Instructional Design Tips

April 10, 2020

Instructional Design And Adult Learners

LinkedIn Learning's "Become an Instructional Designer" covers andragogy for business employee training but can be applied to online higher education courses.

by Jonathan Zaccarini

March 29, 2020

Unleash Your Creativity For Inspired eLearning

Creativity can be stifled due to self-doubt, fear of being judged, or lack of inspiration. An area of concern for the Instructional Designer is the ability to find inspiration to overcome the resistance to explore their creativity. Here are a few techniques to help you get back on track.

by Fran Murello

March 22, 2020

Should We Offer Tutorials For Using Our eLearning? Probably Not

Research shows that it’s not necessarily a good idea to add a how-to-use-this-course tutorial for our online courses as it can increase anxiety and cognitive load. The simpler and broader implications and what to do instead are discussed.

by Patti Shank, PhD

February 21, 2020 | Sponsored

7 Things We Learned While Building Our First Chatbot For Microlearning

Chatbots can do much more than answering standard or pre-set questions. They can facilitate learning in an organization. Read on to learn about Harbinger's experience of building its first microlearning chatbot and our learning thereon.

by Isha Sood

February 13, 2020

Simplest Step-By-Step Guide To Get A Complex Idea Work For You

A quick read on how you can make your complex idea sound easy and comprehensive in front of your peers, boss, and audience.

by Scarlett Brown

February 3, 2020 | Sponsored

Instructional Design Techniques For Adaptive Learning

If you’re interested in adaptive learning but unsure when and how to apply it, these learning challenges and 12 proven examples from highly effective training programs will get you started. The result is deeper, more efficient training for learners.

by John Cleave

January 23, 2020

Things To Consider Before Designing An Effective eLearning Course

Online training is an exciting option for both instructors and learners. This is because of its numerous benefits, such as saving time, effort, resources, and learning costs.

by Naveen Neelakandan

December 18, 2019

How To Design Better Multiple-Choice Questions

Good multiple-choice questions are difficult to write. But writing good multiple-choice questions isn’t optional. Poorly written multiple-choice questions can compromise assessment data, confuse participants, and cause organizational and legal problems. In this article, I discuss some truly critical aspects of writing good multiple-choice questions so that you can start making your questions better right away.

by Patti Shank, PhD

December 15, 2019 | Sponsored

Understanding Instructional Design Basics

In modern business models, the latest trend is to go for non-traditional training approaches. Virtual learning is therefore favored. Businesses are making way for eLearning, forgetting the traditional learning model guided by a qualified professional. Instructional Designers ensure that this is a bump-free process for online learners and that knowledge is acquired without an instructor.

by Dr. RK Prasad

November 30, 2019

Working With SMEs

Are you an entry-level Instructional Designer who has been given the task to work with/interview an SME? Take a deep breath and relax for a moment. This article will help you survive your first meeting and lay out some important information you need to know.

by megan weber

November 20, 2019

eBook Release: Instructional Design 101

Choosing the best Instructional Design strategy for designing and developing an astounding online training course that benefits your organization is not an easy task. In this article, I'll discuss how and why mastering Instructional Design can lead to very effective online training courses.

by Christopher Pappas

November 7, 2019

5 Main Reasons Why Instructional Design Matters In eLearning

Instructional Design is one of the most vital aspects of eLearning, and without it, eLearning would be just text on a screen. It is the systematic practice of designing and developing instructional experiences similar to those of instructors. ID is meant to aid in delivering a better learning experience for learners.

by Naveen Neelakandan