Instructional Design

November 12, 2016

An Outline For Creating An Instructional Design Document

In order to build anything, we need a “blueprint” – a document that acts as a framework for the project; the same applies to eLearning. Before we start developing an eLearning course, we need to create a blueprint and that is called Instructional Design Document.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

October 26, 2016

Learning Designers – How Spooky Are We?!

As Learning Designers, what do we aim to achieve? Here's what I learnt from the spirit world!

by Amit Sarkar

October 25, 2016

How To Design To Help Working Memory, Part 1

When working on a project, it’s super helpful to understand and work within the project’s real needs and constraints. For example, when buying a car, knowing your finances and true needs will help you take into account what you can afford (including total cost of ownership) as well as what you really need. This thinking leads to better decisions. Because it’s often not possible to have everything, knowing what your client values most (for example, ease of updating and reduced costs for support) and what the audience most needs (for example, a quick start on basic tasks) helps you prioritize what you build and how you build it. Here is how to design to help working memory and offer more effective learning experience to your learners.

by Patti Shank, PhD

October 23, 2016

8 Best Practices For Developing eLearning Storyboards

eLearning storyboards guide every aspect of your eLearning course design. They keep your eLearning team focused on the learning objectives and create continuity. In this article, I'll share the 8 best practices for developing an eLearning storyboard for your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

October 19, 2016

8 Tips To Choose The Best Instructional Design Model For Your Next eLearning Course

Innovation and research are at the heart of eLearning. Every year new eLearning methodologies and technologies come to light. As such, choosing the best Instructional Design model for your eLearning course design can be a challenge. In this article, I'll explore 8 tips to help you select the ideal Instructional Design approach for your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

October 19, 2016

Content Comprehension: The First Step In The Instructional Design Process

Let’s see why content comprehension is the essential first step performed by an eLearning Instructional Designer after the training need analysis and setting training objectives.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

October 11, 2016

eBook Release - Instructional Design 101: A Handy Reference Guide To eLearning Designers

The eBook Instructional Design 101: A Handy Reference Guide To eLearning Designers provides you an overall understanding of how eLearning courses must be developed, as well as the learning design strategies that play a pivotal role during the design process.

by Christopher Pappas

September 30, 2016

6 Tips On How To Start Planning eLearning Courses

Paul J. Meyer put it brilliantly when he said: “Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” Careful planning has the power to transform ideas into reality. More importantly, it can make your eLearning experiences more organized and effective. In this article, I’ll share 6 top tips on how to start planning your next eLearning course.

by Vinod Choudhary

September 28, 2016

The Design Thinking Process In Instructional Design

Design thinking is a prototype driven, iterative method of creative resolution of problems characterized by human-centered approach. The nature of the design thinking process is collaborative and playful. Let's take a look at some tools which help to merge design thinking with Instructional Design.

by Marek Hyla

September 26, 2016

The Ultimate Performance-Based eLearning Guide For Instructional Designers

There are times when nothing short of real world experience and hands-on training will do. Performance-based eLearning centers on practical knowledge that individuals can use to achieve learning goals and improve productivity. In this article, I’ll share tips, techniques, and eLearning assessment methods to help you create a performance-based eLearning strategy.

by Christopher Pappas

September 23, 2016

Leveraging Gagné's Nine Events Of Instruction

Robert Gagné put forward a unique set of events to help Instructional Designers create effective learning materials. His nine-event based system uses a behaviorist approach to guide Instructional Designers on creating content that can accomplish specific learning objectives set for learners. As eLearning content designers, you can leverage Gagne’s Nine Events Of Instruction to produce highly engaging and motivational courses. Here are some thoughts and guidelines on how you can achieve that.

by Marina Arshavskiy

September 16, 2016

8 Tips To Improve Knowledge Transfer In eLearning

Imparting knowledge is the ultimate goal. This involves organizing, curating, and distributing the information that you have to facilitate the learning process. In this article, I'll share 8 tips to improve knowledge transfer in your eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas