Instructional Designers

June 5, 2015

Finding The Best Instructional Design Master’s Degree: 6 Selection Criteria

Due to the sheer abundance of Instructional Design Master’s programs available, choosing the one that is ideal for your specific professional goals and objectives can be time consuming and stressful. In this article, I’ll offer you some tips that can make the process of selecting an Instructional Design Master’s program quite straightforward.

by Christopher Pappas

May 30, 2015

Instructional Design Models And Theories: The Cognitive Flexibility Theory

The Cognitive Flexibility Theory, introduced by Spiro, Feltovich, and Coulson in 1988, is about how learning takes place in “complex” and “ill-structured domains”. In essence, it’s a theory that strives to determine how the human mind can obtain and manage knowledge and how it restructures our existing knowledge base, based on the new information received. Research on the Cognitive Flexibility Theory has sought scientific evidence with respect to how knowledge is represented within the learner's mind, as well as which internal processes take place according to the mental representations we receive. In this article, I’ll briefly explain basic principles of the Cognitive Flexibility Theory and I’ll give you some ideas about its practical applications in the eLearning course design.

by Christopher Pappas

May 27, 2015

Finding The Best Instructional Design Bachelor Degree: 6 Selection Criteria

Looking for tips that can help you choose the best Instructional Design Bachelor Degree in order to achieve your professional goals? In this article, I’ll share a variety of tips that will allow you to find the ideal program, by mentioning some factors to consider, regardless of your current level of experience or desired specialty.

by Christopher Pappas

May 19, 2015

The eBook: How To Become An Instructional Designer

Is there a single path to become an Instructional Designer? What kind of previous experience do you need? Is Instructional Design an art or a science? In this eBook on "How To Become an Instructional Designer" 24 Highly-skilled Instructional Designers share their success stories. Enjoy your reading!

by Christopher Pappas

May 16, 2015

Instructional Design Models and Theories: The Component Display Theory

The Component Display Theory was introduced in 1983 by M. David Merrill to work alongside Reigeluth's Theory, with the first detailing the “micro elements” of an effective instructional design, though Reigeluth's theory the “macro elements”. The Component Display Theory soon gained popularity among instructional designers and in 1994 Merrill presented a new version of it, known as the Component Design Theory. In this article, I’ll go through its basic principles and how they can be applied to instructional design for eLearning.

by Christopher Pappas

May 12, 2015

Finding The Best Instructional Design Certificate Program: 7 Selection Criteria

As instructional designers, by nature, we have a constant thirst for knowledge. We always want to know more about learning behaviors, methodologies and technologies that can make the online educational experience even more powerful and engaging for our audience. In this article, I’ll shed some light on how you can find the best instructional design certificate program, so that you can take your understanding of eLearning course design and development to new heights.

by Christopher Pappas

May 5, 2015

10 LinkedIn Profile Mistakes That eLearning Professionals Should Avoid

LinkedIn can offer a great networking experience to eLearning professionals, as long as they don’t make the common LinkedIn profile mistakes. In this article, I will reveal the top 10 LinkedIn profile mistakes to avoid, so that you can make sure that your LinkedIn presence promotes successfully your eLearning professional identity.

by Christopher Pappas

April 17, 2015

Quick Guide To Becoming An eLearning Pro

There are numerous online degree courses as well as MOOCs that can guide you on the best possible ways to acquire expertise in the e-learning arena. At this article you will find a quick summary of some of the proven techniques that can help you become an e-learning pro!

by Sandip Kar

March 27, 2015

Learner Engagement: How To Create Effective Assessment Strategies

The article describes the methods that can be used to create effective assessment strategies in eLearning courses. It also outlines the various types of assessments that are used in eLearning courses. Additionally, the article elucidates the various ways to create effective assessments and provide diagnostic feedback to the learners. An interesting framework, Assessment Map is also discussed here. Assessment map helps the Instructional Designers to create the right assessments for each of the Learning Objectives.

by Asha Pandey

February 22, 2015

5 Tips To Build An Instructional Design Portfolio

Having a carefully crafted instructional design online portfolio can put you at a significant advantage when it comes to leaving a lasting impression on potential employers and clients. In this article, I'll share some helpful tips on building an instructional design online portfolio that effectively showcases your expertise and talents.

by Christopher Pappas

December 19, 2014

6 Tips To Create An Instructional Design Cover Letter

Designing an Instructional Design Cover Letter that makes the hiring manager want to flip the page and take a look at your Instructional Design resume, can be a challenge in-and-of-itself. Fortunately, in this article you'll find a variety of tips and tricks on how to create a winning Instructional Design Cover Letter that will put you a cut above the competition.

by Christopher Pappas

December 18, 2014

Instructional Design Models and Theories: Action Learning Model

The Action Learning Model was first introduced by Professor Reginald Revans in 1980, who was a noted physicist and the first known Industrial Management Professor.

by Christopher Pappas