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Should We List the Learning Objectives?

Experiencing eLearning

A lot of elearning starts with a list of formal learning objectives. The argument in favor of listing learning objectives I don’t want to directly pile on this person any further (I already ratioed him with my comment on his article), but someone recently shared some elearning tips on LinkedIn. Or maybe not.

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Friday Finds — Learning Objectives, Learner Personas, Marketing Insights

Mike Taylor

. “ Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life ” by Rory Sutherland is a book that argues that unconventional ideas and solutions can be more effective than traditional ones in certain situations. Learn more → Should we list the learning objectives?

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Game Based Learning: Is It Appropriate For My Association?

Association eLearning

Why are games so popular, and how can we leverage gamification for association learning? Like any effective learning project, it’s critical to define your audience and determine if gamification is a good fit. If you’re interested in how to create extremely effective games – for learning or otherwise, I highly recommend it.

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When Misused Buzzwords Attack

Association eLearning

Is : When learners are able to fulfill the learning objectives of well-designed training and then transfer what they learned to real life. Is not : Cheerful background music and flashy animations with sound effects and lots of pictures. Share this on LinkedIn. Interactive. Innovative/ Creative/ Different.

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12 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Authoring Tool

Knowing what you need from an eLearning authoring tool can be hard, especially when there are so many options on the market. gomo’s new ebook aims to save you time and hassle by identifying 12 must-have authoring tool features.

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SMEs Shouldn’t Write Branching Scenarios (And What To Do Instead)

Experiencing eLearning

The conversation below with “Jacob” is fictionalized, but it’s based on several real discussions I have had on LinkedIn and other platforms. ” “A branching scenario is effectively a series of multiple choice questions with some special conditions, right? Look at fiction writers!

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Must-Have Skills to Look For When Hiring an Instructional Designer

LearnDash

Qualifications to Look for in an Instructional Designer An instructional designer needs a combination of education, experience, and skills to be effective. Experience with instructional design tools and technology You’ll need someone with experience using instructional design software, authoring tools, and learning management systems.