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NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Learning by example – unlike men, who tend to want to start driving to some destination without asking direction, women tend to be stronger planners and will turn to tutorials and case studies for assistance in solving a problem. Then, do some informal feedback testing from a sample of your own demographic.

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I’m looking forward to seeing your sample learning objectives. Now you’re armed with the basic “what, why, and how” of learning objectives. Did you learn something from this post? Prove it by fulfilling the learning objectives using the comments section. Share this on Facebook. Tweet This! Share this on LinkedIn. Share this on Google+.

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MARCH 18, 2013

In many cases, it may be easier for the SME to respond to something you’ve written rather than to start from scratch, so draft up potential scenarios and activities as examples for the SME and let them revise and refine. Pam Kelly Instructional Design Director at Digitec Interactive. Submit an Outline for Approval.

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DECEMBER 28, 2016

Last time we looked at New Year’s Resolutions from an instructional design perspective. For the purpose of this example, let’s say you’ve decided to make this “your year” and you’re overhauling your whole routine. In this example, one goal was met, one was exceeded, and two were missed. Here’s one idea.

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MARCH 23, 2016

For example, if the learner needs to put steps in order a sequencing question fits better than a multi-choice question. Provide instructive feedback for each question. For example, option “B” is always correct. In other cases, a project or piece of sample work can be submitted. Check for spelling and grammatical errors.

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MAY 14, 2015

It’s an often repeated tenet of instructional design and it sounds great in theory. While many designers will spend time trying to figure out how to make people care, they won’t spend any time figuring out what “kind” of caring they want to elicit, and, yes, there is more than one. “Make your audience care.”

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

If you re-read the first example, doesn’t it feel like you have to plow through it? Now read the revised example. Here’s an example: “So, now you know how to avoid saying something really inappropriate. But notice how you can still reinforce the seriousness without the dense language. Keep it “short and snappy,” and relevant.

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MAY 11, 2016

Digitec, Instructional Designer, Jennifer Ritter wrote a blog about this recently explaining, “I now realize that I was raised with game-based learning. Andragogy- Periodically you’ll see this word in blogs on course creation from instructional designers debating the best practices for teaching content and encouraging retention.

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MAY 24, 2017

For example, let’s say you have a course that’s almost entirely silent. If you’d like to read more about training, learning, and instructional design check out the rest of this author’s blogs. If you can’t explain why something was done differently somewhere then it probably shouldn’t be have been done differently.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

For example, as a very young child you do not yet realize the usefulness of riding a bike. In this stage, the learner does not have a skill or knowledge set yet. They do not see any reason to learn it because they don’t consider it a need. You don’t know what you don’t know. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Send via Email.

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MARCH 30, 2016

Here is a sample checklist of baseline items you should check for in any course: Adherence to storyboards – Check to see that all elements called for in the storyboards (images, text, and functionality) are present. to more complex situations (earlier button clicks or actions causing later bugs).

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

It’s important to realize that these can mean one thing to you and your association and something different to an eLearning vendor or instructional designer. Example : A course on conducting audits allows the learner to make choices about how to conduct an audit. Interactive. Is : When the learner has agency.

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DECEMBER 3, 2014

For example, you’ve likely seen Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS) discussed on various websites and company pages. It can be difficult to understand eLearning terms when they’re used interchangeably. Which is which and how do you know when to use them? Add this to Google Bookmarks.

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MARCH 19, 2015

2. Use Examples. There are many different ways to use examples. Examples provide specific details that help learners grasp general, abstract concepts. Keeping an instruction manual with the machine it’s for or having a help button in an eLearning course are both good examples. 4. Add Social Components.

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APRIL 5, 2017

When teachers and learners want to convey information quickly there’s always a temptation to rely on definitions and a sampling of big picture ideas to help the learner hit the ground running. How often do you feel like you understand something until someone asks you to tell them more about it?

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NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Personally, I think the number of minutes is less important than how directly the instruction can successfully cover all the necessary points. Let’s go back to the headlight example. It has a few lines of text instructions about changing the headlight. You start by checking the owner’s manual and find the right page.

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JULY 21, 2016

For example, there must be an open lane to merge into and/or enough distance to rapidly slow down or speed up to avoid an accident. If you’d like to read more about instructional design best practices, check out the rest of this author’s blogs. Goal of the Game. Arrive at my destination safely. How to Play.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Zooming into a human body to examine organs, or looking at the parts of an atom, for example. Its zooming navigation also lends itself to demonstrations of concepts that are, literally, inside one another. Ultimately, the decision of which program to use is a matter of preference for the type of content being presented. Send via Email.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Digitec’s in-house team of instructional designers, writers, graphic artists and programmers recently completed Sign Safety, Wall Signs, and Electrical Installations and are slated to begin production on the next set of courses. Check out our eLearning course production samples. Bio Latest Posts. Send via Email.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Some of the most effective ways to inject emotion are to use stories and other examples. Taco Hut” is meant to be a generic sample name and does not reflect in any way on any business that may in fact have this name. One of the main problems is that training is often long, dense, and dry. Unrealistic? Not really.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2013

If you read the previous blog, Creating Your First eLearning Course , you are already on your way to being an instructional design maven. In this post, we will discuss the importance of interface design – what the learning experience will “look and feel” like. Interface Design Challenge. Congratulations!

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OCTOBER 29, 2015

Specific descriptions, sample images or courses, and frequent communication are a must to keep everyone on the same page. If you just tell them to “build a creative course about ” what you get back may be very different from the loose idea you may have had in mind but never told anyone about.

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

For example, a learner can start a course in the LMS, continue on a mobile app, and then finish it on a tablet. For example, is this a technology feature or a means of teaching content? Speaking of flexibility, xAPI is an important part of that process. xAPI helps with integrations and reporting between various platforms.

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OCTOBER 29, 2015

Specific descriptions, sample images or courses, and frequent communication are a must to keep everyone on the same page. If you just tell them to “build a creative course about ” what you get back may be very different from the loose idea you may have had in mind but never told anyone about.

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APRIL 2, 2015

Examples or job aids can provide context and let the learner see when their new skills could come in handy. It would be pretty weird if someone randomly walked up, handed you a hammer, explained how to use it, and then walked away. Sadly, this is where a lot of eLearning falls short. Share it on StumbleUpon. Add this to Google Bookmarks.

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DECEMBER 20, 2017

Examples of Interactive eLearning. Here are some examples: Branching scenarios. If you’d like to read more about training, learning, and instructional design check out the rest of this author’s blogs. These organizations are leaving out mental interaction. That action can be physical or mental. Project-based learning.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Examples : Articulate Studio, iSpring Suite. Examples : Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline. Would you like to read more about training, learning, and instructional design? It’s also very limited in terms of the kinds of interactivity you can make. eLearning Authoring Tool Type: PowerPoint Add-ins.

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APRIL 19, 2017

How does this take your entry level sales associate, for example, and turn them into a top performer? Well if you’re working with someone like, oh I don’t know…us, for example, we’re going to help you figure that out. Our instructional designers can help create the next journey. That’s great! Easy to understand, right?

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

If you’d like to read more about training, learning, and instructional design check out the rest of this author’s blogs. There doesn’t seem to be a standardized list of modalities, but you probably get the idea. And you bet I remember it quite clearly. Do your learners a favor. Forget about learning styles.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Example : You can’t select the next button until the narration is finished. What I’d Rather See : Unlocked navigation, pre-tests that let experienced learners skip directly to the assessments (when that’s appropriate for the course), and course design that’s inherently interesting. Lack of Visual Organization and Design.

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AUGUST 23, 2017

Think of analogies as a form of example. If you’d like to read more about training, learning, and instructional design check out the rest of this author’s blogs. Brainstorm a possible analogy. You may want to get help from a subject matter expert. If they do, you’re off to a good start.

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JANUARY 14, 2016

Using examples is a good way to get learners’ attention and help them remember content. Think of it as the next step after providing examples. Examples generally provide context and let learners know “why,” personally significant information encourages further exploration. Jean Piaget called this concept constructivism.

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JANUARY 14, 2016

Using examples is a good way to get learners’ attention and help them remember content. Think of it as the next step after providing examples. Examples generally provide context and let learners know “why,” personally significant information encourages further exploration. Jean Piaget called this concept constructivism.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Example: Kraken Unleashed VR roller coaster experience at SeaWorld Orlando. Example: Pokémon Go. Would you like to read more about training, learning, and instructional design? And can they actually be useful for training or are they just gimmicks? Let’s take a look. Virtual Reality. Involves wearing an enclosed headset.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Variable Example: Responding to a Learner’s Choice. In this example they’re all set to “False” automatically. Would you like to read more about training, learning, and instructional design? They really shine when they’re used by other features. These are basically “if-then” commands that tell the tool to do something.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

For example, if you spend five minutes a day on something every day for a year that’s about thirty hours. There are lots of creative examples and articles on the web you can mine for inspiration. is a great example of a turnaround. That’s part of the idea behind microlearning. Give your learners something to look forward to!

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MAY 28, 2015

Live webinars and virtual classrooms are both great examples. Discussion with others (can ask questions, exchange examples, etc.). Can require the use of multiple devices at once (for example, calling in using a phone while being on a computer). Advantages. No travel required to meet with the group. Disadvantages. Advantages.

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