The eLearning Coach
APRIL 11, 2010
Did you ever think about what it would be like if instructional designers ran the world? Imagine the contributions instructional designers would make to everyday life if they were in charge. In fact, imagine if training in Instructional Design were a prerequisite for any executive, legislative or leadership position. Ah … what a wonderful world it [.
The eLearning Coach
JANUARY 19, 2010
Before you just place any old photo into an online course or informational web site, it’s a good idea to think about whether a realistic graphic is required. And if so, how much realism will be most effective? By realism, I mean how well a graphic appears to be a successful copy of its referent. A common assumption is that more realism corresponds to greater comprehension.
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The eLearning Coach
MARCH 18, 2010
This is a back-to-basics article about the undervalued and little-discussed multiple choice question. It’s not as exciting as a 3D virtual learning environment, but it might be just as important. If you need to use tests, then you want to reduce the errors that occur from poorly written items. The rules covered here make tests more accurate, so the questions are interpreted as intended and the answer options are clear and without hints.
The eLearning Coach
JANUARY 6, 2010
A reader named Michaela recently emailed to ask what an instructional designer does. She will be receiving a technical degree soon and thinks she might be interested in this field. This is a good question to answer at the start of the year for all of those readers who are curious about this career. There are lots of debates online regarding the value of instructional designers.
The eLearning Coach
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
Want to improve how you write for the ear? Then you'll want to read these tips. Post from: The eLearning Coach The Art Of Writing Great Voice Over Scripts. Tags: AUDIO DESIGN MEDIA STORYBOARDING narration scripting scriptwriting voice over.
The eLearning Coach
JANUARY 14, 2010
Motivation is the force that drives people to fulfill a need. If you can tap into a learner’s intrinsic motivation—where an individual is rewarded by the learning itself or an internal goal—you’ve got it made. But in both workplace and academic environments, people are often unmotivated because they are required to take courses in which they have no interest.
The eLearning Coach
JANUARY 14, 2010
Motivation is the force that drives people to fulfill a need. If you can tap into a learner’s intrinsic motivation—where an individual is rewarded by the learning itself or an internal goal—you’ve got it made. But in both workplace and academic environments, people are often unmotivated because they are required to take courses in which they have no interest.
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