Instructional Design Tips

March 23, 2017

Time: Design's 4th Dimension

Screen real estate is limited. Make better use of the space you have by using time to control what shows when.

by Bill Ferster

March 22, 2017

8 Ways To Encourage Online Learner Reflection In eLearning

Reflection helps online learners absorb and assimilate the information more effectively. It also allows them to put their newfound knowledge into a real-world context. In this article, I'll explore 8 ways to encourage online learner reflection through your eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas

February 25, 2017

Wurman’s 5 Rules Of Information Communication

Richard Saul Wurman has some great wisdom to impart about effectively communicating large amounts of information visually. He offers 5 simple rules for more effectively communicating information in any form.

by Bill Ferster

February 24, 2017

8 Proven Techniques To Increase Learning Behavior Using Neuroeducation

Want to have your learners competences reinforced and heightened so they can use what you taught them right back into their day-to-day, on-the-job tasks to ultimately increase productivity? Alas. Researchers and scientists give you neuroeducation.

by Abigail (Abbie) Martin

February 2, 2017

Why Crafting Engaging eLearning Content Is Crucial To Instructional Design

A look into why engagement is so important to learning and, more importantly, how and why crafting engaging eLearning content is so important to Instructional Design.

by Kyle Hauptfleisch

January 12, 2017

5 Design Steps Of Learner Engagement For Humans

Are you in Learning and Development, part of HR? Then you’re in charge of learner engagement and motivation. You’re probably looking at gamification, microlearning, mobile learning, Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality, and other hot trends. This article is about why you can’t motivate humans, and the 5 design steps you should go about it.

by Zsolt Olah

January 9, 2017

12 Learning Building Blocks We Can, And Should, Use

When we think of custom eLearning, we tend to believe that everything should be developed from the ground up. It doesn’t have to be. Learning building blocks and templates can be incredibly useful in ensuring that key elements don’t get missed out in the scramble to create a completely customized experience for the audience.

by Srividya Kumar

January 3, 2017

3 Instructional Design Strategies For Virtual Reality Learning

As the field of instructional technology pivots quickly to Virtual Reality, online learning developers must chose the correct strategy for creating the Virtual Reality learning experience. Otherwise learners will have a “cool” experience in the Virtual Reality environment, but not have tangible learning results.

by Karl Kapp

December 22, 2016

6 Tips To Write Measurable Learning Objectives For Online Training

A well-written learning objective must be clear, concise, and actionable. It should tell the employees exactly what they need to accomplish, how their proficiency will be measured, and what materials they have at their disposal. In this article, I'll share 6 tips for writing measurable learning objectives for your online training program.

by Christopher Pappas

December 8, 2016

The Psychology Of Color And Instructional Design

Balancing the art, emotional connection, and psychology of color. And the benefits of this knowledge in Instructional Design and marketing.

by T.Raven Meyers

December 4, 2016

Instructional Design Strategy: What Is Its Role In eLearning Design?

Everybody expects better ROI from an eLearning course, but how do you achieve that is the big question. Just as a teacher can shape the future of a kid, an Instructional Design strategy helps learners attain their learning goals.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

November 18, 2016

7 Tips To Improve Lateral Thinking Skills In eLearning

Being able to approach a problem from different angles is an essential skill. Your online learners must be able to make the most of their resources in and out of context. In this article, I'll share 7 tips to improve lateral thinking skills in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas