Instructional Designers

June 14, 2018

Rejection: An Instructional Designer's Tool For Getting The Job Done

People don't always know what they want but they can often reject what they don't want. This article discusses how rejection can be leveraged as a tool for Instructional Designers to complete projects.

by David Castaneda

June 6, 2018

7 Mistakes To Avoid When Creating A Mobile Learning Storyboard

Have you been asked to storyboard mobile learning assets? Avoid these top 7 mistakes Instructional Designers make, and save yourself from the “whoops” headaches no ID—or stakeholder—wants to deal with.

by Crystal Hunter

June 2, 2018

Learning Portfolio - How To Select The Most Efficient Learning Methods?

There are plenty of learning methods you can use in your Instructional Design endeavors. If you spend a little more time and drill this topic down, I can bet that you will easily cross the line of 50 or even 100 methods. How to choose from the best ones from this pool?

by Marek Hyla

May 28, 2018

Microlearning: Is It Really Worth The Trouble?

Can microlearning improve student's engagement? Is it more advantageous compared to traditional ways of delivering content? Should microlearning be used in every single course?

by Theodosis Karageorgakis

May 24, 2018 | Sponsored

An Instructional Designer's Guide To The Project Kickoff Meeting

A strong project kickoff meeting is crucial to a training project's success. Instructional Designers play an important role in the kickoff process.

by Claire Narum

April 29, 2018

Featured Profile: Alec Haggard, M.Ed., Instructional Designer For The United States Post Office

New! The Director of eLearning Industry jobs channel highlights the career of an outstanding working professional in the eLearning and Instructional Design industry. We hope you will find this inspiring as you carve out your own rewarding career.

by Tess Taylor, CPC, PHR, SHRM-CP

April 20, 2018

The Marketing Tools And Techniques Every Learning Pro Should Know

We may not realize it, but as learning professionals, we have a lot of things in common with marketers. We both face one big challenge: How to get people's attention and help them think and act in new ways.

by Mike Taylor

April 2, 2018

4 Dos And Don'ts When Providing Feedback

Effective feedback can bring about positive changes in learners' performance and achievement. In this article, I will share some very important questions and issues every instructional Designer should consider when designing feedback.

by Houra Amin

March 29, 2018 | Sponsored

5 Instructional Design Best Practices To Create Successful Remote Learning

Following Instructional Design best practices in creating eLearning and online training courses is vital for effective and meaningful instruction.

by Dan Westmoreland

March 4, 2018

LBC Canvas Instructional Design Thinking Framework

Using Design Thinking methods in Instructional Design becomes more and more popular. Recently we published one of our Instructional Designing Thinking tools (Learning Battle Cards Canvas) on the Creative Commons license to let you self-print it and use it at your own discretion.

by Marek Hyla

February 18, 2018

7 Instructional Designer Skills To Look For In The Best ID Professionals

Your organization needs eLearning talent...really great talent. How can you know what skills to look for in Instructional Designers so they can help your organization thrive? Here are some to keep an eye out for.

by Tess Taylor, CPC, PHR, SHRM-CP

February 4, 2018

7 Tips To Attract Passive Instructional Design Candidates As A Recruiter

3/4 of the workforce consist of passive talent, which makes this sector of the market ripe for Instructional Design recruitment. Learn how to approach and attract passive candidates the right way.

by Tess Taylor, CPC, PHR, SHRM-CP