saving time, effort, resources, and learning costs.

by Naveen Neelakandan