Learners who already know the information can breeze right through at warp speed and do not need to be bored with the etiquette lesson. For example, hold up your left hand and make the “OK” sign. Uncategorized design interactivity samplesAs custom e-learning developers we are also looking to produce the best possible e-learning course that exactly meets our client’s needs. Many times when we sit down to ask the client what they are looking for, they say, “We need our course to be interactive, not a boring page turner.&# So the question becomes, what is “interactivity?”. MORE >>

Chunking refers to the strategy of breaking down information into bite-sized pieces (Oh, that’s the visual!) so the brain can more easily digest new information. The reason the brain needs this assistance is because working memory, which is the equivalent of being mentally online, holds a limited amount of information at one time. Although Miller stated that working memory could hold seven (plus or minus two) chunks of information at once, it is now thought that the number is closer to three or four. Chunking Defined. Why We Chunk Content. George A. MORE >>

It’s based on TiddlyWiki , a lightweight information management tool. Use simple codes to keep track of variables or limit learners’ choices (not shown in the sample scenario). It might also be mobile-friendly — at least, the sample scenario works on my iPhone. For example, the default version of the sample scenario had white text on a black background. In the sample story, the first few words are usually Ludo confirming or correcting your previous choice, so the feature doesn’t exactly shine this time. Twine. Visual design. MORE >>

Cross is a champion of informal learning, Web 2.0, They are currently refining informal/web 2.0 His published works include Informal Learning : Rediscovering the Natural Pathways that Inspire Innovation and Performance as well as other books and countless articles. Every day, thousands of people read his blogs, Internet Time and Informal Learning Blog. I’m the Johnny Appleseed of informal learning. Morris: Before discussing your brilliant book, Informal Learning, a few general questions. Cross: Informal learning is a means to an end. Interview. MORE >>

As Instructional Designers, its always a challenge to balance meaningful instruction with information. Cathy Moore's action mapping framework is a great way to create lively elearning that allows you to include just the right amount of information in your elearning course. Its a consulting challenge to make the trade-off between meaningful instruction and information overload in such cases. Provide information through scenarios As you may have noticed in my last post , I have a strong preference towards scenario based elearning. Here they are. Sumeet Moghe, 2009. MORE >>