Instructional Design

The concept of Instructional Design. Models, theories, trends, pitfalls, and anything you need to know, written from our Instructional Design experts.

January 23, 2016

Transfection (Trans- +[In]Fection) As Teaching: What Molecular Biology Has In Common With eLearning

What is the relationship between eLearning and transfection? Unlike social media, eLearning is more controlled, which prevents it from “going viral”; however, it can be transfected to a learner. Focus on Instructional Design marks an edu-tectonic shift to course content, delivery, and design in an effort to make the most lasting effect on learners. Ideal Instructional Design combines content, context, and personalized material in educational learning payloads.
by Carrie Bailey
January 21, 2016

Why Does Instructional Design Matter?

Instructional Design is pedagogy; a learning and teaching endeavor; and like all learning and teaching it works best if all participants understand its aim. It works even better if all participants “buy-in” to those aims. And “buy-in” is best achieved by involving the participants in setting the aims.
by Alex Terego
January 20, 2016

2016 Instructional Design Trends Compass: Experiences, Ecosystems, Evaluations. Oh My!

Instructional designers and learning & development (L&D) professionals of all levels—this article is for you. SweetRush Senior Instructional Designer Shauna Vaughan is back with a look at three of this year’s biggest trends, and once again, specific advice and resources for you to explore each of them further. Read on for Shauna’s thoughts on how L&D will take a strategic leap forward by focusing on experiences, ecosystems, and evaluation.
by Shauna LeBlanc Vaughan
January 15, 2016

7 Tips To Engage And Inspire Modern Learners In eLearning

Modern learners can adeptly navigate the virtual landscape. They are on-the-go, and demand that their eLearning go along with them. But how can you design an eLearning course that keeps up with the ever-evolving needs of modern learners? In this article, I’ll show you not only how to instruct the tech-savvy learners of today, but also how to inspire and engage them.
by Christopher Pappas
January 4, 2016

5 Tips For Using Connectivism In eLearning

Siemens’ Connectivism Learning Theory suggests that online peer networks, such as social media sites and online forums, play a vital role in eLearning experiences. They allow learners to learn from social interaction and collaboration, and by benefiting from the personal experience and diverse opinions of their peers. In this article, I’ll offer 5 tips on how to use connectivism in your next eLearning course.
by Christopher Pappas
December 21, 2015

Creative Instructional Design: 9 Examples Of Learning Strategies You Can Use And A Free Gift For Instructional Designers!

In September 2015, I had released an eBook on Creative Instructional Design Featuring 7 Learning Strategies You Can Use. The eBook has been designed as a job-aid to Instructional Designers and helps them bridge the gap between theory and application. All the learning strategies shown here can be easily applied on their projects. The 7 strategies featured here are from our online suite of 15 courses for Instructional Designers.
by Asha Pandey
December 4, 2015

Beyond Routine: Creative Approaches In Instructional Design

While designing instructions we tend to use the same approaches, tools, and techniques. This is completely normal - they are in our comfort zone as training intervention designers, developers, and trainers. We use them because we feel secure, because we consider them as good ones, and because we are convinced that using them we will deliver the promise. The problem is that many times these Instructional Design approaches are not optimal.
by Marek Hyla