Instructional Design Trends

In this article, I will share my understanding of how Instructional Designers have to evolve to meet the challenges posed by the Digital Transformation tsunami that has swept the world today.

The eLearning trend has caught on fast and has become a “cradle to the grave” pursuit which begins with educational games for toddlers to brain simulating ones for the aged. Know what lies ahead in the eLearning hub and keep yourself updated with these 8 sensational eLearning trends for 2016.

The agenda of Education Week 2016, the leading meeting for Spain’s education sector, has been full of workshops, presentations, and panel discussions. Here we expose a small list of the main industry trends for 2016.

As learning professionals, we often think of the types of learning that best fit different learning styles. One of these is reflective learning. Reflective learning is a way of allowing students to step back from their learning experience, reflect on it, think critically about it, and improve their future performance. So, at the crossroads between the years, I started reflecting on the lessons I learned in 2015, the experiences I had, and the wishes and expectations I have for 2016. On a personal level, I like doing a “year in review”. It gives me perspective and helps me set my goals. Why not professionally as well, then? So, what trends influenced our adult learning universe in 2015?

Instructional designers and learning & development (L&D) professionals of all levels—this article is for you. SweetRush Senior Instructional Designer Shauna Vaughan is back with a look at three of this year’s biggest trends, and once again, specific advice and resources for you to explore each of them further. Read on for Shauna’s thoughts on how L&D will take a strategic leap forward by focusing on experiences, ecosystems, and evaluation.

Instructional designers with entrepreneurial experience, creativity and tech skills are highly sought after by companies. Here's why...

Attention, fellow instructional designers! Our industry is all about learning and change, but our target audiences are not the only ones who should be learning. This in-depth article will help you stay at the forefront of 2015 instructional design trends. And it’s not just a list of the trends, but a “compass” with calls to action to help you implement them.