Experiencing eLearning

MAY 3, 2022

I recently had the pleasure of speaking in a webinar on instructional design careers and trends. We answered questions about both instructional design career pathways and where instructional design may be heading in the future. How did you get into instructional design?

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) model, a framework for creating effective learning programs, has been a staple of instructional design for nearly five decades. By getting a good grasp of these things, instructional designers can create materials that hit the mark.

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Wahoo Learning

MAY 17, 2023

This is where outsourcing eLearning content development to instructional designers can be beneficial. From sculpting a curriculum that provides a concise learning path to combining current learning technology with cognitive learning practices, highly skilled instructional designers are vital assets to a successful eLearning program.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Instructional designers and training managers sometimes ask me, “How do I train SMEs to write better branching scenarios?” Instead, I think we as instructional designers and LXDs should interview the SMEs as part of our analysis, and then we should write it. Where do people get stuck in this process?

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I have also recorded several conversations about instructional design careers, freelancing, and other topics. In this interview, I discussed when to use scenarios, tips for working with SMEs and stakeholders, planning and designing branching scenarios, and tools and resources. Redefine Instruction: Storytelling for L&D.

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eLearningMind

OCTOBER 1, 2021

UX designers are the rock stars of the design world: they’re the folks who worry about user experience on everything from phone apps to toasters to your car’s coffee cup holders. In the corporate world, LxDs, or Learning Experience Designers, are the rock stars in the eLearning space. What is Learning Experience Design (LxD)?

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 8, 2023

This post includes links on character images and other illustrations, AI image editing tools and tips, Twine, scenario examples and tools, and instructional design skills. Tom’s tips on how to get what you want are a good place to start though. I share these links periodically here on my blog.

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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. Some might think that with all this rapid change, instructional design itself might be fading into the background. But fear not.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 9, 2024

My initial thoughts about AI and instructional design were also fairly popular, getting over 1500 views in about two months. How AI Will Affect Instructional Design: My Thoughts Right Now : Early thoughts on how AI will affect instructional design. Read more about using AI to write scenarios.

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eLearningMind

JANUARY 15, 2021

UX designers are the rock stars of the design world: they’re the folks who worry about user experience on everything from phone apps to toasters to your car’s coffee cup holders. In the corporate world, LxDs, or Learning Experience Designers, are the rock stars in the eLearning space. . What is Learning Experience Design (LxD)?

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Infopro Learning

JULY 27, 2023

Amidst this dynamic landscape, an unwavering and essential design principle remains – Instructional Design (ID), now often referred to as Learning Experience Designer. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates a 7% increase in Instructional Design employment from the present until 2031.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 23, 2021

This presentation introduces the why and how of scenario-based learning to help you get started. Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design. Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design. These alternatives use some elements of branching scenarios but are simpler to design and develop.

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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. Spaced learning.

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Hurix Digital

MARCH 16, 2021

What is design thinking? Design thinking is a term widely used in various business settings. In the context of eLearning, design thinking is a means to design a course in a way that it realizes its objectives while providing added value to the learners. . Gain a 360 degree perspective of the problem.

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Wizcabin

MAY 3, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned instructional designer or just getting started in eLearning, these tips can help you create more effective and engaging courses. So, it’s no surprise that storytelling can be a powerful tool for effective eLearning.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 29, 2020

What does an instructional designer do? Over the years, many people have asked me what an instructional designer does and how to get into the field. This was the top post on my blog for many years, and still ranks highest of my instructional design careers series. Instructional Design Careers.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2023

Now, the easiest option is to use the Portfolio content type and a theme designed to highlight that feature. Portfolio resources: Instructional Design Portfolio Resources : My post on portfolio resources. Everyone gets overbooked sometimes. Where to Find Freelance Instructional Design Gigs (Ashley’s old methods).

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Blogging, presenting, and other forms of sharing expertise I spend a lot of time writing and speaking about scenario-based learning, instructional design, and other topics. Sharing expertise helps the right clients find you When you share your expertise, you often get known for certain specialties.

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Learningtogo

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Canaries in the Coal Mine: Instructional Design in the Age of AI by Margie Meacham The phrase “ canaries in the coal mine ” comes from the practice of miners bringing canaries into coal mines to detect the presence of carbon monoxide. It’s an elegant and life-saving solution for the miners; not so much for the canaries.

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CourseArc

MAY 30, 2022

Research comparing images of the brain at rest and at work has revolutionized the way that we think about the brain and, consequently, how we understand methods for designing learning experiences for students. This knowledge, developed over years of brain research, has deep implications for learning design. Taking the next step.

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LearnDash

JUNE 10, 2021

While the hard work is often worth it, going into the task unprepared can cause many new instructional designers feeling disheartened. Here are the top seven challenges instructional designers face when creating a new course. This is what the entire instructional design field is based on, after all. (If

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CourseArc

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

At CourseArc, we are lovers of all things online learning and we have noticed some common traits amongst our team members and the instructional designers wo rking for many of our clients. These folks LOVE online learning and you can too by learning and adopting the 5 Love Languages of the Instructional Designer.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 8, 2023

With four core tracks – Evaluating Impact, Instructional Design, Learning Technologies, Training Delivery & Facilitation – there’s a little something for everyone, provided at a FOUNDATIONAL level. If you’ve been hesitant to better understand tech, it’s time to get past your hesitancy and get grounded in the basics.

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CommLab India

OCTOBER 19, 2023

That's where gamification enters – this instructional design strategy is the secret sauce that can turn any mundane training into an engaging and exhilarating experience. In this blog post, we'll explore why gamification is the ultimate instructional design strategy for meeting your organization's training needs.

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Clark Quinn

MARCH 21, 2023

In conversations, I’ve begun to suspect that one of the biggest, if not the biggest, problem facing designers wishing to do truly good, deep, design, is client expectations. Thus, teams worked on instantiations: instructional designers, media experts, technologists. This gets worse when we fail to measure impact.

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Hurix Digital

APRIL 25, 2024

In the fast-evolving landscape of professional development, instructional design plays a pivotal role in shaping effective and engaging learning experiences. This article will delve into the significance of instructional design in learning and development, emphasizing its crucial role in workforce learning.

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Learnnovators

JUNE 7, 2023

Instructional design is a multifaceted field that requires a range of skills and expertise. However, a recent job posting for an instructional designer that caught my attention read something on the lines of: Has the ability to create instructional materials that follow sound instructional design principles and learning theories.

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Learnnovators

JUNE 2, 2021

I’ve been an Instructional Designer for many years now. After all, design lives in the space where there is no formulaic answer. And Instructional Designers work with the unknown and the unfamiliar on a daily basis. Starting the list off gently, this designer is not really that bad. They’re just. Unexciting.

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Learnnovators

JULY 19, 2023

I was in a meeting with an upcoming instructional designer. A teacher transitioning into instructional design, she excitedly talked about what she’d learnt so far. She’d also dabbled with Adobe Photoshop a bit, and was keen to know what other tools she would have to learn to be considered an instructional designer.

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Clark Quinn

JUNE 13, 2023

Not just instructional design, but basically designing for people: graphic, interface, marketing, etc design. I think anyone who designs for people ought to know it. From there, the next step, and this is where we get L&D-specific, is learning science. What are yours? appeared first on Learnlets.

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CourseArc

DECEMBER 20, 2021

12 Helpful Resources for Instructional Design. Top books, blogs, videos, and more to excel as an instructional designer. Instructional design is the thoughtful application of design aspects — like color theory, typography, and user experience — to create educational resources.

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The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In this solo episode, I talk about the diversity of career paths in instructional design for people who are trying to break into the field. The diversity of career paths in instructional design is greater than you may think. Designing for different audience types. TOPICS: * Talent stacking. Technical tracks.

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Clark Quinn

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Which underpins why it makes sense to talk about Learning Experience Design (LXD) and not just instructional design. We need to accommodate complexity in learning design. (* Which I talk about in Chapter 2 of my learning science book , and in my workshops on the same topic through the Allen Academy.).

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Learnnovators

JULY 26, 2023

I recently came across this article* titled “ Why I Don’t Believe in Empathic Design ” by Don Norman. Now, in case you aren’t aware, Don Norman is the father of human-centered design, who literally coined the term ‘user experience’. And among his many, many accolades is his seminal book “The Design of Everyday Things”.

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Spark Your Interest

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

It enables instructional designers to create custom interactive courses. Many instructional designers are familiar with Articulate Storyline. Extensive design capabilities. Flexible templates and design features. Fortunately, Articulate awards a small percentage of designers ‘SuperHero’ status.

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Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

That’s where instructional design agencies come in. We’re diving into why you should prioritize the learner’s needs and how partnering with an instructional design agency is one of the most beneficial moves you can make for your company. Why Do Instructional Design Consultants Prioritize Learner Needs?

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

If I had to guess, I would say that most online educators don’t think of themselves as “instructional designers.” This is where instructional design comes in. This is where instructional design comes in. Learned behaviors are important for many instructional designers, especially those who focus on habits.

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