Instructional Design

April 5, 2016

4 Storytelling Strategies To Capture Learners’ Attention

Let’s take 4 principles from the storyteller’s playbook and explore how they apply to eLearning in order to capture learners’ attention.

by Ellen Burns-Johnson

April 4, 2016

Following A Discovery Learning Approach To Instructional Design

We humans are curious creatures. We are always striving to learn more about ourselves and the world around us, and seize every opportunity to soak up new knowledge. Discovery Learning capitalizes on this fact by encouraging learners to explore the subject matter. In this article, I'll share the ideologies and objectives of the Discovery Learning approach, as well as tips that can help you apply it in Instructional Design.

by Christopher Pappas

March 29, 2016

5 Benefits Of Iterative Design In eLearning

Are you looking for a hands-on design approach that relies heavily on incremental revisions and evaluations? In this article, I'll highlight the basics and benefits of Iterative Design in eLearning, so that you can decide if it's the right strategy for your next eLearning program.

by Christopher Pappas

March 27, 2016

Instructional Designers: May The Force Multiplier Be With You (Part 3)

In the third part of this article, I will share my insight into the network effect of teams and also a contract you can use with your team to reach force multiplier achievement.

by Alex Terego

March 23, 2016

5 Steps Towards Empathic Instructional Design In Online Training

Putting yourself in the role of the corporate learner gives you the ability to sympathize with their needs and understand their motivations. This involves a healthy dose of good old-fashioned empathy. In this article, I’ll explore the Empathic Instructional Design process, which allows you to create learner-centric online training that focuses on the feelings and perspectives of your corporate audience.

by Christopher Pappas

March 23, 2016

Instructional Designers: May The Force Multiplier Be With You (Part 2)

There are two styles by which an enterprise can be managed, and two very different views of these styles by the participants: Top down and bottom up. Most enterprises are probably governed in a blend of these two styles, but it makes sense to understand the characteristics of both. In this article we will also examine which management style you need to implement in your team in order for it to become a kind of a force multiplier.

by Alex Terego

March 20, 2016

Instructional Designers: May The Force Multiplier Be With You (Part 1)

If you are a member of a team or a leader of a team in any kind of enterprise –including schools, non-profits, business, the military, government– you and your fellow team members are the best option your organization has to deploy a force multiplier.

by Alex Terego

March 18, 2016

Designing eLearning For Adult Learners: 5 Psychology Principles To Apply

Learner behavior, perspectives, and mental states all play a pivotal role in eLearning. This is especially true for adult learners, who have habits, experiences, and backgrounds that greatly differ from other generations. In this article, I’ll highlight 5 psychological principles that you should keep in mind when creating an eLearning experience for adult learners.

by Christopher Pappas

March 17, 2016

7 Tips To Motivate Baby Boomers In eLearning

Motivation is what prompts us to do better, to learn more, and to take strides toward our goals. This makes it a powerful tool in online learning environments, which is why we must identify the motivational factors for one of the largest learning generations – baby boomers. In this article, I’ll share 7 tips to motivate baby boomer learners and give them an eLearning experience they’ll never forget.

by Christopher Pappas

March 14, 2016

The Power Of Failure And The Corrective Feedback Paradigm

Can failure be used as a teaching tool in the online learning world? Certainly; in this article I will share how the corrective feedback paradigm, a drill-and-practice approach, can set an effective pattern for the rehearsal of failed problems.

by Carrie Zens

March 12, 2016

The Self-Determination Theory In Online Training: A Practical Guide

As the famous Dwight D. Eisenhower once said: “Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it.” Motivating corporate learners is one of the greatest challenges that Instructional Designers face. However, the Self-Determination Theory may be able to help you create inspiring, engaging, and emotionally-centered online training experiences that capture the true essence of motivation.

by Christopher Pappas

March 12, 2016

Instructional Design For eLearning Course

Have you been tasked with designing eLearning courses, but don’t know where to start? Are you interested in transitioning into Instructional Design or eLearning and need a place to get started? Or, maybe you are a seasoned Instructional Designer and eLearning professional who simply needs a refresher or wants to avoid the curse of creating boring courses. Well, I have some great news for you! I have recently launched an Instructional Design for eLearning course!

by Marina Arshavskiy