Instructional Design

January 12, 2017

5 Design Steps Of Learner Engagement For Humans

Are you in Learning and Development, part of HR? Then you’re in charge of learner engagement and motivation. You’re probably looking at gamification, microlearning, mobile learning, Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality, and other hot trends. This article is about why you can’t motivate humans, and the 5 design steps you should go about it.

by Zsolt Olah

January 12, 2017

Did Learner Curiosity Kill The Valedictorian?

What role does learner curiosity play in course design? It varies, depending on the learner, but there are some things you can do to use each student's natural curiosity to your (and their) advantage.

by Karen Fields

January 3, 2017

3 Instructional Design Strategies For Virtual Reality Learning

As the field of instructional technology pivots quickly to Virtual Reality, online learning developers must chose the correct strategy for creating the Virtual Reality learning experience. Otherwise learners will have a “cool” experience in the Virtual Reality environment, but not have tangible learning results.

by Karl Kapp

January 1, 2017

Don’t Shut Down That Amygdala, Please: How To Not Scare Off Learners

There are several mental conditions in which learning thrives. In this article, we talk about one in which learning simply does NOT take place – when the learner perceives a threat to their intellect. We explore how we might unconsciously scare off learners, and ways by which we can avoid doing so.

by Srividya Kumar

December 25, 2016

5 Ways To Avoid Overwhelming Learners

We constantly hear of people suffering from information overload on social media. But we don’t realize that this can happen in a controlled environment too. What happens when we throw too much content at learners? Information overload. In this article, we talk about ways we can avoid overwhelming learners.

by Srividya Kumar

December 22, 2016

6 Tips To Write Measurable Learning Objectives For Online Training

A well-written learning objective must be clear, concise, and actionable. It should tell the employees exactly what they need to accomplish, how their proficiency will be measured, and what materials they have at their disposal. In this article, I'll share 6 tips for writing measurable learning objectives for your online training program.

by Christopher Pappas

December 19, 2016

5 Tips For Defining eLearning, The Toughest Instructional Design Question

How do you define eLearning? In this article, I will provide advice to address the challenge Instructional Designers face on defining eLearning in a conversation when there is no shared definition.

by Linda Rening, PhD

December 17, 2016

5 Tips To Integrate Discovery Learning Activities Into Your Instructional Design

Firsthand experience is a crucial component of the learning process. It gives learners the power to explore topics on their own and use their newfound skills in real world situations. In this article, I'll share some tips for employing a Discover Learning approach to your Instructional Design for eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

December 8, 2016

The Psychology Of Color And Instructional Design

Balancing the art, emotional connection, and psychology of color. And the benefits of this knowledge in Instructional Design and marketing.

by T.Raven Meyers

December 4, 2016

Instructional Design Strategy: What Is Its Role In eLearning Design?

Everybody expects better ROI from an eLearning course, but how do you achieve that is the big question. Just as a teacher can shape the future of a kid, an Instructional Design strategy helps learners attain their learning goals.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

November 29, 2016

The Ultimate 3-Step Failsafe Assessment Formula

PulseLearning has a failsafe assessment motto, “To test the Right Objectives at the Right Level with the Right Question type”. In this article, PulseLearning shares how this motto translates into a watertight assessment methodology.

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP

November 22, 2016

5 Ways To Make Learners Receptive To Learning

An important ingredient for a course to succeed is make students receptive to learning. How can we get this right, opening up their minds for the possibility of learning, and thereby making full use of what the course has to offer? Read on to find out.

by Srividya Kumar