Instructional Design Tips

November 6, 2015

How To Design Learning Journeys?

Designing blended learning (a.k.a. learning journeys) is not an easy task. You have not only to know and understand the Instructional Design principles, but also to be familiar with all of these learning tools which could effectively influence learners. Well – you can use ADDIE as a basis for your work. I would like, however, to show you another approach on how to design learning journeys.

by Marek Hyla

October 26, 2015

How To Avoid 5 Horror Stories Of eLearning Design

Have you come across design issues in eLearning which have shocked and frightened you? In this article I look at five situations in eLearning design that should be avoided and offer some tips on how to correct each situation.

by Pam Jones

September 29, 2015

Stuck For eLearning Ideas? Learn How To Think Differently About Your eLearning

Stuck for eLearning ideas on how to design your eLearning course? Let's revisit some old principles of Instructional Design and draw inspiration from my favorite eLearning examples.

by Li Whybrow

August 18, 2015

Gamification Of Learning Design: How To Use Learning Battle Cards?

Since we published an article about Learning Battle Cards on eLearningIndustry.com we have been asked by several people how we are using this tool. As the main idea of Learning Battle Cards is to boost creativity in the Training and Development field I assume that all users will find their own ways of utilizing them. Here is a short story describing my experiences and ways of playing with the product.

by Marek Hyla

August 17, 2015

7 Tips For Using Analogies In eLearning

In order for eLearning to be effective, everybody agrees that you need to engage your audience. If you manage to create a connection with your online learners, the learning possibilities are endless. In this article, I'll share 7 tips for using analogies in eLearning in order to simplify complex subjects and help your audience relate to the subject matter.

by Christopher Pappas

August 12, 2015

Closed-Ended Questions In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

Josef Albers, one of the most influential artistic educators of the 20th century, once said that “Good teaching is more a giving of right questions than a giving of right answers". Open-ended questions may ignite the creative spark and offer insight into a learner's thought process, but closed-ended questions offer a direct and effective way to test their comprehension. In this article, I’ll present different types of closed-ended questions and I'll shed light on how you can use closed-ended questions in eLearning by sharing 6 invaluable tips.

by Christopher Pappas

July 19, 2015

Higher Order Questions In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

Multiple choice and true or false questions have their uses, but higher order questions take learning to the next level. Rather than giving simple one word responses, your learners must think abstractly and search their knowledge banks to arrive at the correct conclusion. In this article, I’ll delve into the basics of higher order questions, as well as the various types you can use in your eLearning course. Finally, I’ll give you 4 tips on how to properly integrate them into your eLearning experience.

by Christopher Pappas

July 18, 2015

Learning Battle Cards: A New Tool For Instructional Designers

There are many models which should be taken into account while designing instructions. As an Instructional Designer you know them all; you can mix and match ADDIE with Kolb Cycle, 9 Events of instruction with Bloom's taxonomy... You may even know how to use brain rules and take care of your development process' Flow. Ok, so you are an Instructional Designer expert. But don't you feel overwhelmed with all these new tools and methods, which may be used for learning but you don't know them well enough to fit them into your development process?

by Marek Hyla

July 17, 2015

Summative Assessment In eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know

A successful eLearning experience gives learners the gift of mastery, whether it be skill sets, knowledge, or a specific task. The question is: how do you put your learners to the test in order to determine their proficiency level? In this article, I’ll present 5 different types of summative assessment and I'll reveal 4 tips for using summative assessment in eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

July 17, 2015

7 Instructional Design Tips For Effective eLearning

In this article I will share 7 Instructional Design tips for creating effective eLearning courses, so that you will be able to impress your target audience almost instantly, regardless of your eLearning design experience.

by Anand Timothy

July 11, 2015

Matching Test Items: Getting Them Right

Matching test questions present learners with two items separated into two columns and ask them to match items from the first column to the corresponding items in the second. The number of items in the first column does not necessarily have to match that in the second - it is totally possible to have more items in the second column than in the first one.

by Michael Treser

July 11, 2015

8 Ways To Reduce Cognitive Load In eLearning

Does the cognitive load applied by your eLearning obscure key skills and knowledge information from your learners? In this article I will share some useful ways to reduce cognitive load in eLearning.

by Ruby Spencer, CTDP