Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 29, 2010

If you’re familiar with Gagne’s nine events of instruction , you know that one of the early steps in the instructional design model involves stimulating recall of learners’ prior knowledge. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , specializing in rapid eLearning design and development projects.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 17, 2011

While a job aid might outline a procedure and provide guidance for decision-making, optional eLearning might offer conceptual background, examples, or short practice opportunities to help people confirm understanding. Do you have examples you can share? Do Gagne’s nine events fit in? Are you doing this?

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 20, 2014

And a “Confidentiality” button, for example. I’ve seen some organizations use splash pages to display their branding in a high-energy way, but why not design it with visuals and audio that offer a glimpse into the upcoming content? --4-- ARCS Attention Best Practices eLearning eLearning Blog Instructional Design'

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 6, 2010

One of the things I love about instructional design is that it engages me both analytically and creatively. 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. By Shelley A.

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Here’s a quick example. I recently designed training on negotiation. And I know at least some of the other instructional designers I’ve worked with have taken this more independent approach. Working independently on scenarios may work if the instructional designer is also a SME.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 11, 2010

All three books describe the stages of change management, explain why people respond to change the way they do, and offer actionable advice (with examples!) Employ sound instructional design principles. I’ve seen talented instructional designers convert ILT into eLearning as though they’re doing a straight, simple conversion.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

If you are an instructional designer or developer of e-learning content, chances are, you'll only need to worry about the Learning Content piece. It is based on an instructional design or storyboard. For example, to add a referenced file like a PDF or video. Learning Content. This is what the learner sees.

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 14, 2013

The lesson could then challenge learners to earn the high praise Janie received by following her stellar example. The examples above are just a few approaches I’ve encountered for engaging learners emotionally in eLearning experiences. What approaches have you designed? for the content that followed.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 18, 2012

Simply writing “bad” statements as distracters misses an opportunity to show learners valid examples and non-examples of applying a skill. And probe for specific examples. So, probe for examples that are specific, detailed, and concrete enough to immediately write as a distracter. So how does one write good distracters?

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 3, 2010

First of all, this blend of technical and creative writing isn't usually a primary focus when someone new to the field is introduced to instructional design. Much attention is given to the systematic and systemic elements of good instructional design. Another consideration is time. We hope you found this post helpful.

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 1, 2011

Initially, I read it thinking about how I can be more innovative as an instructional designer. As I continued reading, I started to feel as though the advice could also serve as design approaches for motivating learners and making learning stick. What else translates into design advice? Make new connections.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 15, 2013

Instead of simply telling learners whether they presented the benefits correctly or incorrectly, follow their response with how the customer replies (perhaps with a customer who expresses interest, or a reluctant no, or a stern no, for example). We hope you found this post helpful.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 15, 2012

Though at times challenging, a good instructional designer can transform a complex process into a simple message in the hopes that knowledge will be transferred and retained. Below is an example of a block of text where no attempt to improve visual readability has been applied. By Joseph Suarez.

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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. By Shelley A.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 29, 2015

For example, create a story with dialog between characters, in which learners can clearly see elements of the change demonstrated in the interaction. This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. We hope you found this post helpful.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 6, 2013

If so, please share examples in the comments! This eLearning blog is brought to you by Integrated Learning Services , an eLearning design & development company. Instructional Design Recall Recency eLearning Blog Best Practices Workplace Learning eLearning Learning Theory Cognitive Theory Cognitive Load Attention'

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 6, 2010

This accountability applies to the instructional designer, the learners, the managers.and well, just about everyone involved in the project. This example is taken from a segment of an e-learning lesson about handling customer complaints. Example : What resources are available to the learner? Consider the comparison below.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 24, 2010

The problem usually lies with the communication and/or instructional design: how the idea is presented (or with the environment, but that's another story). As we know from instructional design, the exchange process becomes almost as important as the message itself. Why is this? Know your audience.

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 5, 2011

What can instructional designers do to help keep learners going in the right direction? What can a designer do to draw attention to a variance, and explain it clearly for learners? Here are some ideas (examples shown in the picture following): (1) State clearly and with minimal words what the learner should do.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Here are a few simple examples. He has pointed out the example of math, explaining that some students who struggle with simple math problems perform well on story problems, arguing that context makes the difference. Tags: Instructional Design Scenario-Based Learning Storytelling Evaluation eLearning.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 3, 2010

As I read, I found myself nodding in agreement or thinking after some examples, 'Nice suggestion, we’ll try that.'. If you’re looking for good ideas on how to improve your eLearning designs and make learning stick, the Heath book might serve you well. You’ll probably find that these involved a storyline and were 'Made to Stick.'

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 26, 2010

For example, a customer service lesson might start by challenging learners to answer a customer question that they'll learn more about during the lesson. If you happen to have a specific example you've employed, please share! Tags: Instructional Design Recency Primacy eLearning Objectives Cognitive Theory.

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 5, 2013

Many of the instructional designers I work with love this feature. For example, there are certainly time saving features for supporting mobile platforms and HTML5 users. There are new features and improved functionality, but don''t expect an overhaul on the user interface. do I upgrade now or later?

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 31, 2010

These are blended examples I’ve personally worked with, but I know there are plenty of other ways to flexibly use eLearning in a blended approach. So now I pose my usual question: what are some other approaches you’ve designed? While training still lasted a week, early performance metrics improved dramatically and attrition decreased.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 5, 2012

An instructional designer may prescribe job aids or electronic performance support systems to those with limited time for formal learning. For example, you can share strategy for a particular situation against an enemy. Most people get thrown into a job and are asked to start performing. Leverage mistakes as teachable moments.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 23, 2011

Good ole’ Instructional Design principles and Adult Learning theories have not changed. For example, mLearning might work for a diverse sales organization that is spread throughout the country with the tools to receive that training (smartphone, tablet, etc.). What does all of this mean to learning? But guess what?

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 14, 2010

As with the item above, it may help to provide stakeholders with specific examples of how learners will apply newly learned skills and receive feedback on their performance in the eLearning environment. If possible, it might be especially helpful to share completed examples from other projects with reluctant stakeholders.

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

Simulations, clear step-by-step instructions, concrete examples. to additional “nice to know” information, quotes/examples from experts or. Tags: Instructional Design Learning Style eLearning. Concrete Sequential = naturally structured, detail-oriented, precise, perfectionist tendencies.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 9, 2013

There are common temptations that instructional designers and e-learning developers succumb to. Let's take Adobe Captivate as an example. by Jonathan Shoaf. Resist these and your learners will thank you. Let's look at a few of the more common temptations lurking out there to torment those who partake in e-learning courses.

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 8, 2009

That combined with my experience in academic technology and instructional design make me feel well qualified to be in the e-learning business. For example, people thrive off using social interaction to learn and make important decisions. However, the future of e-learning may require additional tools in my toolbox.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 6, 2011

You should, of course, follow all instructional design and adult learning principles, and be careful not to make your PowerPoint too wordy and un-interesting to your learners. If you are using a quiz score, for example, you’ll want pass/fail. Your course should be engaging and keep the interest of your learners.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 11, 2012

For example, a call center operator or service technician fits this description. Managers, for example, may need high level overview training in low calorie doses instead of the high calorie training required for specialized workers. Another example of low calorie training is new employee training. What about the opposite?

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 4, 2011

In a May-June 2009 article printed in Organization Science, Nonaka suggests knowledge of wine tasting or crafting a violin as other examples of tacit knowledge. What examples can you think of? What are other examples of tacit knowledge that come to mind? Can you clearly explain how to maintain balance when riding a bicycle?

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 16, 2011

By thinking of ourselves as 'learning and knowledge designers' instead of 'instructional designers,' we can focus on putting content into people's hands when they need it, not when it's scheduled on a calendar. ; we want to remember as little as possible. Learning professionals need to adapt to this change.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 11, 2012

Or, you could create individual challenges within the game that illustrate examples and non-examples of a skill or concept they must learn. --6 At this point, I’m too early in the project to share my own concrete example of how all this plays out. 6 and 7-- Elicit performance (practice) and provide feedback. Have you done this?

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

For example, the coach might be a manager who needs the learner to help accomplish a challenge. A few years ago, I designed an eLearning lesson about insurance options. In some ways, the approach could be similar to the example described with a manager. Rather than simply displaying words on a page, introduce a coach.

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 25, 2012

For example, researchers from the University of Haifa published a study in Nature Neuroscience in 2007 in which study participants who took a 90-minute nap after learning a task improved their ability to perform the task again later that day. Researchers believe that REM sleep helps facilitate this process.

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