Instructional Design

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

September 14, 2016

Transforming From Instructional Design To Learning Experience Design

The secret is out – the learning industry as we know it is about to change. Will you be ready? Here’s what you need to know about Learning Experience design.

by Caroline Da Silva

September 13, 2016

How To Help People Learn: An Insight

People do and will need to keep learning as their jobs keep changing. So it’s our job to use the tactics that help people learn and remember and not simply throw content at them.

by Patti Shank, PhD

September 9, 2016

What Is The Role Of The Instructional Designer?

Instructional Designers play a crucial role in creating eLearning experiences that learners love. In this article, we are going to take a closer look at this role of the Instructional Designer and what exactly they do.

by Bhavya Aggarwal

September 5, 2016

3 Simple Steps To Use A Pre-Assessment In eLearning

Use a brief pre-assessment in eLearning to kick off your module. This approach helps your course participants immediately tap into what they already know about the topic, anticipate what they'll get out of participating, and work through it to see if they were indeed "right". Read on for examples!

by Anna Sabramowicz