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When I attend webinars or participate in online courses and conferences, I usually live blog my notes. In a recent discussion about how I have learned about instructional design without getting a master’s degree, someone asked me what courses and webinars I’ve attended. Because I have done so much live blogging, I was able to provide proof of my ongoing professional development efforts. Designing e-Learning for Maximum Motivation. MORE
Many people who wind up having training creation as part of their job roles have never had a full opportunity to learn about the basics of instructional design, how people learn, and how to develop training. One of those, and in fact the most commonly known one, is ADDIE. Design. MORE
The Morrison, Ross, and Kemp Model defines different elements, rather than “step, stage, level, or sequential items” of an instructional design, and emphasizes the adoption of continuous implementation and evaluation through the instructional design process. Continue Reading → The post Discovering Instructional Design 11: The Kemp Model appeared first on E-Learning Curve Blog. MORE
Over so often I get asked what fundamentals of game design apply to the design of learning games – a very difficult question to answer that. In my opinion, every sort of principle ever used in the design of commercial video games applies to the creation of digital learning games as well. My opinion is that game design can’t really be reduced to a set of guidelines that instructional designers can follow to design games that teach. MORE
Regular readers know we strive to make this blog a hub for corporate learning professionals. Agile learning design , Experience (Tin Can API) , social learning , and increasing the interactivity of eLearning were all hot topics at the major eLearning conferences this year. That’s because we started a second blog in 2013 on TheKnowledgeGuru.com , solely dedicated to using games for learning. We simply had too much content for one blog! MORE
Instructional Design (ID) is a process or systematic approach to developing the various learning courses or programs. Enough has been written about ID and its various theories and models that define the various approaches or strategies to learning design. If we were to attend a workshop on Instructional Design, I would envision it to look something like this: >ADDIE model has been listed again and separately because of its importance in the ID process. MORE
Recently my friend Ryan Tracey posted a list of 10 journals every e-learning professional should read in response to my list of 5 Books Every eLearning Professional Should Read which was in response to his 5 papers every learning professional should read (this feeling like the blogging equivalent to a game of tennis). The one thing that each blog has in common is that the author is making a positive contribution to the wider eLearning field (IMHO). MORE
If you’ve spent enough time reading about how to design an engaging online course, you’ve probably heard of gamification. The post Blog Round-up: Gamification appeared first on LearnDash. Instructional Design Mobile Learning gamification MORE
I thought it would be a good idea to share my list of top 25 blog posts on the subject. Are you playing the role of the Subject Matter Expert instead of the Instructional Designer? Hey You Rapid e-Learning Peeps, Slooow Down & Take a Little Drive on ISD Side of Town. How to Create a Visual Design for Your E-Learning Scenario. What Everyone Ought to Know About Designing an E-learning Course. MORE
Despite rumors to the contrary, Instructional Design is not dead. . You may have noticed the many articles and blog posts stating that instructional design is dead, and by extension, so is the role of Instructional Designer. I even saw this tweet the other day (in part)…”When will instructional designers get their heads out of their asses and understand that their roles are dying out.” MORE
Corporate Learning Education elearning instructional design Learning Learning Blogs Learning TechnologyHere’s my daily reading list from which I pick and chose every day. The represent the best minds in the area of learning and learning technology. Enjoy! Aaron Silvers Adventures in Corporate Education aLearning Allison Rossett Assets B Online Learning Blogger in Middle-earth Bottom-Line Performance Bozarthzone brave new org Brian Dusablon Challenge to Learn Clark [.]. MORE
It has been an very busy at work, which of course limits time to blog but has more directly affected the motivation to blog. Many a nights I have said to myself, "I spent the entire day on my PC designing and creating eLearning, I don''t think I want to spent tonight writing about it." Don''t get me wrong, I do enjoy writing about eLearning and instructional design, but it needs to not feel like a chore. Blogging MORE
Learning Education elearning instructional design Corporate Learning Learning Technology Learning BlogsHere’s my daily reading list from which I pick and chose every day. The represent the best minds in the area of learning and learning technology. Enjoy! Aaron Silvers Adventures in Corporate Education aLearning Allison Rossett Assets B Online Learning Blogger in Middle-earth Bottom-Line Performance Bozarthzone brave new org Brian Dusablon Challenge to Learn Clark [.]. MORE
The ADDIE and Agile frameworks are two development methodologies that are leveraged to guide L&D teams through a project. The philosophies of the ADDIE and Agile methodologies share many of the same practices. Both ADDIE and Agile have their place in L&D. MORE
For my 100th post, I’ve been listed on the Top eLearning Blog sites! Adult Learning Apps and Tools for eLearning eLearning Tools Blogs education eLearning instructional designer Learning Analytics Learning styles Why Adults LearnSource: Adult Learning with Technology, Author at e-Learning Feeds. MORE
As an instructional designer, I’ve often wondered why so many organizations place such a heavy emphasis on adhering to instructional design processes such as ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, and Evaluation) or SAM (Successive Approximation Model), when the reality is that many of the problems that we address with effective instructional designs are ill-structured and require much more complex problem solving-strategies than what is represented in these processes. MORE
Instructional Design Effective e-Learning Design Carrie Zens Holiday microlearning eLearning Design Tips MLearningBy Carrie Zens , Director of Marketing / @carriezens. It's that time of year again. And, like many holidays, it's super fun to see Easter through the eyes of children. Having three little boys, I love to see their creativity and joyful messiness explode while decorating Easter eggs. MORE
I recently gave a presentation to the Online Network of Independent Learning Professionals about blogging to build your business. This is specifically about what I have learned about blogging to build your reputation as a learning consultant over my 9+ years of blogging. I started blogging in December 2006 as a tool for my own professional development. Now I have my business in one place and my blog in another, which splits my online identity. MORE
In early May we launched our Learning Game Design Blog on the Knowledge Guru website. The blog has become a great source of information for anyone interested in game based learning and gamification—thanks in large part to an incredibly in-depth blog series by Sharon Boller. The Learning Game Design Series. The Learning Game Design Series is designed to take you through the 5-step process we use for designing games. Dump ADDIE. MORE
The Instructional Design process can be said to have a number of stages. Continue Reading → The post Discovering Instructional Design 9: Implementation and Improvement appeared first on E-Learning Curve Blog. ADDIE E-learning Design E-learning Development Instructional Design 4-level model content delivery criterion test e-learning elearning implementation improvement instructional design ISD Kirkpatrick learning program MORE
The simple answer is you use an instructional design model. An instructional design model is a tool or a framework to develop your training materials. With an instructional design model, employees can better understand why there is a training need and breaks down the process of designing training material into steps. Implementing the Addie Model. ADDIE stands for analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate. Design. MORE
Five years ago today, I published my first two posts on this blog. I have done better in 2011, with 52 posts, but one of my goals for 2012 is to blog more regularly. When I started this, I had no idea how much I would learn through blogging and how many wonderful people I would get to know. I’m a better instructional designer today because I’ve been blogging for five years. Thank you for reading, commenting, blogging, and sharing. MORE
Unlike the other series, which was focused on deeper eLearning design, they’re not linked thematically and instead cover a wide range of topics that were mutually agreed as being personally interesting and of interest to their argument. Advanced Instructional Design. Reviewing Design Processes. design mobile social strategyAs I did with Learnnovators , with Litmos I’ve also done a series of posts , in this case a year’s worth. MORE
In our first Back to Basics blog “What is Instructional Design?” we talked about the concept and definition of instructional design. This week, we wanted to cover some common terms that you are bound to hear in almost instructional design setting. For the experienced Instructional Designers out there, what terminology did you wish you had known first? Analysis: First phase of ADDIE. Such instruction is usually self-paced. MORE
Everyone working in instructional design, learning experience design, or elearning should have a portfolio. This post on building an instructional design portfolio includes what to include and additional tips. This blog and my portfolio were both built with WordPress. These are both self-hosted sites now, although my blog was on WordPress.com for many years. The post Instructional Design Portfolio Resources appeared first on Experiencing eLearning. MORE
Someone asked me in last week’s eLearning Freelancer Bootcamp Q&A about how I maintain my blogging momentum. I’ve been blogging since late 2006, and I’m still publishing every week. Many people start blogging but struggle to get past the first handful of posts. MORE
This is post #3 in a series about how to become an instructional designer. I know many instructional designers were originally teachers or trainers who changed careers (just like I did). However, just like every other field, instructional design has its own set of jargon and specialized knowledge. If you’re considering moving into instructional design, I think one of the best things to do is just to start reading about it. MORE
2019 was a big year for my blog. I started this blog in 2006 as a free wordpress.com blog. I was using my blog primarily as a tool for my own reflection and learning. This is post #1,115 on my blog. Many of the republished posts have 40-50% new content, so the revisions often take as long as a new blog post. What Does an Instructional Designer Do? According to my time tracking, I spent about 132 hours on my blog in 2019. Blogging MORE
7 of our best blog posts on building community during quarantine. If this is the first time you’re hearing about social learning, this blog post is a good place to start. This blog walks through some tips on how to create a group project for online learners that will be successful rather than otherwise. The post Blog Roundup: Social Learning while Social Distancing appeared first on LearnDash. E-Learning Instructional Design community social learning student support MORE
We want you to read our eLearning blog, of course, and we work hard to serve up useful content for you. So we wanted to share a few other eLearning blogs that we think are great too! . eLearning Leadership Blog. Our friends over at Allen Interactions have a great blog on instructional design and more. Adobe eLearning Blog. With multiple contributors, the Adobe eLearning blog covers a spectrum of topics from tutorials to industry news. MORE
These are some of my favorites, plus recommendations from readers of my blog. Instructional Design. Design For How People Le arn by Julie Dirksen is one of my favorite books in the field. The Accidental Instructional Designer by Cammy Bean is especially good for career changers and those who landed in instructional design from other fields. It provides a model for the range of skills that fall under the umbrella of “instructional design.” MORE
In the last article , we discussed ID, ISD and the various models and frameworks associated with both. The article ended with an introduction to ADDIE framework of learning design. The five phases of ADDIE framework encompass the entire content development process, from discovery to delivery. In a typical waterfall model of design, all phases are sequential and a phase is dependent on the preceding phase and is the precursor to the following phase. Design Phase. MORE
I missed my anniversary by a few days, but I’ve now been blogging for 8 years. My Instructional Design Careers posts also continue to be popular, and are a primary way people find me on search engines. Image Credit: Graphic Stock Filed under: Blogging , Lifelong Learning My first post on 12/26/06 explained that I was creating a graduate course on social media for teachers and felt I should “practice what I preach.” MORE
In our own, considered, humble opinion, we have an awesome blog that every eLearning professional should read. Here are a few blogs that you simply must bookmark and read on a consistent basis: 1. An eLearning blog created by accomplished scientist and Educational Developer at Queen’s University, Eric Tremblay. E-Learning 24/7 Blog. https://www.opensesame.com/blog. Social Learning Blog. An industry blog brought to you by LMS giant Interactyx. MORE
Back when I wrote my instructional design careers series in 2007, I was only aware of a few blogs by instructional designers. Since then, I’ve discovered a wealth of blogs by instructional designers, e-learning developers, and workplace learning specialists. Instructional Designers. Design for Learning is written by Natalie Laderas-Kilkenny, a former coworker of mine who blogs on education and technology. MORE
For my 100th post, I’ve been listed on the Top eLearning Blog sites! Adult Learning Apps and Tools for eLearning eLearning Tools Blogs education eLearning instructional designer Learning Analytics Learning styles Why Adults LearnSource: Adult Learning with Technology, Author at e-Learning Feeds. MORE
Experiencing eLearning
AUGUST 11, 2020
Someone asked me in last week’s eLearning Freelancer Bootcamp Q&A about how I maintain my blogging momentum. I’ve been blogging since late 2006, and I’m still publishing every week. Many people start blogging but struggle to get past the first handful of posts.
LearnDash
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
If you’ve spent enough time reading about how to design an engaging online course, you’ve probably heard of gamification. The post Blog Round-up: Gamification appeared first on LearnDash. Instructional Design Mobile Learning gamification
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Experiencing eLearning
JULY 6, 2010
Back when I wrote my instructional design careers series in 2007, I was only aware of a few blogs by instructional designers. Since then, I’ve discovered a wealth of blogs by instructional designers, e-learning developers, and workplace learning specialists. Instructional Designers. Design for Learning is written by Natalie Laderas-Kilkenny, a former coworker of mine who blogs on education and technology.
InfoPro Learning
JULY 24, 2020
The ADDIE and Agile frameworks are two development methodologies that are leveraged to guide L&D teams through a project. The philosophies of the ADDIE and Agile methodologies share many of the same practices. Both ADDIE and Agile have their place in L&D.
Origin Learning
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
In the last article , we discussed ID, ISD and the various models and frameworks associated with both. The article ended with an introduction to ADDIE framework of learning design. The five phases of ADDIE framework encompass the entire content development process, from discovery to delivery. In a typical waterfall model of design, all phases are sequential and a phase is dependent on the preceding phase and is the precursor to the following phase. Design Phase.
Origin Learning
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Instructional Design (ID) is a process or systematic approach to developing the various learning courses or programs. Enough has been written about ID and its various theories and models that define the various approaches or strategies to learning design. If we were to attend a workshop on Instructional Design, I would envision it to look something like this: >ADDIE model has been listed again and separately because of its importance in the ID process.
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Experiencing eLearning
DECEMBER 29, 2014
I missed my anniversary by a few days, but I’ve now been blogging for 8 years. My Instructional Design Careers posts also continue to be popular, and are a primary way people find me on search engines. Image Credit: Graphic Stock Filed under: Blogging , Lifelong Learning My first post on 12/26/06 explained that I was creating a graduate course on social media for teachers and felt I should “practice what I preach.”
LearnDash
APRIL 1, 2020
7 of our best blog posts on building community during quarantine. If this is the first time you’re hearing about social learning, this blog post is a good place to start. This blog walks through some tips on how to create a group project for online learners that will be successful rather than otherwise. The post Blog Roundup: Social Learning while Social Distancing appeared first on LearnDash. E-Learning Instructional Design community social learning student support
Experiencing eLearning
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
This is post #3 in a series about how to become an instructional designer. I know many instructional designers were originally teachers or trainers who changed careers (just like I did). However, just like every other field, instructional design has its own set of jargon and specialized knowledge. If you’re considering moving into instructional design, I think one of the best things to do is just to start reading about it.
Continu
DECEMBER 30, 2019
The simple answer is you use an instructional design model. An instructional design model is a tool or a framework to develop your training materials. With an instructional design model, employees can better understand why there is a training need and breaks down the process of designing training material into steps. Implementing the Addie Model. ADDIE stands for analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate. Design.
KnowledgeStar
AUGUST 27, 2012
Learning Education elearning instructional design Corporate Learning Learning Technology Learning BlogsHere’s my daily reading list from which I pick and chose every day. The represent the best minds in the area of learning and learning technology. Enjoy! Aaron Silvers Adventures in Corporate Education aLearning Allison Rossett Assets B Online Learning Blogger in Middle-earth Bottom-Line Performance Bozarthzone brave new org Brian Dusablon Challenge to Learn Clark [.].
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The E-Learning Curve
JANUARY 26, 2018
The Morrison, Ross, and Kemp Model defines different elements, rather than “step, stage, level, or sequential items” of an instructional design, and emphasizes the adoption of continuous implementation and evaluation through the instructional design process. Continue Reading → The post Discovering Instructional Design 11: The Kemp Model appeared first on E-Learning Curve Blog.
Experiencing eLearning
MAY 3, 2016
I recently gave a presentation to the Online Network of Independent Learning Professionals about blogging to build your business. This is specifically about what I have learned about blogging to build your reputation as a learning consultant over my 9+ years of blogging. I started blogging in December 2006 as a tool for my own professional development. Now I have my business in one place and my blog in another, which splits my online identity.
The E-Learning Curve
JANUARY 18, 2018
The Instructional Design process can be said to have a number of stages. Continue Reading → The post Discovering Instructional Design 9: Implementation and Improvement appeared first on E-Learning Curve Blog. ADDIE E-learning Design E-learning Development Instructional Design 4-level model content delivery criterion test e-learning elearning implementation improvement instructional design ISD Kirkpatrick learning program
Experiencing eLearning
DECEMBER 26, 2011
Five years ago today, I published my first two posts on this blog. I have done better in 2011, with 52 posts, but one of my goals for 2012 is to blog more regularly. When I started this, I had no idea how much I would learn through blogging and how many wonderful people I would get to know. I’m a better instructional designer today because I’ve been blogging for five years. Thank you for reading, commenting, blogging, and sharing.
Experiencing eLearning
JANUARY 27, 2015
When I attend webinars or participate in online courses and conferences, I usually live blog my notes. In a recent discussion about how I have learned about instructional design without getting a master’s degree, someone asked me what courses and webinars I’ve attended. Because I have done so much live blogging, I was able to provide proof of my ongoing professional development efforts. Designing e-Learning for Maximum Motivation.
eLearning Brothers
JULY 11, 2018
We want you to read our eLearning blog, of course, and we work hard to serve up useful content for you. So we wanted to share a few other eLearning blogs that we think are great too! . eLearning Leadership Blog. Our friends over at Allen Interactions have a great blog on instructional design and more. Adobe eLearning Blog. With multiple contributors, the Adobe eLearning blog covers a spectrum of topics from tutorials to industry news.
Clark Quinn
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Unlike the other series, which was focused on deeper eLearning design, they’re not linked thematically and instead cover a wide range of topics that were mutually agreed as being personally interesting and of interest to their argument. Advanced Instructional Design. Reviewing Design Processes. design mobile social strategyAs I did with Learnnovators , with Litmos I’ve also done a series of posts , in this case a year’s worth.
Adult Learning with Technology
JUNE 19, 2017
For my 100th post, I’ve been listed on the Top eLearning Blog sites! Adult Learning Apps and Tools for eLearning eLearning Tools Blogs education eLearning instructional designer Learning Analytics Learning styles Why Adults LearnSource: Adult Learning with Technology, Author at e-Learning Feeds.
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Adult Learning with Technology
JUNE 19, 2017
For my 100th post, I’ve been listed on the Top eLearning Blog sites! Adult Learning Apps and Tools for eLearning eLearning Tools Blogs education eLearning instructional designer Learning Analytics Learning styles Why Adults LearnSource: Adult Learning with Technology, Author at e-Learning Feeds.
Convergence Training
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
Many people who wind up having training creation as part of their job roles have never had a full opportunity to learn about the basics of instructional design, how people learn, and how to develop training. One of those, and in fact the most commonly known one, is ADDIE. Design.
Upside Learning
APRIL 21, 2010
I thought it would be a good idea to share my list of top 25 blog posts on the subject. Are you playing the role of the Subject Matter Expert instead of the Instructional Designer? Hey You Rapid e-Learning Peeps, Slooow Down & Take a Little Drive on ISD Side of Town. How to Create a Visual Design for Your E-Learning Scenario. What Everyone Ought to Know About Designing an E-learning Course.
Experiencing eLearning
DECEMBER 24, 2019
2019 was a big year for my blog. I started this blog in 2006 as a free wordpress.com blog. I was using my blog primarily as a tool for my own reflection and learning. This is post #1,115 on my blog. Many of the republished posts have 40-50% new content, so the revisions often take as long as a new blog post. What Does an Instructional Designer Do? According to my time tracking, I spent about 132 hours on my blog in 2019. Blogging
Upside Learning
MARCH 31, 2010
Over so often I get asked what fundamentals of game design apply to the design of learning games – a very difficult question to answer that. In my opinion, every sort of principle ever used in the design of commercial video games applies to the creation of digital learning games as well. My opinion is that game design can’t really be reduced to a set of guidelines that instructional designers can follow to design games that teach.
Experiencing eLearning
JULY 2, 2019
Everyone working in instructional design, learning experience design, or elearning should have a portfolio. This post on building an instructional design portfolio includes what to include and additional tips. This blog and my portfolio were both built with WordPress. These are both self-hosted sites now, although my blog was on WordPress.com for many years. The post Instructional Design Portfolio Resources appeared first on Experiencing eLearning.
eLearning Cyclops
JANUARY 1, 2013
It has been an very busy at work, which of course limits time to blog but has more directly affected the motivation to blog. Many a nights I have said to myself, "I spent the entire day on my PC designing and creating eLearning, I don''t think I want to spent tonight writing about it." Don''t get me wrong, I do enjoy writing about eLearning and instructional design, but it needs to not feel like a chore. Blogging
Obsidian Learning
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
In our first Back to Basics blog “What is Instructional Design?” we talked about the concept and definition of instructional design. This week, we wanted to cover some common terms that you are bound to hear in almost instructional design setting. For the experienced Instructional Designers out there, what terminology did you wish you had known first? Analysis: First phase of ADDIE. Such instruction is usually self-paced.
Experiencing eLearning
JULY 16, 2019
These are some of my favorites, plus recommendations from readers of my blog. Instructional Design. Design For How People Le arn by Julie Dirksen is one of my favorite books in the field. The Accidental Instructional Designer by Cammy Bean is especially good for career changers and those who landed in instructional design from other fields. It provides a model for the range of skills that fall under the umbrella of “instructional design.”
eLearning Brothers
APRIL 10, 2015
In our own, considered, humble opinion, we have an awesome blog that every eLearning professional should read. Here are a few blogs that you simply must bookmark and read on a consistent basis: 1. An eLearning blog created by accomplished scientist and Educational Developer at Queen’s University, Eric Tremblay. E-Learning 24/7 Blog. https://www.opensesame.com/blog. Social Learning Blog. An industry blog brought to you by LMS giant Interactyx.
Bottom-Line Performance
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Regular readers know we strive to make this blog a hub for corporate learning professionals. Agile learning design , Experience (Tin Can API) , social learning , and increasing the interactivity of eLearning were all hot topics at the major eLearning conferences this year. That’s because we started a second blog in 2013 on TheKnowledgeGuru.com , solely dedicated to using games for learning. We simply had too much content for one blog!
Bottom-Line Performance
SEPTEMBER 14, 2013
In early May we launched our Learning Game Design Blog on the Knowledge Guru website. The blog has become a great source of information for anyone interested in game based learning and gamification—thanks in large part to an incredibly in-depth blog series by Sharon Boller. The Learning Game Design Series. The Learning Game Design Series is designed to take you through the 5-step process we use for designing games. Dump ADDIE.
Learning Rebels
MARCH 23, 2017
Despite rumors to the contrary, Instructional Design is not dead. . You may have noticed the many articles and blog posts stating that instructional design is dead, and by extension, so is the role of Instructional Designer. I even saw this tweet the other day (in part)…”When will instructional designers get their heads out of their asses and understand that their roles are dying out.”
Matthew Guyan
FEBRUARY 18, 2017
Recently my friend Ryan Tracey posted a list of 10 journals every e-learning professional should read in response to my list of 5 Books Every eLearning Professional Should Read which was in response to his 5 papers every learning professional should read (this feeling like the blogging equivalent to a game of tennis). The one thing that each blog has in common is that the author is making a positive contribution to the wider eLearning field (IMHO).
eLearning Brothers
AUGUST 10, 2018
As an instructional designer, I’ve often wondered why so many organizations place such a heavy emphasis on adhering to instructional design processes such as ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, and Evaluation) or SAM (Successive Approximation Model), when the reality is that many of the problems that we address with effective instructional designs are ill-structured and require much more complex problem solving-strategies than what is represented in these processes.
Allen Interactions
APRIL 13, 2017
Instructional Design Effective e-Learning Design Carrie Zens Holiday microlearning eLearning Design Tips MLearningBy Carrie Zens , Director of Marketing / @carriezens. It's that time of year again. And, like many holidays, it's super fun to see Easter through the eyes of children. Having three little boys, I love to see their creativity and joyful messiness explode while decorating Easter eggs.
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