eLearningMind

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

If you landed on this page, you’re either considering a career in the eLearning industry, are going to school for a master’s degree in instructional design, or you’re already working as an Instructional Designer (ID) and want to grow in your career. What is an Instructional Designer (ID)?

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Guide 66

Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2017

Instructional Design. Design For How People Learn by Julie Dirksen is one of my favorite books in the field. The Accidental Instructional Designer by Cammy Bean is especially good for career changers and those who landed in instructional design from other fields. I’ve recommended it many times.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 6, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. This post includes links on game design, branching scenario tools and templates, ChatGPT prompts for ID, AI tools, learning science, engagement, and the “magic email” for freelancers and consultants. I share these links periodically here on my blog.

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Learnnovators

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The training project begins with a content resource who is expected to play the role of an expert, but is likely also just another harried employee, taxed with this new, added expectation, and who has received precious little by way of briefing. Challenges for Instructional Design. But then one day, And ta-da! An SME is born.

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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. I also captured the resources shared throughout the event, which are listed at the end of the post.

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Tips Instructional Design Learning Objects Portfolio 72

Learning Pool

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Training Industry, the leading research and information resource for corporate learning leaders, prepares the Training Industry Top 20 report on critical sectors of the corporate training marketplace to better inform professionals about the best and most innovative providers of training services and technologies.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

From the business perspective, however, networking isn’t only helpful, it is mandatory. Business networking not only brings new business and new talent, but it supports collaboration – whether it’s collaborating with internal team members or making connections outside of the organization. So how do you build your network?

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 21, 2011

In her post, Dr. Weber asks this question: Why is change from traditional to innovative so hard for some to embrace, and how do resources shift from people who guard status quo – to innovative leaders who sustain communities of passion? As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc.

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 8, 2011

You receive a link to the eLearning and instructions in your email to complete the work before the system goes live in two weeks. You are an extremely busy person, as are most of your colleagues, and you rush through the eLearning, making notes of important points you know will be on the assessment. Much scrambling ensues. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 17, 2011

Kirkpatrick says new knowledge and skills don’t translate to actual business value unless they are transferred to new on-the-job behavior. You can draw on the “before-and-after” business and human resource metrics that are readily available in any company. Level 3: Behavior. This is really about follow-up and reinforcement.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 8, 2011

Maintaining the status quo is no longer sufficient if we, as learning and development professionals, want to stay relevant to the businesses we serve. It has been around for all of my 15+ years as an instructional designer and training developer, and goes back much further than that. We have to evolve, or be left behind.

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Social Networks Performance Support Blended Learning Wiki 162

Aptara

APRIL 7, 2022

Using innovative digital technology and flexible resourcing models, Aptara helps provide a holistic learner experience to a global clientele. Business performance and growth. We’re kicking off our new Learning Services category with an innovative group of organizations that provide all-around learning services. About Aptara.

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Security Services Companies Custom eLearning Development 94

The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 13, 2009

A few months ago I published a list of the 10 Qualities Of The Ideal Instructional Designer. The comments more or less fell into a few categories: working with SMEs, designing and developing content, love of learning, business savvy and personal attributes. Keep the problem uppermost while designing solutions.

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Instructional Design Quality Instructional Instruction 82

Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 5, 2011

In another post, Krigsman writes: Communications in [the context of ERP implementation] means explaining the business impact of technology decisions to a non-technical audience. That impact likely includes process changes that may affect employees in a variety of ways. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Social Networks Change Blended Learning Management 140

Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 15, 2011

The KEC provides a roadmap for the design, implementation, and assessment of evaluations. The KEC includes: The purpose of the evaluation The evaluation methodology and why it was selected The program demographics and resources The criteria for determining the program quality. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Evalution Social Networks Social Learning Blended Learning 160

Infopro Learning

APRIL 3, 2018

The Goal-Based Scenario Model blends case-based instruction with practical application to motivate and engage corporate learners. This Instructional Design approach , which was first introduced by Roger Schank, places an emphasis on skills rather than theoretical knowledge. Develop A Built-In eLearning Feedback System.

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Corporate eLearning Compliance Training Case Study Blended Learning 193

LifterLMS

OCTOBER 22, 2023

So there’s course creators out there, coaches, people who are running WordPress agency, businesses, marketing agencies out there. I, fell into independent work by accident and was incredibly surprised that I could make a lot more money than what I was making before as basically an independent consultant is how I started my business.

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Business Education Podcasts Podcaster 87

Matrix

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Still, some professionals either don’t see the benefits (usually those in charge of software acquisition, who are trying to keep the corporate purse closed for as long as possible) or fear that implementing an LMS will cost them their jobs (some trainers and instructional designers fall into this category). Human ones.

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SweetRush

AUGUST 23, 2023

Along with nine client-partners, SweetRush won 40 awards at the 2023 Brandon Hall Group Awards in 17 categories, including multiple wins for learning and development, leadership development, new hire onboarding, and upskilling. Nine Gold awards in multiple categories for professional development certification programs.

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Brandon Hall Blended Learning Association LMS Association Learning Management System 78

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

Wrike.com Wrike is a tool that I’ve only recently come across, but it strikes me as being a very flexible project management resource. When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Free 133

Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

Wrike.com Wrike is a tool that I’ve only recently come across, but it strikes me as being a very flexible project management resource. When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d.

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Social Networks Wiki Blended Learning Free 124

SweetRush

MAY 4, 2023

Learning in the flow of work and sales enablement tools—Resources that support sales professionals at the moment of need, including microlearning, mobile apps, and AR-enabled sales sheets. Their team has won over 20 Brandon Hall Gold awards in sales training categories.” Discover more at www.sweetrush.com.

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learnWorlds

JULY 14, 2022

An eLearning authoring tool is an important component in creating e-learning content and a must-have tool for instructional designers, L&D professionals, and training businesses. Individual course creators, instructional designers, SMEs, nonprofits, and small enterprises. There are many options to choose from.

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Authoring Tools eLearning Tools Authoring Compliance Training 116

Scissortail's Learning Nest

AUGUST 1, 2022

Anyone looking to get a job (or change jobs) as an instructional designer knows that a portfolio is a must. Here are a few of them: The eLearning Designer’s Community Teaching: A Path to L&D Community Devlin Peck’s ID Community eLearning Industry’s Instructional Designer Facebook Group. Reading Time: 5 minutes.

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Portfolio Examples Instructional Design Sample 52

Matrix

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

My favorite free images resources for online courses. This site offers more than 700,000 free images, illustrations, vector graphics, and even videos.You can browse them by category, or use their complex search tool. It groups pictures in more than 10 categories, and the business one might turn out to be useful for one of your courses.

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Images Free Resources Online 73

Avilar

JUNE 16, 2021

In recent years, human resource and learning think tanks, consultants, and practitioners have started to quantify this by discussing the half-life of skills. According to Chief Learning Officer Magazine , skill durability can be divided into three categories: Durable skills: Half-life of more than 7.5

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Skills IBM Emergent Instructional Design 59

Ninja Tropic

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Professionals have likely already heard the same business buzzwords over and over again. What’s more, in live action, words and actions can easily get lost in translation from script to screen, especially when you must work with limited resources. Educational animation videos fall into one of three categories: . Free resources.

Corporate eLearning 52

Corporate eLearning Video Instructional Design Case Study 52

Ninja Tropic

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Professionals have likely already heard the same business buzzwords over and over again. What’s more, in live action, words and actions can easily get lost in translation from script to screen, especially when you must work with limited resources. Educational animation videos fall into one of three categories: ?. Free resources.

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Corporate eLearning Video Instructional Design Case Study 52

Good To Great

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

In-house DIY e-learning and rapid development mean that training managers and subject matter experts (among others) have to put on an e-learning design hat from time to time. And that hinges on excellent instructional design. What tips would you add for instructional design beginners? What do you think?

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 15, 2021

They also talk about the unique position and responsibility creators, instructional designers and those in learning and development roles have for instilling DEIB approaches within organizations. In her current role at TorranceLearning, Jess combines project management with instructional design.

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Learnnovators

MARCH 29, 2014

THE QUOTE: “ Instructional Design is complex and overlaps with many fields. That’s why Instructional Design Guru defines terms from Instructional Design, Cognitive Psychology, Social Media, Multimedia, Technology and Law. The Instructional Design Guru is available for $2.99

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LearnDash

APRIL 17, 2012

If you are starting out in the learning industry (instructional design, LMS administrator, etc.), Don't worry, you don't have to shell out the money to become a member right away - the site has plenty of free resources you can leverage, including past online issues of their popular magazine "T&D". The e-Learning Guild.

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ISPI Industry Website Rapid Intake 167

Harbinger Interactive Learning

AUGUST 11, 2022

According to a 2022 Brandon Hall Group research study, eLearning modules and microlearning are 74% effective in engaging learners and achieving learning and business outcomes. Although eLearning has proved to be extremely effective, all efforts could become futile if the course content is outdated or design is not engaging for learners.

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Compliance Training Custom eLearning Development Brandon Hall Content 52

ID Reflections

DECEMBER 29, 2011

I have divided them across five categories for easy reference. From the categories, you willbe able to see what has influenced me the most in the past one year. I have listed them insome sort of reading order or the way they made sense to me… Social Business The future ispodular by Dave Gray PuttingEnterprise 2.0

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Enterprise 2.0 Diversity Training Enterprise Community 184

Matrix

AUGUST 10, 2021

For businesses, these insights are transformative. With all the certifications available through e-learning platforms, businesses can better train, qualify, and empower their employees. Explore the certification options available online and how businesses can apply this mode of education for greater success.

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Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS Social Media 93

CLO Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

The world’s largest companies are leveraging data not only to make their operations more successful, but also to improve their business predictability. When used properly, this data can have a significant impact on business predictability. Where courses need instructional design improvement.

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Business Predictions Examples Analytics 56

Petra Mayer

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The model is an acronym for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The Agile Learning model is often held in contrast to the ADDIE process. It is the delivery of learning and training via digital resources. Instructional Designer. How an eLearning Business Strategy Saves Time and Money.

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