Instructional Design Best Practices

June 24, 2016

13 Critical Points To Consider In eLearning Course Design

Design a great eLearning course is not an easy task. However, pressure of time, budget constraints, or low Instructional Design skills shouldn't be an excuse to produce sub-standard learning material. Let me share with you a bunch of inspirations which could help you succeed in your eLearning course design.

by Marek Hyla

June 22, 2016

How To Write Soft Skills Learning Objectives

What are the best practices for writing soft skills learning objectives? In this article I will explain how to write sound objectives for sometimes slippery content.

by Clare Dygert

June 10, 2016

Effective Online Teaching: Obstacles And Practices

Are you looking for ways to improve your online teaching methods? Do you struggle with the traditional to online learning transition? Check out our article and find out the best ways to improve your online teaching style, right now!

by Colin Christensen

May 25, 2016

4 Tips To Use Criterion Referenced Instruction Principles In Online Training

Criterion Referenced Instruction, or CRI, is an approach that centers on multimedia-rich, self-guided learning experiences. Its four-stage process offers Instructional Designers the opportunity to create targeted online training courses that produce measurable results. This makes it highly effective in the corporate eLearning sector. In this article, I'll show you how to apply it in your online training program.

by Christopher Pappas

May 25, 2016

Instructional Designers: Should Improving Thinking Skills Be Your Topmost Priority?

If your answer is “no”, but you are curious, or if you answered “yes” and want to know more about thinking skills, read on. Either way, the key question is this: “What drives thinking?”

by Alex Terego

May 21, 2016

4 Tips To Use The Minimalist Theory In eLearning

The eLearning content you create should help online learners to achieve their goals, not hinder their success. In this article, you will find the 6 basic principles that underly the Minimalist Theory, and 4 tips to apply it in your next eLearning course.

by Christopher Pappas

May 18, 2016

Instructional Designers: We Have More Than One Intelligence (Part Four: Logical - Mathematical Intelligence)

In this article I am going to focus on logical / mathematical intelligence and why it is so important for Instructional Designers.

by Alex Terego

May 15, 2016

Applying The Conversation Theory In Instructional Design

What do you get when you combine cybernetics with online education? A theory that takes a systematic, technology-based approach to Instructional Design. In this article, I'll share everything you need to know about the Conversation Theory, including the core principles, levels, and types.

by Christopher Pappas

May 14, 2016

Instructional Designers: We Have More Than One Intelligence (Part Three: Literacy Literally Matters)

In this article I will focus on why literacy saves money and why it is so important for Instructional Designers.

by Alex Terego

May 12, 2016

Instructional Designers: We Have More Than One Intelligence (Part Two: Emotional / Intrapersonal Intelligence)

In this article I am going to focus on emotional / intrapersonal intelligence, what are the intrapersonal skills, how to use them, and why all these are so important for Instructional Designers.

by Alex Terego

May 10, 2016

Learning Interactions: Elevate Your eLearning By Considering The Big Picture

Explore the importance of starting to make small and achievable design changes and learning interactions that might create unexpected opportunities for real learning.

by Ethan Edwards

May 8, 2016

Instructional Designers: We Have More Than One Intelligence (Part One: Interpersonal Intelligence)

In this article I am going to focus on interpersonal intelligence from the arsenal of multiple intelligences and I will explain why it is so important for Instructional Designers.

by Alex Terego