Instructional Designer

August 5, 2014

How to Be a Successful Freelance Virtual Instructional Designer: Part 1

Whether you’re just entering the market as a virtual instructional design freelancer, or you’ve been doing it for a while and want to be busier, this post is for you! SweetRush’s instructional design team lead Catherine Davis offers a two-part series on how to succeed as a virtual instructional design freelancer, starting with eight tips to land freelance projects.

by Catherine Davis

June 18, 2014

Instructional Design Models and Theories: Inquiry-based Learning Model

1960s - Joseph Schwab was one of the key founders of the Inquiry-based Learning Model that relies upon the idea that individuals are able to learn by investigating scenarios and problems, and through social experiences.

by Christopher Pappas

May 26, 2014

21 Brilliant Resources for Up-skilling Learning Designers

We, like many out there, are of the view that, though most learning designers possess good levels of skills around the traditional training (formal learning) area, their skill levels fall short around the informal or social learning areas. This is mainly because designing informal and social learning experiences for workplaces demands a diverse and unique set of qualities. Today, while we are in the midst of up-skilling our learning designers, we set out on a quick journey to revisit our most precious resources on this subject in order to see how to leverage these in our up-skilling exercise. Read on...

by Ravi Pratap Singh

May 13, 2014

Instructional Design Models and Theories: Programmed Instruction Educational Model

1954 - B. F. Skinner and J. G. Holland implemented Programmed Instruction Educational Model at Harvard. Check the Instructional Design Models and Theories: Programmed Instruction Educational Model article to find more.

by Christopher Pappas

April 25, 2014

23 Inspirational eLearning Quotes For eLearning Professionals

Quite often, short but sweet thoughts or ideas can help eLearning professionals with the motivation and inspiration needed to get maximum eLearning results. In this article, I will share some of the best inspirational eLearning quotes from top eLearning professionals who have reflected upon the benefits and significance of eLearning Industry. 

by Christopher Pappas

April 16, 2014

The Instructional Design for eLearning Book Review

The Instructional Design for eLearning book is an excellent resource for anyone who wishes to get started in the field of eLearning and instructional design. Also, it is a highly recommended guide for all organizations that are just getting started with eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

April 11, 2014

Are You an Instructional Designer, a Learning Game Designer or Both?

Many instructional designers are now being asked to investigate serious games and gamification for use in their training. The problem? Few instructional designers have real game design experience or skills. Game-based solutions have great potential for learning, but only if they are designed well.

by Steven Boller

April 7, 2014

Instructional Design Models and Theories: Computer-Based Instruction Theory

1950s - Computer-Based Instruction is used in educational and training environments. Check the Instructional Design Models and Theories: Computer-Based Instruction Theory article to find more.

by Christopher Pappas

March 25, 2014

The Role of an Instructional Designer as Project Manager

Managing e-Learning Projects is extremely important for successful e-Learning course design. This article is the second in a series about e-Learning Project Management. Check it out and learn about the role of an instructional designer as project manager.

by Marina Arshavskiy

March 24, 2014

Instructional Design Models and Theories: Information Processing Theory

1950s - The Information Processing Theory emerges. Check the Instructional Design Models and Theories: Information Processing Theory article and presentation to find more.

by Christopher Pappas

March 7, 2014

The One Skill You Need to Excel in Instructional Design

Instructional design is a multi-faceted discipline, and – let’s face it – a lot is asked of instructional designers (IDs). We need to have adult learning theory and learning models at our fingertips, be data detectives, sharp interviewers, and writers who can weave a story, not to mention detail-oriented, process-oriented, organized pros. Yet the one essential skill for IDs in corporate training and Learning and Development (L&D) is rarely taught in schools.  

by Kerri Simmons

March 7, 2014

Instructional Design Models and Theories: Cooperative and Collaborative Theory

1937 - Mark Arthur May and Leonard William Doob collected all the principles behind the Cooperative and Collaborative Learning Theory. Check the Instructional Design Models and Theories: Cooperative and Collaborative Learning Theory article and presentation to find more.

by Christopher Pappas