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Rapid eLearning Through Software Simulations And Screencasts

Upside Learning

Previously when I discussed freeform and template-based rapid content authoring tools, I kept software simulation tools aside. The main reason was that such simulation tools are not always used for developing just any type of learning but focused on training content creation for a specific software application or system.

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10 Instructional Design Commandments Every Instructional Designer Should Abide By To Help Their Organization Thrive

IT Training Department Blog

Whether you’re looking to hire an instructional designer, find some help for your next project, or are an instructional designer looking to improve your skills, this blog post is a must-read. For training resources to have maximum impact, instructional designers must adhere to the instructional design commandments.

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Selecting an Effective Instructional Design Company for Corporate Training Needs

IT Training Department Blog

It’s always about the most effective instructional design company for the job. But how do you pin down the right instructional design company to work with to create effective corporate training for your company? This post shows you what to look for to find the right instructional design firm for your project.

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Leverage the Power of Software Simulation for Effective Software Training

IT Training Department Blog

Plus, there’s no challenge in guessing how it will look in the system if the simulation is done to near exactness. Leveraging the power of software simulation is also about designing training that is both effective and efficient in helping employees learn how to do something they can transfer back to their job.

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Questions about Instructional Design Careers

Experiencing eLearning

Last month, a reader named Jackie asked me a number of thoughtful questions about transitioning from teaching K-12 public school to instructional design. I don’t find developing software simulations to be particularly rewarding, for example, because there often isn’t a ton of creativity. Ask away in the comments.

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Rapid Authoring – Freeform Vs Template Based

Upside Learning

To focus more on rapidly authored eLearning content, I am excluding the screen recording tools which are mainly used for software simulation type of courses. These tools present several type of templates, each designed for some specific behavior and onscreen layout. First, let’s look at template-based tools.

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ADDIE isn't dead; how can it be?

Integrated Learnings

There has been a lot of discussion, and an infamous article or two, in our field about the death of the ADDIE model. As a reminder, ADDIE stands for Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate. And if the attacks are based on the long timelines typically associated with ADDIE, then they make some valid points.