Upside Learning

JULY 20, 2010

A couple of month back I had shared a list of top 30 online resources for instructional designers to keep up with. Recently I came across this discussion on LinkedIn – best book for beginning instructional designers. e- Learning and the Science of Instruction by Ruth Colvin Clark & Richard E.

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Learnnovators

JULY 26, 2023

Now, in case you aren’t aware, Don Norman is the father of human-centered design, who literally coined the term ‘user experience’. And among his many, many accolades is his seminal book “The Design of Everyday Things”. A key element of our work in instructional design is persuasion. So, here goes.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Instructional designers and training managers sometimes ask me, “How do I train SMEs to write better branching scenarios?” Instead, I think we as instructional designers and LXDs should interview the SMEs as part of our analysis, and then we should write it. They aren’t experts in learning.

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Challenge to Learn

MAY 3, 2013

I have read the book from Michael Allen ( and Richard Sites) with a lot of interest and it is a book that I can recommend to read, it does explain the why and the how of the approach and it contains a lot of practical stuff like examples and check list that will help you get started. The book starts with why we need a new approach.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

APRIL 22, 2024

It’s not as if designers and developers are heartless beasts who think that people with disabilities deserve to be left out. Most often, it’s that we’re not sure how to develop accessible eLearning without compromising effective instructional design. Summary We don’t have to sacrifice good design for accessibility.

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Instancy

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The idea of instructional design evolved in the 1950s. Instructional design is the process by which learning materials such as online courses, e-books, interactive videos, simulations, virtual reality training, etc., are designed, developed, and delivered to the learner. ADDIE stands for? A nalyze,?

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Roundtable Learning

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Finding the right Instructional Designer for your team is no easy feat. . From making sure they’re up-to-date on the latest software to ensuring they understand how to apply adult learning principles, hiring the right Instructional Designer that’s qualified for your team is a challenging process.

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Learning Rebels

JUNE 22, 2023

Although that’s not to say that those of us who have been around the block a time or two don’t require an adjustment in knowledge and mindset, and to this point, books can be invaluable resources to guide you on your journey. Top Five Books for your summer reading list So – here, my friends, is your reading list for the summer.

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

MBA, a distinguished consultant, speaker, researcher, and founder of Work-Learning Research, shares his extensive expertise in instructional design, training, and consulting. Effective Survey Methodology: Addresses limitations of smile sheet ratings with distinctive questions for actionable data. Will, Ph.D.,

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CourseArc

JULY 12, 2017

If you’ve never created an online course before, you may not be familiar with the term “instructional designer,” but that’s exactly what you’re about to become! Instructional design is the act of creating of educational resources. This book is ideal for novices. Clark, Chopeta Lyons).

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 16, 2019

This is a compilation and update of my book list and book review posts. Instructional Design. Design For How People Le arn by Julie Dirksen is one of my favorite books in the field. It provides a model for the range of skills that fall under the umbrella of “instructional design.” eLearning.

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eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Instructional designers were getting ready to be in high demand, especially in the corporate world. Instructional technologists was a term, many folks had heard of. Now, go back to the late 90s into the early 2000’s, with instructional designers developing WBT courses (Web-Based Training) and e-learning developers.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 27, 2022

This post includes recommendations for people to follow, books to read, and other resources. DEI Training and Branching Scenarios : DEI training is hard to do effectively. How Research Informs My Work : How research informs my work as an instructional designer, in writing, designing, and justifying my decisions.

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learnWorlds

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As an instructional designer, you want to have all the tools and resources in your inventory to build engaging e-learning content. Staying up to date with current e-learning trends , refining your instructional methods , and ultimately providing unique learning experiences to learners is the recipe for success.

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Clark Quinn

DECEMBER 23, 2014

On the other hand, processes like ADDIE make it easy to take a waterfall approach to elearning, mistakenly trusting that ‘if you include the elements, it is good’ without understanding the nuances of what makes the elements work. First, before I harp on the points of darkness, let me twist my head 360 and defend ADDIE. It just might.

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Adobe Captivate

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Are you an Instructional Designer looking for inspiration? Here are 5 Instructional Design books you should add to your must-read list. Top 5 Instructional Design Books For Instructional Design Professionals. Understanding By Design, 2nd Edition (by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe).

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Clark Quinn

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Which underpins why it makes sense to talk about Learning Experience Design (LXD) and not just instructional design. We need to accommodate complexity in learning design. (* Which I talk about in Chapter 2 of my learning science book , and in my workshops on the same topic through the Allen Academy.).

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Allen is a leader in the field of design, developing and delivering online instruction. He is the author of seven book including a best-seller on creating effective e-learning and in has received ASTD’s Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance Award in 2011. I felt I was sharing the best process.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2017

If your New Year’s Resolution is to read more books, you’ve found the right post. This is a compilation and update of my previous book list and review posts. Instructional Design. Design For How People Learn by Julie Dirksen is one of my favorite books in the field.

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LearnDash

JULY 6, 2021

We’ve talked a lot on this blog about the importance of good instructional design , which often focuses on how educators create course content. However, a key aspect of good instructional design is how that material is presented, visually. When we read articles online, we don’t approach it the same way we would a book.

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CommLab India

AUGUST 28, 2016

This is where Instructional Design Model s come into the picture. What is an Instructional Design Model? An instructional design model is a tool, a framework to develop instructional materials. It helps instructional designers provide a structure and meaning to the learning material.

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Instancy

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

In the dynamic world of training and instructional design, the quest for creating engaging and interactive eLearning content that keeps learners hooked is never-ending. This array of tools empowers instructional designers to craft visually appealing and well-structured eLearning modules that resonate with their target audience.

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Maestro

MARCH 24, 2022

What instructional design tools are currently in your toolbox? At Maestro, we regularly take stock in the available tools for instructional designers and consider what the best ones are, from software to style guides, diagnostics to downloads. Instructional design software tools. Collaboration tools.

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CLO Magazine

APRIL 10, 2023

But, as with any new technology, there are obstacles that instructional designers must navigate to create effective training programs in the Metaverse. In this article, I will delve into the challenges faced by learning and development professionals in designing immersive training experiences and explore potential solutions.

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Knowledge Guru

APRIL 12, 2017

As the instructional designer, she expects you to create the learning game. You’re already on staff and it’s your job to create training content… so it seems natural that you would have the skills to design a serious game or gamification system as well. What is Instructional Design? The problem?

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 31, 2016

Will Thalheimer’s book Performance-Focused Smile Sheets changes that by giving guidelines and example questions for effective evaluations. I’ve always used them too, but Thalheimer shows in the book how we can do much better. Can you identify what makes particular questions effective or ineffective?

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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.

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CommLab India

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Instructional Design (ID) plays a crucial role in designing an engaging and effective e-learning course. The instructional designer employs ID strategies to create good e-learning courses that facilitate optimum knowledge transfer. Set effective learning objectives. Use effective audio and videos .

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eLearning Brothers

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Elements of Effective Scenarios. Here are some elements that designers should consider when creating effective scenarios: involves mentally processing and connecting the content presented to the question/task. Here is more research done about the effectiveness of scenarios.). Scenario Ideas for Instructional Designers.

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The eLearning Coach

JULY 3, 2020

In this episode, Peter Shea and I discuss the roles that instructional designers play in higher education and what it's like to work in that environment. Have you ever considered starting a learning design career in higher education? He is also an instructional designer, teacher, editor, and writer.

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Kitaboo

JANUARY 31, 2024

Augmented reality books have facilitated active participation in learners as opposed to the conventional teaching-listening method. While using augmented reality books , a person can continue accessing paper-based textbooks with an add-on of a virtual environment for an immersive experience. What are Augmented Reality Books?

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Limestone Learning

MARCH 29, 2022

Chris Knowlton, a Chief Video Evangelist for Panopto, will share six actionable solutions for using asynchronous (on-demand) videos to improve training productivity and effectiveness, and three examples of when you should opt for real-time training instead. Dr. Myra Hubbard, author of the book W.I.S.E. Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 12 p.m.–1

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 16, 2013

Last month, a reader named Jackie asked me a number of thoughtful questions about transitioning from teaching K-12 public school to instructional design. Some organizations do evaluate at all four of Kirkpatrick’s levels, and the Success Case Method is another good strategy for evaluating training effectiveness. New Trends.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 5, 2010

Episode #8 of Instructional Design Live on EdTechTalk. A conversation with Professor Karl Kapp on instructional design – with a focus on the differences in ID as a practice in the academic and corporate worlds. See my interview with him last week on his new book.) ADDIE is a process. Knowledge acquisition.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 4, 2006

There are a number of alternatives to the ADDIE instructional design model which are not considered or given much due in the “main stream” ID press. It is the strategies that we apply to the materials we are teaching that make learning effective or not effective.

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Integrated Learnings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Stephen Covey is a well-known organizational consultant, perhaps especially well known for his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. I was thinking about the book the other day, and I also started thinking about how those habits might translate for instructional design specifically. Habit 1: Be proactive.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 11, 2011

These are my live blogged notes from a webinar today with Float Learning: Instructional Design for Mobile #id4mlearning. Resources: Gary Woodill’s The Mobile Learning Edge Clark Quinn, Designing mLearning Barbara Ballard, Designing the Mobile User Experience (We can tell a field is about to take off because there’s a big rash of books!)

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