Connect Thinking

JUNE 16, 2012

Instruction. For instruction screen recordings , I use Camtasia. For briefings and instructional videos , you need skills in instructional design and visual design. Storytelling forms part of this video subset. These videos help us to quickly digest what’s new, such as a new product launch or new procedure.

Learning Strategy 134

Learning Strategy Strategy Video Webcast 134

Connect Thinking

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

E-Learning instructional design is all about using techniques to help learners understand, assimilate and apply what is learnt back into the workplace. Skills in e-learning instructional design takes time to master. Identify best practice from industry and examine the instructional, assessment and visual elements.

Change 168

Change Management Association Learning Management System LMS 168

Connect Thinking

JANUARY 16, 2013

You need knowledge about instructional design, visual/graphic design and multimedia development. From a product perspective, our understanding of instructional design is ever evolving, and our preference for graphics and multimedia is also changing. You need to be clear about what topics are in and what’s out.

Streaming 140

Streaming Diversity Training Develop Instructional Design 140

Connect Thinking

AUGUST 17, 2012

In my E-Learning Academy blog post , I have provided tips to improve the instructional design of compliance e-learning. Compliance e-learning should always be only one part of a holistic strategy in building an ethical organisation.

Compliance Training 170

Compliance Training Compliance Culture Code of Conduct 170

Connect Thinking

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Prescribed learning is not about ‘content dump’ It’s about providing an instructional approach that enables new knowledge and skills to be readily assimilated. Of course, foundation knowledge or skills should always be couched in learner’s context so that they can understand how the information relates to them.

Knowledge 254

Knowledge Skills Technology Develop 254

Connect Thinking

MARCH 17, 2013

Sometimes Learning and Development find ourselves caught in the middle – wanting to inspire employees through engaging experiences yet instructed (or at least highly encouraged) to create the minimum required to be able to say content has been delivered – it’s now up to staff to apply.

Compliance Training 191

Compliance Training Compliance LMS Embed 191

Connect Thinking

AUGUST 4, 2012

Providing employees with the opportunity to develop content for sharing helps develop skills in instructional design, and encourages a culture of (dare I say) altruism. With similarities to points 3 and 4 above, this is about developing staff habit of creating content that is more accessible and usable than large documentation.

Blended Learning 157

Blended Learning Learning Strategy Wiki Strategy 157