Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 29, 2010

So with this in mind, it seems appropriate to take a look at the articles posted to this blog over the past year and organize them according to how they jive with ADDIE. Two more articles offer design-oriented food for thought: Amazon Would Make a Good Instructional Designer Six Principles for Sticky Ideas. Happy new year!

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 29, 2015

The aim is to foster richer conversations by nudging learners to reflect in advance and go into the conversations with formed ideas. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. Create a unique and inspiring experience. What else did you consider?

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 23, 2011

Several posts on this blog promote the idea of using scenarios to make training as realistic and hands-on as possible. Most of us don’t need a blog to remind us of that. Observing experienced employees in action can provide a goldmine of ideas. By Shelley A. But do we all know how to write scenarios realistically?

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 3, 2013

This is because everyone has a different idea of what e-learning is and what it takes to develop it. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. It turns out that it varies dramatically depending on who you ask. What would you add to the e-learning bucket list?

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 1, 2011

The blog post offers advice for finding sources of inspiration for new ideas, which can apply to almost any type of role in any organization. In a nutshell, Ditkoff’s advice is to pursue ideas that grab your interest. By Shelley A. Initially, I read it thinking about how I can be more innovative as an instructional designer.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Several posts on this blog offer advice for engaging learners through compelling eLearning design (e.g., And as always, we also welcome your tips and ideas. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Brainstorming is fun, and most people are flattered when asked to share their expertise, so getting a few peers together to exchange ideas for an hour may be easier than you’d expect. In this context, rules aren’t intended to inhibit.instead, they help ensure that ideas flow freely. In a brainstorming session, no idea is unrealistic.

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 6, 2010

Here are a few ideas that come to my mind. For a very short example of this formula in action, revisit the Pointing to the Five Moments of Learning Need post on this blog, which starts with a story that captures interest and illustrates a concept. present content in context, and increase learning retention. So what's your story?

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 11, 2011

Most instructional design models (and several posts on this blog) state the need for on-the-job reinforcement of newly learned skills from training. Or, if you have other ideas, please share those as well! This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 27, 2011

Here are a few ideas I’ve either tried myself or seen in others’ courses. This is similar to the story idea above. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. When really, we should use that last slide or two of the course to reinforce the content itself.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 30, 2012

So, it can also be effective to prompt learners to relate information to other personal experiences; the idea is to prime the schema for new content. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. Some observations on mental models. Gentner & A. Stevens (Eds.),

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 8, 2011

For proof, see the 2010 recap of this blog organized around ADDIE. We write a lot of posts on this blog talking about using tried and true models and techniques to create better eLearning for the learner. For other projects, being value-centric might be sufficient and actually a good idea. We still use the ADDIE model.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 16, 2009

The ideas that make up Web 2.0 Twitter , a micro-blogging and status update technology, is one of among many ways that web users are using social technology to share information. Ego centric networks like Facebook, Linked In, Blogs, and Twitter use human instigated actions as the impetus for social networking. Mashup Blog.

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Taking the idea one step further, it’s possible to combine these custom navigation buttons with the rapid eLearning tool-controlled branching. Just be sure not to go overboard with the idea. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company.

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 14, 2010

In a recent post on this blog, I provided A Formula for Storytelling in eLearning. That said, when a colleague recommended the book Slide:ology by Nancy Duarte as a source of visual design ideas, I was quick to check it out. Admittedly, many of these are not earth-shattering ideas. By Shelley A. And I'm glad I did.

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 15, 2012

The idea was not so much to teach them new skills or concepts at that level, but it was all about gaining a strong understanding of what we were teaching their direct reports, and to have valuable dialog on best practices to support their learning and performance on the job. These are just a few suggestions.

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Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Even without the ability to detect keywords, a one-size-fits-all feedback response can present learners with potential ideas to compare their responses to. For instance, you might provide learners with debriefing questions to think about, letting them know that their managers will schedule time soon to discuss their ideas.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 2, 2011

Need an opportunity to develop strategy and ideas for handling situations with a new tool or process. A few ideas to enhance retention and transfer include: Offer follow-up support via an online Q&A or “community.” You might have other ideas as to how to encourage learning growth and continued confidence. Motivation to grow.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 3, 2010

Someone recently gave me a copy of Dan and Chip Heath’s book 'Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die.' I’ve been impressed with how much learning theory is woven throughout on why certain ideas stick in a person’s head while others don’t. Their monthly column in Fast Company magazine also has good tidbits.

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 5, 2011

Here are some ideas (examples shown in the picture following): (1) State clearly and with minimal words what the learner should do. Instructions can especially be difficult to convey if learners already have an idea in their minds as to how a product and its instructions should work. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 16, 2011

Here are some ideas. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. Although I had never designed an eLearning course to include full audio narration, the experience reinforced that I probably shouldn’t go down that path in the future.

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Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Below are some ideas for providing this type of support in eLearning. In sharing these ideas, my intent isn’t to suggest that learners shouldn’t take notes. If reading this post sparked other ideas related to this topic, please share! Expectations. The intent is to support, not limit. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

I initially read the book rather casually, at the pace I might read a novel, simply for the sake of getting the gist of the authors’ ideas. The idea is that if we cannot show our clients how training impacts the organization’s bottom line, we risk losing influence, credibility, and possibly funding. Have you applied the ideas from it?

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 29, 2010

2-- Prompt learners to brainstorm ideas related to the content. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , specializing in rapid eLearning design and development projects. 3-- Quiz learners on related knowledge they already have. A solid change management strategy can help with this.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 12, 2011

A few slides that present content, followed by a couple quiz-like knowledge check questions…a few more slides that present content, followed by a couple quiz-like knowledge check questions…and then some more slides that present content, followed by a couple of those quiz-like knowledge check questions…you get the idea. What else needs to go?

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

The idea of collaboration and informal learning took the stage, and again our role shifted. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. Then came Web 2.0 and social media , which sent instructional design into another direction. and move it into learning.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 17, 2011

For more ideas and examples of progress bars, check out the How-to course available at Trivantis's Lectora University. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. There's plenty of room for creativity using custom progress bars. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 18, 2011

Do you have any other ideas as to what types of learners would benefit from mLearning, or do you have any experience using mLearning in your organization? This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. Feel free to share your experiences!

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Much of Mr. Meier’s material focused on instructor-led environments, but he had some great ideas for making eLearning more geodesic. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. eLearning and Geodesic Thinking. ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 27, 2010

In the spirit of sharing some basic ideas while keeping this simple, below are seven techniques designers can use to capture learners’ attention at the start of an eLearning course. --1-- The Integrated Learnings: eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services. inspire them to care about what they’re learning).

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 3, 2010

I think this idea can be added to the list of principles we all generally agree with, but that many don't do consistently in practice. Borrowing ideas from the rest of Iverson's article and reflecting on my own experience, below are some answers that come to mind. Why might this be? What an intriguing question.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 17, 2011

To take this idea even further, try using invisible buttons placed as “hot spots” over an image of a television or remote control. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. There are lots of creative possibilities. Leave a comment, and let us know.

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 21, 2011

Here are some ideas: • Know your audience : Who are they? This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. The retrofit approach does not usually consider how learners use documents online. Why do they use certain documents? Usability should be a focus of every project.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 6, 2011

It is still a good idea to double-check the location before you publish – especially if you sometimes publish to external drives. The first time you publish, however, it is a good idea to keep that unchecked and ensure that “View output after publishing” Is checked. When you’re ready, click the Publish button.

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Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Have you ever attended training or a conference and become excited about an idea, only to find yourself unable to apply it when you got back to work? This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , specializing in rapid eLearning design and development projects. A = Ability to change. I’ve been there.

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Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The idea is that knowing what you want in life allows you to act in ways that help you realize your goals. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , specializing in rapid eLearning design and development projects. Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind. What do you think? What are your interpretations?

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

As the benefits of XML become more apparent, many thought it would be a good idea to meld HTML and XML to create a more structured approach to web documents. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , specializing in rapid eLearning design and development projects. XML influences HTML.

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