Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

In this book, Shepherd makes the point that we, as instructional designers, need to shift our focus from simple course creation to that of an architect who designs an entire learning environment, similar to the way an architect designs environments for living and working. A Brief History. Then came Web 2.0 and move it into learning.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Though a variety of models guide our instructional design work, I’d argue that ADDIE functions as the basic backbone of the process. Anatomy of an eLearning Lesson: Nine Events of Instruction and Anatomy of an eLearning Lesson: Merrill’s First Principles each describe models that guide eLearning lesson design from start to finish.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 23, 2012

Although the idea of buying a bunch of textbooks might not be appealing to some, you may be pleasantly surprised to find that not all of the required reading materials take the form of a traditional textbook.

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 15, 2010

A post from a couple weeks ago explained that there are instructional design models that offer formulas for assembling training in a way that captures learners’ attention, conveys content, and provides learners with an opportunity to practice and receive feedback on new skills. David Merrill’s first principles of instruction.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 2, 2013

The posts from this blog in 2012 offered advice for trying out new eLearning authoring tools and other technologies as well as advice for trying out various instructional approaches. Want to renew your focus on instructional design? Instructional design is at the heart of learning. For many, this includes trying new things.

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Integrated Learnings

JUNE 27, 2012

These guys are good instructional designers. That said, I realize that the point of these books is to instruct. As I started to sputter out a few tunes on my new harmonica, I made it a point to notice the instructional tactics that were most helpful for me. And I'm impressed. So kudos to them. And that got me thinking.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 11, 2012

At one point, the training project team discussed how to include Gagne’s nine events of instruction in each game, or whether it was even necessary to do so. For me, pondering that question reinforced the brilliance of using game for learning – games address most of the instructional events inherently. 1-- Gain attention.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 23, 2011

Good ole’ Instructional Design principles and Adult Learning theories have not changed. It is crucial to set your instructional goals first - determine what it is that you are trying to accomplish through your learning initiative. There have been many leaps forward in technology for learning in the past 10 years. But guess what?

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 16, 2011

I recently completed an eLearning course (as a learner, not as an instructional designer) on project management. Second, the images on the screen were not instructional. In the training I completed, the images were more for decoration than instruction. By Shelley A. The entire course was narrated. Demonstration.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 20, 2014

Think about all the material that some lessons place before the actual content: title slide, copyright and/or confidentiality statements, navigation instructions, learning objectives, etc. ARCS Attention Best Practices eLearning eLearning Blog Instructional Design' We hope you found this post helpful.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 18, 2014

And, I realize that most instructional design models suggest starting with the assessment questions. Best Practices Brainstorming eLearning eLearning Blog Instructional Design Scenario-Based Learning Storyboarding Workplace Learning' It helps me better differentiate critical versus nice to know information.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 14, 2012

The article focuses on blended learning , primarily in terms of finding the optimal balance of web-based training and classroom instruction. Be tech savvy, or be sorry. Oh yeah, this is still true.

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Trends Blended Learning Diversity Training Off-shore 123

Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Interestingly, in the past two years, I’ve known two instructional designers, in two different organizations, who were a part of teams that were tasked with answering this question for their companies. Regardless, this is an area where instructional design principles can guide us. So what does this mean for eLearning?

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 31, 2013

Do you apply the 80/20 rule during the instructional design process? Instructional Design eLearning Blog eLearning Content Analysis eLearning' ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc. 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

MARCH 11, 2012

Storyboarding can serve a couple of different purposes: It can be an easy way for your subject matter experts (SMEs) to review content during the development stage It can serve as instruction for a developer when the actual development of the course is not done by the designer of the course.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 11, 2010

Employ sound instructional design principles. I’ve seen talented instructional designers convert ILT into eLearning as though they’re doing a straight, simple conversion. Think Gagne’s nine events of instruction , Merrill’s first principles , the ARCS model, and so on. and Pointing to the Five Moments of Learning Need.

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

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. That included writing scenarios myself, perhaps just asking a SME a few clarifying questions when needed.

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Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

After all, as instructional designers, this distinction tends to be on our minds more than it is for others. Focus on what learners must do after training, and attempt to narrow content down to the information that directly instructs those behaviors. How do you handle these requests? ©Integrated Learning Services, Inc.

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Slides eLearning Strategy eLearning PowerPoint 213

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. Tags: Instructional Design Recall Prior Knowledge Gagne eLearning. By Shelley A. We hope you found this post helpful.

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Integrated Learnings

AUGUST 31, 2010

Learners were also instructed to outline a presentation, accounting for each of the elements they learned about in the eLearning lesson. 3- Introductory instruction for on-the-job training (OJT). The company did not have dedicated trainers or structured instruction. We hope you found this post helpful.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 30, 2012

Regardless of which instructional design model is your favorite – Gagne’s nine events of instruction , Merrill’s first principles , or something else – stimulating recall is likely an important component of it. Psychology of learning for instruction. That’s why recall is so important. Emmott, C., & & Alexander, M.

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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. There is a magical file included called the imsmanifest.xml file that instructs the LMS on how to use the files in the package.

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

I’m in the midst of reading e-Learning and the Science of Instruction by Ruth Clark and Richard Mayer (it’s really a must-read for anyone who designs instruction). We can use this knowledge to help improve recall. from eLearning lessons. The research…. or “That doesn’t sound quite right” instead of “Incorrect”). How have you done this?

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eLearning Coaching Lesson Write Blog 145

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. They can simply spend a few minutes skimming instructions and then dive in. By Shelley A. Don’t get me wrong.I’m not blindly optimistic.

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Integrated Learnings

APRIL 5, 2011

What can instructional designers do to help keep learners going in the right direction? Don’t make learners “wade through” lots of words to find needed instructions. Instructions can especially be difficult to convey if learners already have an idea in their minds as to how a product and its instructions should work.

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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. This reminds me of two of Gagne’s instructional events : stimulate recall and present new content. And if any of the tips make you think of instructional design advice, please share those nuggets here!

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Integrated Learnings

JULY 27, 2010

Regardless of the extent of your background in instructional design, I think just about everyone can agree that capturing learners’ attention at the start of an eLearning course (and engaging interest throughout) is critical. Tags: Instructional Design Gagne eLearning AttentionStorytelling Motivation. By Shelley A.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 30, 2011

So why not plan for social collaboration within your instructional design? --4-- Remember to make sure the tool is easy to access and use; you may want to include some instructions within your formal training. This would gather both new and seasoned employees to share their tacit knowledge with each other.

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Social Media Social Media Social Learning 213

Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

While effective instructional tactics are critical for learning, we also know that a training event is only one piece of the puzzle. As instructional designers, most of us know a thing or two about goal-setting, communication, and other types of performance improvement interventions. Here’s where you come in.

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eLearning Strategy eLearning Performance Support Survey 184

Integrated Learnings

APRIL 6, 2010

One of the things I love about instructional design is that it engages me both analytically and creatively. Tags: Instructional Design Discovery Learning Moments of Learning Need Storytelling eLearning. By Shelley A. The up-front analysis and the evaluation components allow me to flex my analytical muscles.

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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. Most instructional designers I've worked with are decent technical writers.

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Cognitive Blended Learning Education Instructional Design 126

Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

The instructor pointed out that training practitioners tend to design instruction that caters to their own dominant learning styles. Avoid the pitfall of designing to your own preferences - make sure you've incorporated instructional methods that appeal to a wide variety of learning styles. Style Type + Characterization.

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Learning Styles Lesson Simulations eLearning 102

Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 14, 2010

After comparing the effectiveness of the two methods in a variety of studies, many researchers have concluded that they can be equally effective and that the instructional strategies drive effectiveness, not the medium. eLearning isn't optimal for every instructional need. We hope you found this post helpful.

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Classroom eLearning Strategy eLearning Training 117

Integrated Learnings

MARCH 28, 2012

Let’s face it – the title “Instructional Designer” comes with a reputation that designing instruction or training is all that we do. By Dean Hawkinson. We have been placed into a box that can be a real challenge to get out of, especially when it comes to moving into more of a performance consulting type of role.

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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. An instructional designer is accountable for ensuring that those specific behaviors are practiced and assessed during training. Tags: Instructional Design Evaluation Objectives.

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Integrated Learnings

MAY 15, 2013

Instructional Design Discovery Learning eLearning Blog System Training Best Practices Informal Learning Workplace Learning eLearning' 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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Simulations Learner eLearning Lesson 157

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? The ideas in this book are sure to stick with you.

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