Instructional Design

October 14, 2015

7 Things Tech-Savvy Instructional Designers Do On A Regular Basis

Embracing technology is not enough; if you aspire to be an excellent Instructional Designer, you need to truly own it. In this article, I’ll share 7 things tech-savvy Instructional Designers do on a regular basis so that you will be able to model yourself after their best habits and qualities, being able to quickly analyze emerging technologies and illuminate exactly what you need to adopt or reject in order to improve your eLearning deliverables.

by Christopher Pappas

October 10, 2015

8 Tips To Engage And Inspire Millennials In eLearning

Millennials know their way around a computer. This might make them some of the most tech-savvy learners, but it also makes them some of the most distracted. In this article, I’ll share 8 top tips that you can use to grab their attention, boost their motivation, and make them lifelong learners.

by Christopher Pappas

September 30, 2015

Getting To Know ADDIE: Part 5 - Evaluation

Wow, we’ve come a long way! Now, we are at the end of our journey, and all that is left to us is to examine the final stage of the ADDIE framework - Evaluation.

by Michael Treser

September 23, 2015

Learning Battle Cards Pinterest Space: 4500+ Inspirations For Instructional Designers On Pinterest

The internet is full of great inspirations regarding various training and development methods. You can find various articles, reports, white papers, slideshare presentations, blog posts, visuals, etc. Since 2011 I have been curating such visual inspirations and creating learning space in the Pinterest social community. Here is my invitation to these resources.

by Marek Hyla

September 19, 2015

The Impact Of Situated Cognition In eLearning

Gathering knowledge is one thing, but being able to apply it in the real world is another. The primary objective of any eLearning course is to give learners the skills and information they need to achieve personal and professional goals. This is why situated cognition is a perfect fit in eLearning strategies. In this article, I will discuss the impact situated cognition has upon online education.

by Christopher Pappas

September 11, 2015

Getting To Know ADDIE: Part 4 - Implementation

The fourth stage of the ADDIE model is Implementation. The beginning of implementation marks the first time the target audience interacts with your course in earnest, the moment of truth, in which the knowledge contained in the course’s materials is absorbed by the learners.

by Michael Treser

September 3, 2015

Getting To Know ADDIE: Part 3 - Development

The development’s stage involves having the format and the plan of the course approved by the higher-ups/clients and getting the Instructional Designers engaged with it. The Instructional Designers will be using content authoring tools to bring the concepts and ideas laid out in the course plan to life. This is where the storyboards, sketches, and detailed descriptions of various course elements you created during the Design stage will come in handy.

by Michael Treser

September 1, 2015

eBook Release: Creative Instructional Design - 7 Learning Strategies That You Can Use

When it comes to Instructional Design, Asha Pandey is certainly an expert you can count on. The Creative Instructional Design Featuring 7 Learning Strategies eBook not only is full of fresh ideas (at last!), but also presents a series of specific examples and case studies to ensure application in real work environments. If you’re looking for impactful learning strategies and exceptional Instructional Design tips, this eBook is ideal for you.

by Christopher Pappas

August 24, 2015

Getting To Know ADDIE: Part 2 - Design

In the previous installment we took our first look at the ADDIE model. We learned its general characteristics, considered its advantages and disadvantages, and also discussed at length the first stage of the ADDIE methodology - Analysis. In this installment we will tell you about Design, the second stage of the ADDIE methodology. All the requisite data is gathered during the analysis stage. Once we have learned what the course’s target audience is, set the goals we aim to achieve, and determined the best way to deliver the information, it is time to set about laying out the structure of the course. This is precisely what happens during the second stage.

by Michael Treser

August 16, 2015

Getting To Know ADDIE: Part 1 - Analysis

Although there are many different models and methodologies for the creation of training materials in the eLearning world, the ADDIE model is, undoubtedly, the most popular of all. If you are a veteran, you certainly know what ADDIE is and how to create in line with that model, and I doubt I will be able to tell you anything you do not already know. However, if you are new to the industry, or simply have not heard the name before, this article will get you up to speed, introducing you to the methodology and showing you how it can help you.

by Michael Treser

July 18, 2015

Learning Battle Cards: A New Tool For Instructional Designers

There are many models which should be taken into account while designing instructions. As an Instructional Designer you know them all; you can mix and match ADDIE with Kolb Cycle, 9 Events of instruction with Bloom's taxonomy... You may even know how to use brain rules and take care of your development process' Flow. Ok, so you are an Instructional Designer expert. But don't you feel overwhelmed with all these new tools and methods, which may be used for learning but you don't know them well enough to fit them into your development process?

by Marek Hyla

July 17, 2015

7 Instructional Design Tips For Effective eLearning

In this article I will share 7 Instructional Design tips for creating effective eLearning courses, so that you will be able to impress your target audience almost instantly, regardless of your eLearning design experience.

by Anand Timothy