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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6 Books of Interest to the L&D Community
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NOVEMBER 2, 2021
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Two Books That Enrich Training & Development
The eLearning Coach
JUNE 23, 2020
If you are craving innovation and increased creativity, try these two books to enrich your practice. As the needs of the modern adult learner change, we need new approaches to push the envelope and meet their needs.
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Five More L&D Books for Learning Professionals
The eLearning Coach
AUGUST 22, 2019
These latest books from the Learning and Development industry cover many of the latest topics including: Agile project management, compliance training, microlearning, a training and development overview, and evaluating emerging technologies.
6 Books of Interest To The L&D Community
The eLearning Coach
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Read book reviews on writing multiple choice questions, performance improvement methodology, voice user interface, a career in ID, a playbook for the future and the social organization.
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Five New L&D Books To Check Out
The eLearning Coach
APRIL 20, 2018
As our industry transforms to meet the needs of the 21st century workplace, one of the best ways to stay informed is through the latest books relevant to our field. You will probably find at least one book from this list that will improve your understanding and increase your chances of being effective at work.
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Seven Books To Boost Your Creativity
The eLearning Coach
AUGUST 15, 2018
If you're in a rut or looking for a way to tap into your creative flow, check out these books. Our jobs often require us to generate creative ideas quickly.
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Books to Help You Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
The eLearning Coach
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
These three books help you navigate the collaboration. Subject Matter Experts, also known as SMEs, are immensely helpful to instructional designers, but they also present a variety of challenges.
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Four New Books That Contribute To Learning And Development
The eLearning Coach
JUNE 5, 2017
Four important new books have been published in 2017 that contribute to the ever-expanding knowledge base of learning experience design.
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Five More L&D Books for Learning Professionals
The eLearning Coach
AUGUST 22, 2019
These latest books from the Learning and Development industry cover many of the latest topics including: Agile project management, compliance training, microlearning, a training and development overview, and evaluating emerging technologies.
3 Books by eLearning Experts
The eLearning Coach
MAY 17, 2012
Check out these eLearning Books: social media and training, eLearning ideas and thoughts on eLearning. Post from: The eLearning Coach 3 Books by eLearning Experts.
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Learning Articulate Storyline: Two Books Reviewed
The eLearning Coach
JULY 22, 2012
Two excellent books that teach how to use Articulate Storyline are reviewed here. Post from: The eLearning Coach Learning Articulate Storyline: Two Books Reviewed.
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10 Books Of Visual Ideas
The eLearning Coach
DECEMBER 7, 2010
Book recommendations that provide inspiration, examples and guidelines for visualizing concepts, information and data. Post from: The eLearning Coach 10 Books Of Visual Ideas.
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12 Instructional Design Books You Should Know About
The eLearning Coach
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
If you are seeking to learn more about instructional design and eLearning, here is a selection of books for you to browse. If you are already competent, there are a few books here that will expand your skills and mindset. There is a range of books here, from the smaller less expensive books to pricey graduate […].
10 Books For Learning Professionals To Read In 2013
The eLearning Coach
DECEMBER 12, 2012
Post from: The eLearning Coach 10 Books For Learning Professionals To Read In 2013. Make some time for reading. It will give you a new mindset.
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10 Interaction Design Books
The eLearning Coach
JULY 15, 2015
As our tools and devices allow […] Post from: The eLearning Coach 10 Interaction Design Books. One must consider the context and environment, emotional appeal of the design, the goal and behaviors of the user, the user’s affect, the microcopy for instructions, the responses or states resulting from every action and so on.
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Book Review: Play to Learn
The eLearning Coach
MARCH 7, 2017
Think back a mere five years ago. In many circles, games were considered a juvenile pursuit not appropriate for adult learners. Fast forward to today. Games and gamification are an accepted engagement strategy for the workplace. What’s changed? First, employees are tired of uninspired learning interventions.
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Blog Book Tour: Visual Design Solutions
The eLearning Coach
APRIL 9, 2015
My new book, Visual Design Solutions, has been published. I was inspired to write this book when I realized there were no visual design books specifically for people in the learning industry, even though we create in highly visual mediums.I
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The New Learning Architect: A Book Review
The eLearning Coach
OCTOBER 12, 2011
Post from: The eLearning Coach The New Learning Architect: A Book Review. Smarter than an instructional designer. Faster than the speed of light. It's the New Learning Architect.
Design For How People Learn: Book Review
The eLearning Coach
JANUARY 10, 2012
Post from: The eLearning Coach Design For How People Learn: Book Review. It's fun, accessible and practical. A painless way to learn instructional design.
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76 10 Books to Check Out in 2017
The eLearning Coach
DECEMBER 19, 2016
Here’s a wide range of books that may be of interest to learning professionals covering approaches to learning, writing, technology and careers.
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Learning Articulate From A Book
The eLearning Coach
JULY 29, 2010
Post from: The eLearning Coach Learning Articulate From A Book. Tags: BOOK REVIEWS REVIEWS articulate presenter. Stop spinning your wheels. Check out a review of Essential Articulate Studio 09 instead.
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69 Information Design Handbook: Book Review
The eLearning Coach
MAY 12, 2010
Post from: The eLearning Coach Information Design Handbook: Book Review. Tags: BOOK REVIEWS information design. Step outside of the eLearning zone with the Information Design Handbook. It gets a thumbs-up review.
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Books For Learning Professionals To Read In 2015
The eLearning Coach
MARCH 16, 2015
So, here goes my list of good books you may want to read in […] Post from: The eLearning Coach Books For Learning Professionals To Read In 2015. It’s nearly a requirement for working as a learning designer, considering that we often work with content that others find dry.
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10 Book Recommendations From Varied Fields
The eLearning Coach
DECEMBER 7, 2009
This seemed like the appropriate time of year to offer my recommendations of books from a variety of disciplines that you might find intriguing for yourself or as gifts. If you’re familiar with Anne Lamott’s novels, you’ll love her book on writing. For technical books, O’Reilly Publishers is top of the line.
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ELC 068: Applying Social Learning Theory To Learning Design
The eLearning Coach
MAY 13, 2021
I speak with Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner about the big ideas in their book, Learning to Make a Difference. I speak with Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner about the big ideas in their book, Learning to Make a Difference. They share ways that we can live and learn intentionally in a social learning context.
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ELC 065: Pro Tips For Working With Subject Matter Experts
The eLearning Coach
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Diane is the co-author of the popular E-Learning Uncovered book series and is a regular contributor to the ATD Learning Technologies Blog. E-Learning Uncovered (Book series co-authored by Diane Elkins). She has been in the training and development field for 20 years. WE DISCUSS: * Role of the SME in instructional design.
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ELC 079: The Updated Accidental Instructional Designer
The eLearning Coach
MAY 17, 2023
Cammy updated one of the most well-known books in our field and there is now a second edition, The Accidental Instructional Designer, Second Edition. What do instructional designers need to know and understand right now. How have things improved and changed or stayed the same? This episode with Cammy Bean answers many of these questions.
ELC 080: Use Data and Analytics to Level Up Your Instructional Design
The eLearning Coach
JULY 23, 2023
Megan is the author of important books in our field, including Data and Analytics for Instructional Designers and Agile for Instructional Designers. In this episode, I give Megan a scenario and she walks through possible ways to collect data and use it to understand the impact of learning on an organization.
ELC 064: How to Create Meaning From A Torrent of Information
The eLearning Coach
OCTOBER 13, 2020
WE DISCUSS: * What the book covers: associations, external representations, interactions and coordinating for understanding. He holds a PhD in information science and is a former professor of User Experience Design. As a writer, he explores how information shapes the human experience. Benefits to thinking of information as raw material. *
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ELC 070: Conversation Design for the Voice User Interface (VUI)
The eLearning Coach
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Her book, Design A Voice User Interface Workbook, walks you through the steps of designing for this medium. She brings a unique mix of technical, business, and adult education expertise to her work. Myra is a TEDx speaker, author, and subject matter expert in competency development and effective learning delivery.
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ELC 060: How to Practice Evidence-informed Learning Design
The eLearning Coach
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
RESOURCES: * Evidence-Informed Learning Design (book) by Mirjam Neelen and Paul A. . * Effective strategies for worked examples, which are underused in workplace training. RATE: Rate this podcast in iTunes. TIME: 26 minutes. TRANSCRIPT: Someone is working on that now. Kirschner. * Kirschner. * Measured Approach or Magical Elixir?
ELC 069: Set Yourself Up to Create Quality eLearning
The eLearning Coach
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
You may know Hadiya for her work in storytelling and as the author of the book StoryTraining. And that's why in this episode, I speak to Hadiya Nuriddin, who helps organizations institute quality assurance programs. She has degrees in curriculum studies and in writing and is a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance.
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ELC 062: Starting An Instructional Design Career in Higher Education
The eLearning Coach
JULY 3, 2020
He has spent several years as director of professional development in higher education and is co-editor of a forthcoming book on technology for learning and assessment. Peter is an advocate for immersive learning experiences and for using learning analytics to inform learning design. See the links at the end for access.
ELC 045: The Art And Science Of Practice And Feedback
The eLearning Coach
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
has been studying the research on this topic and wrote a book about it. Designing the appropriate type of practice and providing effective feedback requires a lot of know-how. Patti Shank, PhD.,
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Are you a gamification wizard? Play the game.
The eLearning Coach
APRIL 26, 2012
After reading this book, you'll never be able to make boring eLearning again. Post from: The eLearning Coach Are you a gamification wizard? Play the game.
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ELC 069: Set Yourself Up to Create Quality eLearning
The eLearning Coach
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
You may know Hadiya for her work in storytelling and as the author of the book StoryTraining. And that's why in this episode, I speak to Hadiya Nuriddin, who helps organizations institute quality assurance programs. She has degrees in curriculum studies and in writing and is a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance.
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ELC 032: Learning Myths and Misconceptions
The eLearning Coach
APRIL 28, 2016
He is the co-author of Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning and has edited or co-edited ten other books. He is the co-author of Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning and has edited or co-edited ten other books.
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ELC 031: How To Do Course Evaluations The Right Way
The eLearning Coach
MARCH 7, 2016
He has spent years exploring the best ways to conduct course evaluations and has compiled his findings in an excellent book, Performance-focused Smile Sheets: A Radical Rethinking of a Dangerous Art Form. Will Thalheimer, PhD, cares about improving the products that learning professionals create.
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40 25 Story Ideas For eLearning
The eLearning Coach
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Here is an inspiration list of stories you can use for eLearning, culled from film and fiction writing books and websites. In the past decade, there has been much written about how well people learn from stories.
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