Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Working in instructional design, I’ve had the privilege to learn a little bit about a lot of different fields. Taking this into account when designing training can make the difference between “out of touch” and “helpful.”. Want to continue the conversation? The same is true in the work world.

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Learnnovators

JUNE 2, 2021

I’ve been an Instructional Designer for many years now. After all, design lives in the space where there is no formulaic answer. And Instructional Designers work with the unknown and the unfamiliar on a daily basis. Starting the list off gently, this designer is not really that bad. They’re just. Unexciting.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This post includes links to four AI tools, visual and UI design, predictions and trends for L&D in 2024, scenarios and simulations, and Articulate Rise. This was created in Playground and edited in Affinity Designer. AI tools What AI Tools are Instructional Designers Using?

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 16, 2021

Instead of just saying correct or incorrect, use a combination of intrinsic and instructional feedback for more effective scenario-based learning. In her book Scenario-based e-Learning: Evidence-Based Guidelines for Online Workforce Learning , Ruth Clark labels the two types of feedback “intrinsic” and “instructional.”

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The eLearning Coach

MAY 17, 2023

The Accidental Instructional Designer has a second edition! What do instructional designers need to know and understand right now. Cammy updated one of the most well-known books in our field and there is now a second edition, The Accidental Instructional Designer, Second Edition.

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CourseArc

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

At CourseArc, we are lovers of all things online learning and we have noticed some common traits amongst our team members and the instructional designers wo rking for many of our clients. These folks LOVE online learning and you can too by learning and adopting the 5 Love Languages of the Instructional Designer.

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Learnnovators

APRIL 26, 2023

And what does it have to do with instructional design? So, how can you bring the magic of storytelling into your work as an instructional designer? Imagine you're designing an online course about financial planning. Interesting story and all, Vidya. But why are you telling me all this? Glad you asked!

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eLearning Industry

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Organizations that are looking to switch from ILT to eLearning need to follow a design plan for effective conversion. Check this article to know more about the design plan that’s used in ILT to eLearning conversion. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 13, 2021

In this post, I share links on instructional writing, identifying strengths, project management tools, design principles, and more. Instructional writing. We all probably know we should use easier to understand language in instructional writing, but this article provides more specifics on how to actually do that.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I have also recorded several conversations about instructional design careers, freelancing, and other topics. I had a great conversation with Betty Dannewitz on her If You Ask Betty podcast. This is a short conversation (about 20 minutes), if you’re looking for a quick intro to scenario-based learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 6, 2023

This post includes links on game design, branching scenario tools and templates, ChatGPT prompts for ID, AI tools, learning science, engagement, and the “magic email” for freelancers and consultants. When designing eLearning games using interactive stories, ask yourself the following six questions: What’s the point?

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eLearningMind

MAY 23, 2016

In most cases (and especially for in-house instructional design situations) the instructional design and product design and development teams operate side-by-side. Reason #1: Learner-Centered Design. Each is stored neatly in its box, and any collaboration happens in an “over the wall” type of interaction.

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IT Training Department Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to hire an instructional designer, find some help for your next project, or are an instructional designer looking to improve your skills, this blog post is a must-read. For training resources to have maximum impact, instructional designers must adhere to the instructional design commandments.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 28, 2020

I had the great pleasure of having an extended conversation with Keith Quinn for the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) Learncast. The post Designing Engaging Digital Learning Podcast appeared first on Experiencing eLearning. Recording this podcast on learning was genuinely a highlight of my week.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This conversation was recorded shortly after I was announced as part of Eduflow’s list of top 100 most influential people in learning , so we talked about that top 100 list, my career trajectory, and how I became well-known in the field of instructional design. I swear, it makes sense in context. or Spotify.

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KnowledgeOne

JULY 13, 2023

Within this digital realm, instructional designers play a pivotal role in crafting engaging and effective learning experiences. We are thrilled to share that one of our courses has been honoured with the Award of Excellence and Innovation in Instructional Design by the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (CNIE).

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The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A future skill for instructional designers is designing for voice controls. I speak with Myra Roldan about conversation design for the voice user interface (VUI). Do you wonder what learning experience designers will be doing in the future? Read my review of Design A Voice User Interface Workbook.

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Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

I write about instructional design (ID) all the time but I’ve never stopped to explain what Instructional Designers really do. So, here’s my personal definition instead: Instructional design is the art/science of making things make sense. Basic visual design. Basic visual design. Creativity.

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The eLearning Coach

JULY 23, 2023

I think this conversation with Megan Torrance will clarify things for you. I think this conversation with Megan Torrance will clarify things for you. Megan is the author of important books in our field, including Data and Analytics for Instructional Designers and Agile for Instructional Designers.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 5, 2016

It started with a simple conversation…. Very briefly we discussed the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of my new project and at the end of our brief conversation I was left with a new term; “learning experience”. Learning experience design simply means creating experiences rather than just curriculum. my P&L head asked me. “Do Of course!”

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B Online Learning

APRIL 1, 2020

In my last blog post, I explored the Modality Principle from the book Elearning and the Science of Instruction by Ruth Colvin Clark […]. The post Using a Conversational Tone in your eLearning Courses appeared first on B Online Learning.

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CourseArc

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

At CourseArc, we are lovers of all things online learning and we have noticed some common traits amongst our team members and the instructional designers wo rking for many of our clients. These folks LOVE online learning and you can too by learning and adopting the 5 Love Languages of the Instructional Designer.

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Breakthrough eLearning

OCTOBER 29, 2010

I recently came across an interesting online conversational podcast with Clark Quinn (Quinnovation) and Cammy Bean (Kineo) on the topic of "instructional design malpractice." Otherwise, we may be rightly charged with "instructional design malpractice." " title="Atom feed">Site Feed

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 21, 2023

We already have the learning objectives and used them for designing the training, so let’s use them again here. Do we need clear learning objectives when we design training? Should we give those to learners with the same language we use for ourselves as designers? Objectives are designed to guide behavior.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Rather than delivering eLearning content as a lecture, you can explain it through conversations. It’s possible to use conversations even with a low budget. In the past, I’ve created conversation-driven eLearning with video, animation, and photos. Try a comic book or graphic novel style with conversation bubbles.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 1, 2017

Rather than delivering eLearning content as a lecture, you can explain it through conversations. It’s possible to use conversations even with a low budget. In the past, I’ve created conversation-driven eLearning with video, animation, and photos. Try a comic book or graphic novel style with conversation bubbles.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 16, 2011

If you’re trying to plan or create a portfolio, check out April Hayman’s very thorough series on creating an instructional design portfolio: Decide what skills you want to showcase. I haven’t tried Google Sites myself, but it’s come up in several conversations I’ve read about portfolio options.

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Origin Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Instructional design is certainly not an easy business. Instructional designers shoulder the important responsibility of sugar-coating the critical learning content in such a manner that training becomes not just a mandatory activity, but something that employees love. Now how do you do that? T rigger T hinking.

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E-Learning Provocateur

AUGUST 12, 2014

That’s the view of some user-oriented design proponents. Whereas that post explored the role of the learner in the content development process, how about their role in the broader instructional design process? Carr-Chellman & Savoy (2004) provide a broad overview of user design. User-centered design.

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The eLearning Coach

AUGUST 9, 2022

When you create surveys for instructional design do you use a process that will get the most accurate results? In this episode, I explore survey design with forms specialist, Caroline Jarrett. When you create surveys for instructional design, such as for an audience analysis or evaluation, what process do you use?

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Spark Your Interest

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Traps To Avoid When Hiring An Instructional Designer. This is the last in our series of articles discussing finding and selecting a great instructional design company. In our first article we discussed the 10 Qualities and Skills of Great Instructional Design Companies. Far from it.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 30, 2021

She and I spoke briefly once when she was looking for a pool of instructional designers to call on for specific projects, but we haven’t worked together yet. In fact, I’m pretty sure she’s never worked with any instructional designers before. Shifting the conversation. Lynn sounded confused.

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Wizcabin

APRIL 20, 2023

Use a conversational tone One of the most significant advantages of eLearning is the ability to create a more personalized learning experience. Using a conversational tone in your script can help to create a sense of connection between the learner and the content.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 3, 2015

If you’re looking for some reading to improve your skills or get started in the field of instructional design, check out these books. General Instructional Design and E-Learning. Design For How People Learn by Julie Dirksen is one of my favorite books in the field. I’ve recommended it many times.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Luis Malbas of TLDC hosted a conversation with Matthew Piece, Jonathan Rock, and me. We talked about how games overlap with instructional design. It was a really fun, geeky conversation. We found a number of parallels between the collaborative storytelling for games and the instructional design process.

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Spark Your Interest

AUGUST 1, 2019

How To Select The Best Instructional Design Company. In the first article in this series we discussed the 10 Qualities & Skills of a Great Instructional Design Company. Then we posted an article on How To Find A Great Instructional Design Company. What To Look For When Talking To Instructional Designers.

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eLearning Industry

JUNE 17, 2021

Between jeans-wearing billionaires and slang-talking politicians, the ‘casual’ approach is invading the corporate world. Can you authentically ‘lighten’ your training material without compromising your sense of professionalism? This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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