Instructional Design

April 16, 2018

Should Learning Participants Be In Control? What The Research Says

In this article, I’ll address a central issue around helping people select their own path to learn: Learner control.

by Patti Shank, PhD

April 15, 2018

The Single Source Method: How To Deal With Unstable Training Content

Are you designing training with content that is likely to change—perhaps due to new regulations or products, modified policies and procedures, or updated systems? Consider using the Single Source Method to minimize the risks of developing training with unstable content.

by Crystal Hunter

April 7, 2018

Why Social Constructivism Is What Lone eLearners Need

This article explores how social interaction needn't be restricted to multi-user online learning environments. Through creative Instructional Design and character-driven narrative, social constructivism can also effectively enhance the lone eLearner experience.

by Alex King

March 31, 2018

Engaging eLearners Through Questioning Techniques

Questioning learners has always been a very effective tool in the arsenal of instructors. In an eLearning context however, because of the physical separation of teachers and learners, the use of questioning techniques attains even more relevance. What course developers and instructors can’t assess through visual observation and in-person interactions, they must accomplish through innovative questioning techniques.

by Marina Arshavskiy

March 29, 2018 | Sponsored

5 Instructional Design Best Practices To Create Successful Remote Learning

Following Instructional Design best practices in creating eLearning and online training courses is vital for effective and meaningful instruction.

by Dan Westmoreland

March 17, 2018

Implications Of Learning Theories On Instructional Design

Are you interested in becoming an Instructional Designer? Or are you just starting out in the world of learning theories? The focus of this article is to inform the reader of 3 unique learning theories while discussing the implications they have had in the field of Instructional Design (ID).

by Jon-Erik Oleyar-Reynolds

March 9, 2018

The Implications Of 3 Adult Learning Theories On Instructional Design

Are you new to the field of Instructional Design? Do you want to expand your knowledge of adult learning theories and practice of design? This article takes an in-depth look at 3 adult learning theories and the implications of those theories on Instructional Design.

by megan weber

March 4, 2018

LBC Canvas Instructional Design Thinking Framework

Using Design Thinking methods in Instructional Design becomes more and more popular. Recently we published one of our Instructional Designing Thinking tools (Learning Battle Cards Canvas) on the Creative Commons license to let you self-print it and use it at your own discretion.

by Marek Hyla

February 23, 2018

4 Tips For Effective Course Design And Delivery

This article serves as a brief summary of the best practices that training and development professionals can use to resolve these challenges in their effort to deliver impactful learning solutions.

by Peter Nanopoulos

February 18, 2018

The Learning Theory Of Cognitive Development In eLearning

There has been an ongoing debate amongst educators about the role of memory versus intelligence in fostering effective learning. It has long been held that learners are more successful in retaining new content if they consciously think about what’s being taught, as opposed to simply memorizing what they see on the slides or on a computer screen.

by Marina Arshavskiy

February 2, 2018

eLearning For Adult Learners: 6 Obstacles To Overcome

Adult learning is daunting for both adult learners and their online instructors. However, is it possible that the biggest challenge to adult education exists right inside the online learner’s mind?

by Christopher Pappas

January 26, 2018

Adult Learner Characteristics: 7 Key Points To Consider

The rise of Millennials in the workplace has led to endless articles about the challenges of "adulting". It turns out many adults don’t feel grown-up. So, what defines adult learners and how do they differ from younger audiences?

by Christopher Pappas