12 Books for Instructional Designers to Read This Year
The eLearning Coach
MARCH 14, 2024
A roundup of books for instructional designers published in the past year that will be sure to expand your horizons.
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The eLearning Coach
MARCH 14, 2024
A roundup of books for instructional designers published in the past year that will be sure to expand your horizons.
Scissortail's Learning Nest
APRIL 22, 2024
It’s not as if designers and developers are heartless beasts who think that people with disabilities deserve to be left out. Most often, it’s that we’re not sure how to develop accessible eLearning without compromising effective instructional design. Or we think it will be too much trouble or cost too much. Dyscalculia.)
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Experiencing eLearning
APRIL 23, 2024
This post includes links related to AI, DEI and accessibility, Twine, freelancing, storyboarding, visual design, facilitation, and books for IDs. This was created in Midjourney and edited in Affinity Designer. I’m experimenting with AI image tools to create images for my blog posts. DEI and accessibility Why DEI?
Experiencing eLearning
MARCH 3, 2015
If you’re looking for some reading to improve your skills or get started in the field of instructional design, check out these books. General Instructional Design and E-Learning. Design For How People Learn by Julie Dirksen is one of my favorite books in the field.
Limestone Learning
MARCH 29, 2022
Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 12 p.m.–1 PT: Mousify Your Instructional Design for MAGICal Results Writing training for Walt Disney Entertainment was fascinating: characters, parades, fireworks, leadership, finance, orientation and more. It’s packed with learning events and new business ideas to get you moving for spring.
Experiencing eLearning
MARCH 7, 2023
I have several speaking engagements already booked for 2023. My session is part of the new Instructional Design Summit , a curated set of 25 sessions to help people level up their instructional design skills. A few additional events are in the planning stages right now. This is an experiment.
CourseArc
DECEMBER 20, 2021
12 Helpful Resources for Instructional Design. Top books, blogs, videos, and more to excel as an instructional designer. Instructional design is the thoughtful application of design aspects — like color theory, typography, and user experience — to create educational resources.
Mindflash
JANUARY 23, 2014
Even books have gotten into the act. Most books offer a free chapter, so you can sample a book before you buy. Other books offer online resources like PDF versions of tables, charts, and other data found in the book. Also included as online chapters are chapters on: How to organization lessons (Chapter 12).
Experiencing eLearning
DECEMBER 31, 2015
12+ Books for Instructional Designers. Learning Experience Design: A Better Title Than Instructional Design? 20+ More Books for Instructional Designers. As has been the case for several years, my older posts on instructional design careers continue to gain views and comments.
Scissortail's Learning Nest
MARCH 18, 2024
Read on for information about two free conferences, 12 book recommendations for 2024, and L&D’s role in closing the gender pay gap. Connie Malamed's Book Recommendations The eLearning Coach herself, Connie Malamed, recently released her list of 12 Books for Instructional Designers to Read This Year.
Usable Learning
DECEMBER 5, 2023
I will let ChatGPT create an instructional design curriculum for me! I used her exact prompts for an instructional design curriculum. This would be a pretty weak curriculum design, and none of the math around the hours adds up. It sounded downright amazing and magical. Okay then — challenge accepted!
Kitaboo
JUNE 5, 2024
Importance of Digital Content in Global K12 Education Engagement and Interactivity Accessibility and Flexibility Real World Applications Data-Driven Instructions II. Compared to reading static books and listening to lectures, the hands-on activities and practical learning sessions drive motivation and engagement among students.
CourseArc
JANUARY 30, 2022
We’re not talking about the design aesthetics (though we’ve discussed this in previous posts ) — we’re talking about accessibility. Here’s an example: in our 12 Helpful Resources for Instructional Design article, we highlight books and websites. Here are some helpful tips when writing your alt text: .
Experiencing eLearning
APRIL 30, 2015
In response to my list of 12+ Books for Instructional Designers , I received a lot of great suggestions for further reading. Here are 20+ more books suggested by others. Instructional Design and Learning Design. This book was positively reviewed in Educa tion Review.
Limestone Learning
JANUARY 19, 2022
Here’s a brief sampling of websites that offer everything from quick how-to instructions to full university courses — often free of charge! Ever read four books in one day? Blinkist provides 15-minute summaries of non-fiction books on topics such as philosophy, history, economics and many more. YouTube EDU.
Kitaboo
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The K-12 education and publishing industry has been greatly transformed due to evolving digital tools and apparatuses. Benefits of Online Learning Platforms for K-12 Education For Students For Teachers III. Benefits of Online Learning Platforms for K-12 Education For Students For Teachers III. Table of Contents I.
Limestone Learning
JULY 28, 2021
Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 12 p.m.–1 Author of the best-selling book, If Not You, Who? PT: How to Design Your Skills Strategy (Free for ATD members) To remain nimble and adapt to constant change, L&D professionals must develop the skills of their people for the jobs of today. Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 12:30 p.m.–1:30
eLearningMind
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or you’re just starting to understand the importance of neuroscience as it pertains to your daily interactions, here are the best books to start lining your shelves. The Do it Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learning Developers; Dr. Robin Nichole Sargent.
Limestone Learning
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
PT: Community Member Showcase Join TLDCast’s crowdcast as they feature Bobbi Vernon, Instructional Designer at CFA Institute. PT: Community Member Showcase Join TLDCast’s crowdcast as they feature Leah Chang, Founder and Lead Instructional Designer at Leah Chang Learning Inc. Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 7 a.m.–8
Learnnovators
JANUARY 20, 2021
Her focus has been on utilizing the disciplines of educational psychology, instructional design, and behavioral science to promote and support the improvement of peoples’ lives through sustainable long-term learning and behavioral change. JULIE DIRKSEN - CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS. She holds an M.S. THE INTERVIEW: 1.
Web Courseworks
AUGUST 16, 2016
Although it has been updated since then with the release of SCORM 2004, some instructional designers argue that SCORM is outdated and that a new set of standards need to be set in place. Many instructional designers believe that xAPI will be the next generation of SCORM. This includes an actor, verb, and object.
Kitaboo
MARCH 30, 2023
This post aims to explore 12 such interesting applications of AI and AR in education. These AI tools are equipped to identify the various gaps in knowledge, followed by developing instructions, testing, and powerful feedback systems for students at every stage of their learning journey. Let’s begin.
Limestone Learning
JANUARY 3, 2024
Free for ATD members) Rachel Walter, Global Director of Learning at Hilti; Stuart Rice, Senior Director of Learning Design at Arizona State University; and M. Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 12 p.m.–1 He’ll delve into AI’s security aspects, exploring its strengths and vulnerabilities. Thursday, January 4, 2024, 11 a.m.–12
Limestone Learning
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
PT: 20 Essential ChatGPT Prompts for an Advanced Instructional Design Toolkit In the field of instructional design, professionals often grapple with the sheer volume of tasks required to create engaging learning experiences. “ cat, kitten, baby ” by rihaij is licensed by Pixabay. Thursday, February 1, 2024, 10 a.m.–11
Learning Visions
JUNE 10, 2014
July 17 , 1:00 eastern: Training Magazine''s summer webinar series "The Accidental Instructional Designer" July 31: Kineo Webinar series. The Accidental Instructional Designer Meanwhile, my new book "The Accidental Instructional Designer: Learning Design for the Digital Age" is on sale.
Kitaboo
OCTOBER 30, 2022
Be it a graphic-heavy or a text-heavy book, an appropriate platform will smoothen the publishing journey. Let’s say, for a graphic-heavy, tutorial or instruction book, fixed layout is the right choice. As publishers , the focus is on device-friendly, user-friendly and better accessibility to readers.
Mike Taylor
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
” Last Week’s Most Clicked 10 Ways an Instructional Designer Can Get in Trouble or Fired by Using ChatGPT or AI News & Notes Cognitive Load Theory: Research you really need to understand The “Cognitive Load Theory” explains how our brain processes and retains information, emphasizing that it can handle limited new data at once.
Kitaboo
MARCH 3, 2024
Design the Classroom Rules Expectation setting is an important aspect of any structured learning environment. Follow a Voice Level Chart Classrooms, typically, tend to get noisy when there is no instruction in progress. Did you know that the average teacher works for about 54 hours a week ? Table of Contents I. Table of Contents I.
Scissortail's Learning Nest
JANUARY 30, 2023
Reading Time: 8 minutes Introduction Last week, Scissortail was a proud sponsor of TLDC’s latest event, called The Road to Learning and Development: From Teaching to Instructional Design. Many transitioning teachers zero in on instructional design because that’s what they hear about the most.
Hurix Digital
OCTOBER 18, 2022
K-12 learning has undergone a paradigm change in recent years. K-12 learning solutions have been the biggest beneficiary of this change. Learning management systems (LMS) and cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications figure at the top when K-12 educators prepare lists of online learning tools.
Kapp Notes
AUGUST 2, 2012
It then dissects the elements of games and describes how they can be applied to the design and development of interactive learning. Not all games or gamification efforts are the same, creating engaging learning using game-based thinking requires matching instructional content with the right game mechanics and game thinking.
CLO Magazine
APRIL 9, 2021
Almost a decade ago, in his book, “Learning Everywhere: How Mobile Content Strategies are Transforming Training,” Chad Udel suggested that virtual learning should drive high-level business results, such as the following: Unfortunately, most virtual learning is not connected to these results. The value chain for virtual programs.
TechSmith Camtasia
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
As an instructional designer or learning and development professional, understanding how people learn helps you deliver training that hits the nail on the head. It’s more complicated than learning styles or picking video over written instructions. How do people really learn? In fact, there’s a whole science behind it.
Limestone Learning
OCTOBER 28, 2020
PT: Making Interactivity Count: A Path to Elearning Your Learners Will Love Engaging learners is the essential challenge that faces designers of elearning. This session, hosted by Ethan Edwards, Dean and Senior Instructional Strategist at Allen Academy, is an introduction to design elements that create meaningful interactions.
Knowledge Guru
OCTOBER 5, 2013
Like we’ve mentioned before, we are out to educate the whole community as much as possible on using games for learning—from designing your own learning game to case studies on the efficacy of games. Edutopia is a huge resource for the K-12 world in general, but they also have a blog dedicated exclusively to game based learning.
Spark Your Interest
JULY 16, 2020
You don’t have to book training rooms, travel or accommodation. This helps increase retention and is one of the benefits of online learning to those receiving the instruction. Obvious Benefits of Online Learning. Convenience for the Learner. You can work and fit your work schedule (and your hobbies) around your coursework.
Spark Your Interest
APRIL 27, 2021
When an organization designs on-demand learning it often does it internally. Digital learning is here to stay. A great way for non-profits to connect and educate members and supporters is to create on-demand learning opportunities. It provides the convenience that busy people are demanding. Don’t worry. Nowadays that never happens.
Kitaboo
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
However, as educators and instructional designers strive to create engaging, effective, and accessible educational materials, the choice of tools becomes paramount. KITABOO Author KITABOO Author stands out as a versatile and user-friendly content authoring tool designed specifically for educators.
anewspring
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Design for how people learn. J ulie Dirksen is a true expert when it comes to learning design and the author of a really good book, Design for how people learn. And I was lucky enough to catch her on her European trip to ask her a few questions about why learning professionals should take a look at her book.
Knowledge Guru
OCTOBER 9, 2013
Through a variety of case studies and real-life examples, the white paper demonstrates how learning game designers can design game mechanics and game elements that support real learning outcomes. See an overview of the 12 most common game elements, including competition, collaboration, strategy, chance and more. Game Mechanics.
Kapp Notes
MAY 18, 2012
As the The Gamification of Learning and Instruction Blog Book Tour has been underway, another interesting discussion has been occurring in the learning blogosphere. All current reviews of adequately designed and peer-reviewed research have found NO learning or motivational benefits from games.
Limestone Learning
AUGUST 27, 2021
If you’re not too busy stowing the camping gear in the garage or looking for deals on school supplies — and if you’d just like to sit down and listen to someone else offer tips and tricks for work success — why not take a time-out with a free webinar or two? September is packed with interesting events. Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 11 a.m.–12
Limestone Learning
JANUARY 31, 2022
In this webinar, hosted by Monica Cornetti, Founder and CEO of Sententia Gamification, you’ll learn how GamiCon Orlando is being designed as a fully gamified event. Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 12 p.m.–1 PT: Quick Fixes for Bad PowerPoint Slides Turn ugly, unprofessional slides into professional designs quickly.
eLearningArt
AUGUST 19, 2019
Problem is, who has time to source, study, and sort out academic research in cognitive science, instructional theory, and education? Her books and live-online courses help everyday instructional designers “do what works,” and do it more easily. . Luckily, we have Patti Shank! Giveaway alert! Learning often uses a lot.
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