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July 21, 2016

6 Ways To Enhance Active Recall In eLearning

One of the pillars of active recall in eLearning is summarizing the subject matter and putting it into context. Online learners are encouraged to put the information into their own words to improve knowledge retention and comprehension. In this article, I’ll discuss 6 ways to enhance active recall in eLearning to make your eLearning experience more memorable.
by Christopher Pappas
July 11, 2016

4 Benefits Of Instructional Design Sketching

This article discusses the power of sketching during the Instructional Design process. It also lays out 4 specific ways Instructional Design sketching benefits the creation of eLearning interactions for targeting specific learner behaviors for performance improvement.
by Linda Rening, PhD
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
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 24, 2016

Learning Is For Everyone: Instructional Design For Accessibility (Free Technical Article!)

As Instructional Designers, we’re always looking for new tools and best practices to deliver value to our learners. One thing some of us forget, though, is the issue of accessibility – are our courses open to all, including people with disabilities? In Learning Is For Everyone: Instructional Design For Accessibility, Obsidian Learning examines several issues related to accessibility and eLearning.
by Christopher Pappas
May 22, 2016

Creating eLearning In A Functional Context: 4 Rules To Apply

The saying goes that "knowledge is power", but this is only the case if learners know how to apply the information they've collected. In this article, I'll share everything you need to know about Functional Context, including its core interacting components, and 4 rules to help you apply this approach in your Instructional Design for eLearning.
by Christopher Pappas