Instructional Design Best Practices

April 15, 2018

The Single Source Method: How To Deal With Unstable Training Content

Are you designing training with content that is likely to change—perhaps due to new regulations or products, modified policies and procedures, or updated systems? Consider using the Single Source Method to minimize the risks of developing training with unstable content.

by Crystal Hunter

March 31, 2018

Engaging eLearners Through Questioning Techniques

Questioning learners has always been a very effective tool in the arsenal of instructors. In an eLearning context however, because of the physical separation of teachers and learners, the use of questioning techniques attains even more relevance. What course developers and instructors can’t assess through visual observation and in-person interactions, they must accomplish through innovative questioning techniques.

by Marina Arshavskiy

March 29, 2018 | Sponsored

5 Instructional Design Best Practices To Create Successful Remote Learning

Following Instructional Design best practices in creating eLearning and online training courses is vital for effective and meaningful instruction.

by Dan Westmoreland

March 27, 2018

eBook Release– Transforming Learning: Using Video For Cognitive, Emotional, And Social Engagement

This eBook is Obsidian Learning’s latest contribution to the body of research associated with the effectiveness of video used as a tool for learning. As technology, bandwidth, and storage capacity have improved, video has become available – both in terms of creation and viewing – to a much larger population. And as smartphones have become more pervasive, and video-editing software more user friendly, using video as a tool for instruction has also become more common. But is it effective?

by Lubos Janoska

March 23, 2018

6 Top Tips To Design Effective Instructional Videos

What principles should Instructional Designers use to develop effective instructional videos? In this article, we’ll discuss best practices for creating effective videos for training.

by Stephen Victor

March 17, 2018

Implications Of Learning Theories On Instructional Design

Are you interested in becoming an Instructional Designer? Or are you just starting out in the world of learning theories? The focus of this article is to inform the reader of 3 unique learning theories while discussing the implications they have had in the field of Instructional Design (ID).

by Jon-Erik Oleyar-Reynolds

March 11, 2018

4 Benefits Of Swapping Face-To-Face Learning For eLearning

eLearning is becoming increasingly popular in corporate training, as it can offset the limitations of classroom training. While organizations can't do away with classroom training altogether, it pays to leverage the latest technology and offer training that caters to today's learners.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

March 10, 2018 | Sponsored

4 Levels Of Learning Interaction In Online Courses

In the absence of a person adept in engaging the audience, the job must be done by Instructional Designers as they chalk out the instructional strategy and interactivities for a particular course. Here are the 4 levels of interactivities that can be used in online learning.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

March 9, 2018

The Implications Of 3 Adult Learning Theories On Instructional Design

Are you new to the field of Instructional Design? Do you want to expand your knowledge of adult learning theories and practice of design? This article takes an in-depth look at 3 adult learning theories and the implications of those theories on Instructional Design.

by megan weber

March 9, 2018

5 Reasons Outcome-Based Learning Outweighs Design-First Learning

Every successful journey starts with carefully plotting the eLearning course and knowing the destination. The same rule applies to personal and professional development. In this article, I'll share the top 5 reasons why outcome-based learning is better than design-first learning and 3 tips on how to successfully develop an outcome-based learning strategy.

by Nipun Sharma

March 4, 2018

So You Think You’ve Got A Training Problem?

Have you ever felt like a total slacker because you’re not working on mobile gamified Augmented Reality microlearning projects? Fortunately, your success has much less to do with trends or tools than you think.

by Mike Taylor

March 4, 2018

LBC Canvas Instructional Design Thinking Framework

Using Design Thinking methods in Instructional Design becomes more and more popular. Recently we published one of our Instructional Designing Thinking tools (Learning Battle Cards Canvas) on the Creative Commons license to let you self-print it and use it at your own discretion.

by Marek Hyla