Instructional Design Challenges

November 21, 2017

The eLearning Project Toolkit Every Instructional Designer Needs

This eLearning project toolkit is a brilliant example of how you can curate content for online learning. Not only that, it’s also a helpful resource for all stakeholders involved in eLearning with free tools, inspiration, and dedicated services for both old hands, and those new to the concept.

by Steve Penfold

November 19, 2017

Why We Should Apply The Golden Circle Model To eLearning

We have jobs because organizations need help. They hire someone who can help to improve their employees' performance, and help them to achieve milestones. I think suggesting the best tool or strategy could help, but not until we identify "why".

by Mohammad Hassam

August 13, 2017

Design Thinking For Instructional Design, Part 4: Prototyping

The final installment in the four-part series on Design Thinking for Instructional Design offers tips, techniques, and best practices to incorporate prototyping into your design process.

by Angel Green

August 5, 2017

Small Pieces Loosely Joined: A Useful Way Of Looking At The Web

Look at the Internet as a collection of smaller units than a monolithic whole makes for a better user experience.

by Bill Ferster

July 19, 2017

Design Thinking For Instructional Design, Part 3: Ideation

The third installment in this four part series on design thinking for Instructional Design is dedicated to a single mode of the design thinking process – Ideation.

by Angel Green

July 9, 2017

Design Thinking For Instructional Design, Part 2: The Process

In part two of the four-part series on Design Thinking for Instructional Design, we learn ways to incorporate design thinking activities into our existing instructional design process.

by Angel Green

June 14, 2017

Design Thinking For Instructional Design - Part 1 From A Four-Part Series

Instructional Designers face a very real threat from the advances in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. In this four-part series, learn how Design Thinking techniques can improve our instructional product by utilizing the uniquely human characteristics that separate man from machine.

by Angel Green

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