Rob Hubbard

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

This year, I had the great privilege, in my position as Chair of the eLN, to have edited and co-authored the eLN’s first ever book, The Really Useful eLearning Instruction Manual, published by Wiley. You can buy yours direct from Wiley and get a 15% discount with the code VBF11.

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Compliance Training Blended Learning Instructional Instruction 66

Rob Hubbard

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

This is still such a common perception of elearning; dull, mandatory training, done on your own, using technology that doesn’t quite work properly. As far as the employer is concerned, it can be a very cost-effective and fast way to train large number of people. Clive Shepherd p16 The Really Useful eLearning Instruction Manual 2013.

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Virtual Classroom Social Networks Corporate eLearning Simulations 94

Rob Hubbard

APRIL 17, 2013

I don’t need to wait for my class day to have a tutor instruct me in the technique, although undeniably it’s useful to have an expert on hand to help if I get stuck. Learners don’t have to wait until the next training course to find out new things that can help them with their job role or personal development.

Learning Strategy 93

Learning Strategy Social Networks Strategy Learning Theory 93

Rob Hubbard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

2. Study Instructional Design. There are many excellent books and instructional design courses out there to give you the design foundations that you need to produce great elearning. Think about your training need. To gain confidence in your instructional design skills you need to be using them regularly.

Blended Learning 40

Blended Learning eLearning Consultant Design Instructional Design 40

Rob Hubbard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

The higher the level of creativity, computer skill and understanding of instructional design an author has, the faster effective and engaging content can be built. The value of instructional design is that it speeds up the development process. What difference can instructional design make?

Rapid eLearning 40

Rapid eLearning Authoring Tools Compliance Training Instructional Design 40

Rob Hubbard

AUGUST 11, 2011

What’s the biggest cost in any elearning or training programme? The instructional design time? Start by identifying what you need learners to be able to do once they have completed the training. The production of video, graphics and audio? The subject matter expert’s time?

Learning System 65

Learning System System Effectiveness Design 65

Rob Hubbard

OCTOBER 21, 2010

I hopped bright (or rather, bleary) eyed on the early train down to London for further deep reconnaissance into the transmedia industry. In the learning design world we have “Instructional Designers” who work with “Subject Matter Experts”. Tommy Pallotta talks about his film A Scanner Darkly - yes that is Keanu Reeves.

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Case Study Instructional Design Guidelines Courseware 49