Making Change

AUGUST 5, 2009

Which objective are you more likely to fund? Learning objectives are wimpy. A typical learning objective focuses on what each person supposedly needs to know, ignoring whether this knowledge will actually lead to useful action. Many people start their design by writing learning objectives.

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Kitaboo

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In this blog post, we will discuss a few principles of curriculum development strategies in eLearning to help you globally design effective and engaging K12 educational content for learners. Compelling Instructional Design To build a logical and engaging curriculum structure, include solid instructional design principles.

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Brilliant Teams

AUGUST 7, 2023

These user-friendly software applications offer an array of features, such as drag-and-drop interfaces, multimedia integration, and quiz creation capabilities. By leveraging such tools, educators and instructional designers can easily convert static slides into interactive eLearning modules.

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learnWorlds

JULY 31, 2023

With these activities, they learn by doing and practicing , so new information sticks much easier. Prepare employees for work situations Collaborative exercises are the best way to prepare employees for real-world work situations by exploring different scenarios and simulating dialogues.

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eLearningMind

JANUARY 13, 2024

Unlike traditional educational models that emphasize content-centricity and lectures, learning design takes a context-centric approach, recognizing the importance of task-led activities and practical application. Active engagement and interactivity Passive learning often results in limited retention and engagement.

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Philip's Learning

MARCH 15, 2023

You can add animations, simulations, quizzes, and other interactive elements to your courses to make them more engaging and effective. Learners can interact with the timeline by clicking on various events to learn more about them. This type of interaction can be used to reinforce key concepts or to provide additional information.

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Spark Your Interest

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

a system of learning which uses electronic media, typically over the Internet.”. At its core, e-learning is about using electronic media to help learn new skills. Most importantly, it contains instructionally designed materials that take advantage of the benefits of an online environment. Advantages of Online Learning.

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SHIFT eLearning

MAY 22, 2014

Step Two: Determining Learning Objectives. Determining learning objectives helps designers determine what to include (or exclude) in their eLearning courses. Learning objectives also act as a guide before creators even begin designing the course by keeping the module in line with the current educational philosophy.

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Brilliant Teams

AUGUST 4, 2023

Enhanced Interactivity Unlike static PowerPoint slides, eLearning courses incorporate interactive elements such as quizzes, simulations, and branching scenarios. This visual and auditory stimulation enhances the learning experience and reinforces key concepts effectively. Converting PowerPoint to eLearning: A Step-by-Step Guide 2.1

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TalentLMS

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

When designing eLearning materials, it is important to understand the background of the learner and their learning as well as performance needs. State clearly in the learning objectives section how the objectives are linked to the work-context. Tips eLearning design' DOI: 10.1126/science.1249098

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Brilliant Teams

JUNE 26, 2023

Learning objectives: Clearly define the learning objectives of your eLearning module. Adobe Captivate: Adobe Captivate offers advanced capabilities for creating interactive eLearning content, including simulations and responsive design. These elements can enhance the interactivity of the eLearning module.

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learnWorlds

JUNE 19, 2023

Step-By-Step Guide for an Effective Course Outline #1 Learner profile #2 Course title & description #3 Learning objectives #4 Course structure & timeline #5 Learning content #6 Assignments & assessments #7 Course prerequisites What is a Course Outline, and Why Do You Need One? Learner assessments. Course structure.

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TalentLMS

OCTOBER 21, 2020

But how can you tell whether employees learned what they were supposed to learn during training? One tried-and-tested way to know whether employees met the desirable learning objectives is through tests and quizzes (pun intended). It aligns with the learning objectives. A test can take various forms.

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TalentLMS

APRIL 24, 2017

In this case, try having bite-sized learning objectives – ones that are highly focused on a clearly defined outcome. It’s been demonstrated that learning broken down into smaller, more manageable chunks is far more likely to be retained and remembered for much longer. 4) Test, quiz, ask! 5) Repeat to retain.

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eLearning Cyclops

JULY 5, 2011

This months Big Question at the Learning Circuits blog is "How do you make e-learning fun?" Before listing my ideas regarding e-learning fun, I do want to note that just because its fun does not necessarily mean learning objectives are being met, that it is relevant to participants learning needs, that it will motivate learners, etc.

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eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Geared toward e-learning developers and instructional designers. The biggest problem facing the industry in the past few years are the lack of course authoring tools for e-learning developers and instructional designers. MLOAT - Multimedia Learning Object Authoring Tool. A combination of both.

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learnWorlds

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Many like to think of them as the new generation of Learning Management Systems (LMSs), but, in reality, they serve entirely different purposes. Online assessments, especially in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), are typically limited to a multiple-choice quiz at the end of the course module.

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BrainCert

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

A SCORM is also known as one of the standard specifications for publishing, launching, and tracking eLearning content, like how many times students have taken a course, completed a quiz, obtained a test, or viewed a page or slide. There has been a rise in eLearning standards since the introduction of SCORM.

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eLearningArt

JANUARY 31, 2018

As an instructional designer you’re always looking for ways to make learning content more engaging. So a random “game” template where a soccer ball gets kicked through a goal every time a quiz question is answered right probably isn’t the right solution. The secret here is in the design.

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Trivantis

OCTOBER 13, 2015

The eLearning Brothers recently earned a 2015 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Learning Bronze Award for Best Use of Games and Simulations. It featured a time travel theme, cool cars, and solid instructional design supporting the client’s needs. Instructional design was key. Quiz #1… pretty cool looking!).

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LearnDash

JUNE 25, 2020

You might think this was too obvious to need stating, but it’s surprisingly easy for the learning objective to get lost in the weeds. Example of a relevant scenario: A training simulation for managers that has them navigate various employee, customer, and supplier relationships while running a virtual store.

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TalentLMS

JULY 21, 2021

Keep people learning for longer. In the hands of your instructional designer, the creative potential that video-based learning has can be exploited to maximum effect. A versatile medium, video can be tailored to meet the needs of a wide range of learning types. Instructor-led videos, demos, and simulations.

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Tony Karrer

APRIL 7, 2009

Tools Collaborative Learning Using Web 2.0 Applications in Learning Rethinking Learning Styles Understanding E-Learning 2.0 Try Before You Buy Tools Used Better Conferences - Response Needed Roles in CoP's The science of learning Learning 2.0 Tools - A Summary PR 2.0:

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Spark Your Interest

MARCH 26, 2020

A common flaw in creating an e-learning module is to use a lacklustre outline to structure a course. For example, Share learning objectives. Insert a multiple-choice quiz. Secondly, it misses the opportunity to use the e-learning software to develop good learning. Use Branched Scenarios as a Quiz.

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Learnnovators

JUNE 16, 2015

The goal of this series is to build upon good implementations of instructional design, and go deeper into the nuances of what makes learning really work. It is particularly focused on eLearning, but almost all of what is mentioned also applies to face-to-face or virtual instruction.

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Instancy

JANUARY 13, 2021

What Industry Experts have to say about Spaced Learning? Spaced Retrieval is like the aspirin of instructional design. The key is to build spaced learning within the course design by applying the formula for spaced eLearning, which is, conduct three intensive eLearning sessions separated with two ten-minute breaks.

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Clark Quinn

MARCH 1, 2009

I intend to provide insight into many ways much of instructional design fails, and some pointers to avoid the problems. The point is not to say ‘bad designer’, but instead to point out how to do good design. Really, the key to learning is the practice. Previous Series Post.

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Instancy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

In fact, a lot has been written about PowerPoint based eLearning – some training experts and instructional designers have called it ‘page-turner’ eLearning. Services of an instructional designer are not used for creating such a course. The only input is the PowerPoint presentation and possibly audio narration files.

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learnWorlds

AUGUST 8, 2022

In this way, if an elearning administration purchases a compliance course by a freelance instructional designer, the resulting course will probably come in the SCORM format. would not support interoperability, the transfer of a course from one learning platform to another. SCORM may not support simulations. But, SCORM 1.2

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Kapp Notes

MAY 3, 2017

Action: Good game designers know that games are engaging because they require action right away. Instruction needs to be the same. Too often instructional design is about the content and not about the actions that need to occur. In a learning module, the outcome is more certain. Video on Learning Objectives.

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TalentLMS

MARCH 5, 2015

So, you have the content ready with learning objectives. The best part is, you are enjoying this instructional design process. If it’s a skill, you need to simulate the real-world operational equipment and/or environment. Define your course objective as a knowledge, skill or attitude (KSA).

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Learnnovators

JUNE 16, 2015

The goal of this series is to build upon good implementations of instructional design, and go deeper into the nuances of what makes learning really work. It is particularly focused on eLearning, but almost all of what is mentioned also applies to face-to-face or virtual instruction.

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ATD Learning Technologies

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

An LMS is a learning management system used to launch and track e-learning courses. Learners can log into the system to find and register for available or assigned courses; administrators can assign courses and run reports on completion and quiz results. Learn more at the Experience API website. What is Section 508?

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Capytech

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Since those humble beginnings now we’ve got a team of about forty-five people who are the bulk of that team is focused on the instructional design side of learning but of course, we got quality assurance components Arabic speakers, technical team, and so forth.

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Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 3, 2008

for Learning Professionals Ten Predictions for eLearning 2008 Test SCORM Courses with an LMS Request for Proposal (RFP) Samples Training Method Trends Corporate Learning Long Tail and Attention Crisis SCORM Test Web 2.0 Applications in Learning (24) Free - Web 2.0 for Learning Professionals (20) Tools Used (18) Learning 2.0

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Lemonade

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Game-based training is just like any other instructional design trend: a strategy to improve results. 2] Game-based training almost exclusively uses active learning; employees have to actively participate in the game in order to progress in training. Think more flashcards, than pop-quiz.

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LearnDash

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Instructional design is an exciting field and it is only growing in popularity given the strong presence of elearning in both the educational and for-profit industries. The instructional design world is a thriving one with many tools, tips, tricks, theories, and processes. Basic Instructional Design Principles.

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