Instructional Design Tips

June 8, 2019

4 Tracks For Successful eLearning Project

Management, content, design, and technology: 4 concurrent and equally important tracks needed for a successful eLearning project.

by David Castaneda

May 29, 2019

The Only Way To Build An eLearning Consumer Business

Wondering about launching a direct-to-consumer academy? Apart from Instructional Design and top-notch content, you should design it to stay on the market for a long time.

by Flavio Ubezio

May 22, 2019

Managing Cognitive Load

Reducing cognitive load can make all the difference when designing great digital learning content. But, given the fact that most of us don’t have a degree in psychology, what exactly does cognitive load mean, and how can it be reduced?

by Tom McDowall

May 17, 2019

Using Bloom’s Taxonomy To Build A Solid Foundation For Business Learning

Understanding the level of learning needed will allow you to appropriately plan the time required for training, the amount of support needed, and the degree of follow up required.

by Deanna Flanagan

May 17, 2019

Creating Quality Designed Online Courses

Creating quality designed online courses should not be a daunting task for all involved. In this article, I will list areas of importance that can serve as a positive environment conducive for learning.

by Quentin Bellard, M.Ed.

May 13, 2019 | Sponsored

How To Choose The Best Instructional Design Tools

You’re new to the Instructional Design scene. In fact, until now, you’ve only ever been a trainee. So, who could blame you for feeling a little nervous about designing your first course? If you’re wondering which eLearning tools will make the process less daunting, these tips are for you.

by Nikos Andriotis

May 13, 2019 | Sponsored

9 Stages Of The Custom eLearning Development Process

Whether new to custom eLearning or a seasoned pro, you will appreciate this solid overview of the development process, as well as the insider tips. Avoid costly mistakes on your next project, stay on track, and deliver relevant and engaging content that fits your learners and gets the job done.

by Gerald L. Zandstra PhD

May 10, 2019

7 Common Causes Of Cognitive Overwhelm In eLearning

There’s only so much a mind can take before it starts to overload and block incoming facts and stats. Let’s take a closer look at 7 common causes of cognitive overwhelm that every eLearning pro should know about.

by Christopher Pappas

April 26, 2019

Identify The Skill Gap Via xAPI And Boost Learners' Performance (KPIs)

Are your eLearning courses improving learning performance? This article is about identifying common denominator between learning and performance. We need to stop designing SCORM-based courses. xAPI gives you more analytical data to compare with KPIs.

by Mohammad Hassam

April 25, 2019

Locked Navigation: Enriched User Experience

“The whole point of human-centred design is to tame complexity, to turn what would appear to be a complicated tool into one that fits the task, that is understandable, usable and enjoyable.” - Donald Norman

by Sonal Adwani

April 17, 2019

Worst-Case Scenarios Create Effective Learning

An Instructional Designer can leverage worst-case information to develop effective, sticky learning.

by Deanna Flanagan

April 10, 2019

Why Design Documents Are Vital For Creating eLearning Courses

No efficient action can take place without methodical forethought. In order to successfully carry out any undertaking, a blueprint or plan is of utmost importance. The same is true for eLearning courses.

by Debadrita Sengupta