Here is a list I compiled of things I think should NOT be done when designing e-learning courses. believe the following are counter to adult learning theory, sound e-learning design and they just down-right irk me. They are not in any particular order. Don’t: Turn off navigation until a screen’s audio is done. Force navigation.

I just read an article in  T&D Magazine titled “Beef Up Your Training Toolbox with Web Tool.&# The author, Mary E. Green , offered suggestions for how you can use web tools to increase engagement in the traditional classroom. The article inspired me to look at what is on my Cloud Apps page that may also be helpful to the classroom trainer.

I have been doing some research on making Adobe Flash SWfs 508 compliant and found some great resources I would like to share. FYI: Adobe has come quite a way in making Flash more accessible. Accessibility with Flash has been a challenge over the years and prevented many organizations, especially U.S. Government agencies, from using Flash. Thanks.

For the last week I have been in storyboard mode for a large course I am creating. Since grad school I have been using the same format for storyboards, when I do use them. Some projects benefit from use of storyboards, some do not, but that is another post. have made a few small changes to it. And here’s what I include in my storyboards.

When I peruse my blog stats it always amazes me that my storyboarding posts are some of the most visited and my storyboard template has been downloaded far more than expected. guess the practical things are the most valuable. Determine who you are making storyboards for. a combination of the aforementioned. Put storyboards up on a wall. Thanks!