Instructional Design

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

The Forgetting Curve in eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know
December 31, 2014

The Forgetting Curve in eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

You may have devoted countless hours to content development and eLearning course design, but all will be for naught if your learners will not be able to commit what they've learned to long term memory. In this article, you will find everything you need to know about the forgetting curve in eLearning, so that your learners will always come away with the knowledge and skill sets they need to achieve their goals.
by Christopher Pappas
Should an Instructional Designer Have an Advanced Degree?
December 10, 2014

Should an Instructional Designer Have an Advanced Degree?

As the field of eLearning continues to grow, so does the demand for instructional designers. If you look at job listings for many corporations, the listing specifies that they are seeking a qualified applicant who has an advanced degree. Is it necessary for someone to have a graduate degree in order to design quality training courses? It's certainly a matter of perspective with more than one opinion.
by Henson Gawliu Jr. | Digital Marketing Leader
Your Ticket to Great Instructional Design
December 9, 2014

Your Ticket to Great Instructional Design

Instructional design is certainly not an easy business. Having been in the learning, training and development industry for more than 27 years, I can assertively say so. Instructional designers shoulder the important responsibility of sugar-coating the critical learning content in such a manner that training becomes not just a mandatory activity, but something that employees love. Now how do you do that? How can you possibly turn something boring into something that employees love? The answer to that is what differentiates a good instructional design from a poor one.
by Harikumar
Instructional Design Models And Theories: The Generative Learning Theory
November 16, 2014

Instructional Design Models And Theories: The Generative Learning Theory

The Generative Learning Theory was introduced in 1974 by Merlin C. Wittrock, an American educational psychologist. The Generative Learning Theory holds that learners can actively integrate new ideas into their memory to enhance their educational experience. Many insights from this theory are supported by findings in the educational psychology review literature. These principles form the base of generative learning strategies used in modern eLearning designs. In essence, it involves linking new ideas with old to gain a better understanding of the presented concepts.
by Christopher Pappas
Instructional Design Models And Theories: Dual Coding Theory
November 6, 2014

Instructional Design Models And Theories: Dual Coding Theory

The Dual Coding Theory was introduced by Emeritus Professor of Psychology Allan Paivio in 1971. It emerged from Paivio’s research into how the brain processes information, particularly the way humans use both verbal and visual channels to encode, store, and retrieve knowledge. Over the decades, Dual Coding Theory has greatly influenced educational psychology and Instructional Design.
by Christopher Pappas
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