TalentLMS
APRIL 2, 2024
In the realm of workplace learning, L&D and Instructional Design work together like a lock and key. And Instructional Design shapes learning experiences that unlock new skills. Yet, instructional design often gets boxed into eLearning development—as if it’s only about churning out online courses.
Experiencing eLearning
AUGUST 10, 2021
This post includes links on instructional design research and principles, productivity, video, animation, visual design, an elearning example, and my article on scenario-based learning for TD Magazine. Instructional design research and principles. First Principles of Instruction. Instructional design job listings.
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Experiencing eLearning
DECEMBER 27, 2022
How Research Informs My Work : How research informs my work as an instructional designer, in writing, designing, and justifying my decisions. This was a follow-up post from a Twitter debate about whether and how research is relevant to the work of instructional designers and corporate training professionals.
Experiencing eLearning
MARCH 16, 2021
They started out fine: they provided some sort of realistic context and asked learners to make a decision. Instead of just saying correct or incorrect, use a combination of intrinsic and instructional feedback for more effective scenario-based learning. Instructional feedback. Scenarios can also use instructional feedback.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out." This doesn’t have to be true.
Learning Rebels
MARCH 28, 2024
Instructional Design is NOT dead! Back in 2017, I wrote a post about the importance of instructional design and its power to create impactful learning experiences. New technologies are constantly popping up, learner expectations are constantly evolving, and standard practices are being redefined. But fear not.
Experiencing eLearning
APRIL 4, 2023
Follow these tips for writing dialogue that feels realistic to your learners and holds their attention. Before: Example without contractions Read this example aloud. After: Example with contractions Now, read this version aloud. Before: Example of telling In this example, you get a quick description of the characters.
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
To avoid awkward (and sometimes disastrous) learning content, instructional designers must use authentic translation in the right context to ensure optimal results. For example, even a simple phrase like “got milk?” translates to “are you lactating?” Can you imagine what a straight translation might do to your course? and over 6.7
Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions
To avoid awkward and sometimes disastrous learning content, instructional designers must use authentic translation in the right context to get optimal results. For example, even a simple phrase like “got milk” translates to “are you lactating” in Mexico. Can you imagine what a straight translation might do to your course?
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