Instructional Design Challenges

June 8, 2017

Play To Learn Book Review: The Ultimate Guide To Learning Game Design

Designing effective learning games is not for the timid. Karl Kapp and Sharon Boller know that well. It’s because of this that they have authored the ultimate guide to learning game design that’s called Play to Learn. In this article, I’ll provide you with an in-depth review of what this great piece of writing has to offer.

by Christopher Pappas

May 13, 2017

Considerations For Systems Simulations

Whether it’s to prepare a pilot for landing a plane or teach a child basic programming skills, there are certain things to consider before choosing to develop a systems simulation. This article explores these considerations and provides practical guidance to support your decision making.

by Henry Fuller

March 9, 2017

4 Learning Game Design Mistakes Instructional Designers Make

If employees play your instructional game, will they really learn anything? If you do not avoid these common learning game design mistakes, the answer just might be 'No'.

by Steve Boller

January 23, 2017

From Building Content To Meeting Today’s Job Needs

Last month, I felt compelled to write about a trend I’ve been seeing in our industry: Doing less with analyzing and meeting instructional and performance needs and doing more with building content. I think this started happening when rapid development tools could make anyone into a learning practitioner.

by Patti Shank, PhD

January 21, 2017

Intelligent Tutoring Systems: What Happened?

Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) promised to the dream of a truly adaptive learning experience almost 30 years ago, but in spite of millions of dollars spent and promising student learning outcomes, they have not flourished.

by Bill Ferster

January 19, 2017

ADDIE Vs. Backward Design: Which One, When, And Why?

Opinion is divided between which of the two popular Instructional Design models is ideal for developing an online course. Both have their pros and cons, and it is quite likely that one of the two is better than the other in a specific situation. This articles explores the ADDIE vs. Backward Design dilemma.

by Partha Bhattacharya

January 1, 2017

Don’t Shut Down That Amygdala, Please: How To Not Scare Off Learners

There are several mental conditions in which learning thrives. In this article, we talk about one in which learning simply does NOT take place – when the learner perceives a threat to their intellect. We explore how we might unconsciously scare off learners, and ways by which we can avoid doing so.

by Srividya Kumar

December 19, 2016

5 Tips For Defining eLearning, The Toughest Instructional Design Question

How do you define eLearning? In this article, I will provide advice to address the challenge Instructional Designers face on defining eLearning in a conversation when there is no shared definition.

by Linda Rening, PhD

November 24, 2016

Instructional Design101: Step By Step Process Of Content Comprehension

In my previous articles we have discussed about the importance and objectives of content comprehension. Here let us see the step by step process of content comprehension.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

November 22, 2016

5 Ways To Make Learners Receptive To Learning

An important ingredient for a course to succeed is make students receptive to learning. How can we get this right, opening up their minds for the possibility of learning, and thereby making full use of what the course has to offer? Read on to find out.

by Srividya Kumar

October 19, 2016

Content Comprehension: The First Step In The Instructional Design Process

Let’s see why content comprehension is the essential first step performed by an eLearning Instructional Designer after the training need analysis and setting training objectives.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

October 18, 2016

Seeking Original eLearning Design

In this article, I will draw on my visit at Thomas Jefferson’s retreat near Lynchburg, VA, Poplar Forest, and share valuable lessons about original eLearning design I gleaned from this experience.

by Ethan Edwards