Instructional Design

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

How Health Behavior Theory Can Inform Instructional Design
February 17, 2016

How Health Behavior Theory Can Inform Instructional Design

Smoking, unhealthy eating, and excess drinking all represent risks to our long term health, yet they are commonplace in today’s society. These are just a few examples of common behaviors that are counterproductive to individuals’ long term health. Given this paradox, researchers have developed theories to attempt to explain these behaviors and how best to change them. One of these is the Health Behavior Theory (HBT).
by Adam Gavarkovs
Online Training For The Healthcare Sector: 4 Benefits And 5 Tips For eLearning Professionals
February 10, 2016

Online Training For The Healthcare Sector: 4 Benefits And 5 Tips For eLearning Professionals

Online training is an effective and cost-efficient resource in any field, but in the hands of health professionals it has the power to save lives and significantly improve quality of care. In this article, I’ll explore 4 benefits that online training can bring to the healthcare sector, and I’ll share 5 tips that can help you take your training strategy online.
by Christopher Pappas
Socrates: The Father Of Instructional Design And Still Pointing The Way
February 10, 2016

Socrates: The Father Of Instructional Design And Still Pointing The Way

We have all heard the term "Socratic Inquiry". But what does it mean, what does it have to do with Instructional Design, and why is it still relevant today? I think it is safe to assume that answers to these questions only matter to those who are convinced that teaching and learning are important, which is just about everybody, so let me explain.
by Alex Terego
5 Instructional Design Trends That Shaped Our Adult Learning Universe: Reflections From Obsidian Learning
February 1, 2016

5 Instructional Design Trends That Shaped Our Adult Learning Universe: Reflections From Obsidian Learning

As learning professionals, we often think of the types of learning that best fit different learning styles. One of these is reflective learning. Reflective learning is a way of allowing students to step back from their learning experience, reflect on it, think critically about it, and improve their future performance. So, at the crossroads between the years, I started reflecting on the lessons I learned in 2015, the experiences I had, and the wishes and expectations I have for 2016. On a personal level, I like doing a “year in review”. It gives me perspective and helps me set my goals. Why not professionally as well, then? So, what trends influenced our adult learning universe in 2015?
by Monica Savage
Transfection (Trans- +[In]Fection) As Teaching: What Molecular Biology Has In Common With eLearning
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
Why Does Instructional Design Matter?
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
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