Instructional Design

July 2, 2021

Advice For Working With SMEs...From An SME

A good rapport with subject matter experts is key to effective eLearning design. Although often challenging, working toward relationships of mutual respect is well worth it. Here, I share ideas from an SME's perspective for professional relationships that will smooth the eLearning design process.

by Cindy Riecke, MSF, CFP®, CRPC®, ChFC®, FPQP®, CLU®

June 10, 2021

7 Creative Retrieval Practice Activities To Include In Your Online Training Course

The memory is a tricky thing. Information tends to get tucked away for future use, then vanishes into thin cerebral air. In this article, I’ll share 7 creative retrieval practice activities to include in your online training course to improve knowledge retention.

by Christopher Pappas

June 7, 2021 | Sponsored

6 Amazing Instructional Design Strategies For Rapid eLearning

Instructional design is the process of analyzing the training needs of a target group and systematically developing learning experiences that will result in effective knowledge transfer. So, how do you make these tried-and-tested methodologies work for rapid eLearning design?

by Dr. RK Prasad

May 27, 2021

The Prime Directive Of 21st-Century eLearning Design: Part 2

eLearning design needs to make the great leap forward to take advantage of emerging technologies that will advance the cause of engaging, effective, and efficient learning that capitalizes on what learning science tells us about how our employees at all levels learn.

by Ken Turner(LION)

May 14, 2021

The Prime Directive Of 21st-Century eLearning Design: Part 1

The term "the Prime Directive" harkens back to the days of the TV show "Star Trek." This directive was the binding force that united the federation of planets in a common goal and mission. Can we learn something from this that could give us direction for Instructional Design in the 21st century?

by Ken Turner(LION)

May 10, 2021 | Sponsored

Instructional Design Through The Lens Of Rapid eLearning

Custom eLearning is now back in the leaner, faster avatar of rapid eLearning. Rapid eLearning cuts down the time and cost associated with traditional custom eLearning by adhering to the basics of Instructional Design, leveraging authoring tools, and following an agile project management process.

by Sushmitha K

May 3, 2021 | Sponsored

3 Ways To Use Instructional Design Best Practices In New Hire Training

Once you've identified the challenges to learning created by technology, it’s time to talk about how we can take advantage of technology and use instructional design methods in new hire training and the employee onboarding process.

by Gregg Ward

March 30, 2021 | Sponsored

How To Incorporate The Laws Of UX With Designing Learning Experiences

Designing online learning with the learner in mind allows us to consider the way they think, process information, and behave online. Check out this article for tips on how to transfer the science of design to your next learning experience!

by Antoinette Adefela

March 12, 2021

Busting 8 Common eLearning Template Myths

Can anyone use eLearning templates, regardless of their graphic design experience (or lack thereof)? Do they limit your creative control and yield to cookie-cutter eLearning courses? In this article, I bust 8 common myths about eLearning templates.

by Christopher Pappas

February 16, 2021 | Sponsored

A Deep Dive Into The Animation Process Of Training Video Production (A Complete Overview)

Animation isn't reserved for morning cartoons and the old-fashioned silver screen. A top notch video production can help you boost learner engagement and simplify complex topics.

by Erick Prospero CPSM, CPSD

February 15, 2021 | Sponsored

An In-Depth Interview On How Learning Leaders Use MicroLearning Everyday

Inno-Versity has not only done serious research into the learning science behind the effectiveness of microlearning, but it has also helped map, create, deliver, and market microlearning assets to corporations, nonprofits and higher education around the globe. The following interviews were conducted with some of the deep thinkers and practical experts at Inno-Versity who are engaged with microlearning daily.

by Gerald L. Zandstra PhD

January 25, 2021 | Sponsored

Do’s And Don’ts For Successful eLearning Projects

eLearning project leaders need to develop processes that leverage best practices from both the Instructional Design and software development fields.

by Corrina Dilloughery