Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

What do you charge for an hourly rate as an instructional designer? People frequently ask me these questions, and I always refer people to the same resources. Design tasks are $50-100 on his chart; development tasks are $30-60. He lists the rate for an e-learning designer as $37/hour, based on a salary of $78,000.

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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. Or we think it will be too much trouble or cost too much. Dyscalculia.)

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eLearning Company

MARCH 10, 2024

Introduction to Gamification and Instructional Design Gamification, a term that is gaining significant traction in various sectors, primarily refers to the application of game-design elements in non-gaming contexts.

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Challenge to Learn

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

In this blog post, I elaborated on how this transformation boils down to a shift away from content creation by instructional designers. I have been referring to this concept as Employee Generated Learning. Employee generated learning: new roles for instructional designers. The Co-creating role.

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Instancy

MARCH 19, 2024

Introduction: In the evolving digital education landscape, video-based training modules have become indispensable tools for instructional designers and eLearning developers. Understanding Your Audience The first step in any instructional design project is understanding your audience deeply.

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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. Reference tools.

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Kapp Notes

JUNE 9, 2014

The other day I was asked if I knew any good resources on instructional design and so here is a short list. Not specifically about the ADDIE process but two great research-based design books. I refer to these over and over again. Quickie Version of Instructional Design. Classic Academic 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. The ease with which a learner understand information is called “processing fluency.”

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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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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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Association eLearning

JANUARY 10, 2018

If the instructional designer (ID) and SME don’t understand one another that’s going to cause problems. Send the SME reference images when you ask them questions. If you’d like to read more about training, learning, and instructional design check out the rest of this author’s blogs. I’ll work on it today.”

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HexaLearn

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Discover how Instructional Design has transformed the eLearning world and find out how to leverage its processes to create exceptional learning experiences. The answer lies in Instructional Design, which is sometimes referred to as eLearning’s heart and brain. What Is Instructional Design?

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Blogging, presenting, and other forms of sharing expertise I spend a lot of time writing and speaking about scenario-based learning, instructional design, and other topics. I refer those projects to others when possible. Check out my other posts about freelancing and consulting on my Instructional Design Careers page.

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eLearning Brothers

MARCH 19, 2018

Often, when referred to in a business sense, AGILE strategies tend to focus on more project management or software development areas (such as with achieving continuous improvement, maintaining scope, increasing flexibility, obtaining team inputs, and with delivering high-quality products) than on instructional design strategies.

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Hurix Digital

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Curriculum development and instructional design are two closely related fields involved in developing educational content. However, the concept of curriculum development varies from instructional design on several counts. This blog explores the key differences between curriculum development and instructional design.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 5, 2016

After some hasty research, I found a source which talked about changing the name of ‘instructional designers’ to ‘learning experience designers’. Learning experience design simply means creating experiences rather than just curriculum. What do I have to do to become a learning experience designer? Point taken.

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Hurix Digital

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the constantly evolving landscape of higher education, effective instructional design has emerged as a vital component for enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. From an educational perspective, instructional design refers to the systematic and deliberate process of crafting learning experiences.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I have also recorded several conversations about instructional design careers, freelancing, and other topics. In this interview, I discussed when to use scenarios, tips for working with SMEs and stakeholders, planning and designing branching scenarios, and tools and resources. Redefine Instruction: Storytelling for L&D.

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Content Raven

JULY 18, 2023

If you’ve been in education or customer success for any period, then you’ve doubtless heard the phrase “instructional design” in reference to creating good learning experiences.

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Hurix Digital

JUNE 26, 2023

Consequently, there has been a need for businesses and organizations to adopt a remote instructional design to cater to employees effectively and efficiently. It is important to remember that instructional design must be carefully planned to ensure optimal learning and growth. In Conclusion What is Instructional Design?

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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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WhatFix

MAY 12, 2023

Back to Blog Employee Training & Development 7 Effective Instructional Design Models in 2023 Published: May 12, 2023 Disha Gupta An increasingly competitive business landscape, accelerated technology adoption, and the rise of a global workforce are all significant factors in a renewed focus on employee learning and development.

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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. However, it’s still a solid reference.

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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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Infopro Learning

MAY 21, 2015

Many instructional design professionals that I have consulted with here at InfoPro Learning are still shackled to the idea that formal training should last hours at a time, and should be instructor-led. The post Microlearning Instructional Design: Less Is More appeared first on. Formal Training Status Quo. Keep it Short.

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Infopro Learning

MAY 21, 2015

Many instructional design professionals that I have consulted with here at InfoPro Learning are still shackled to the idea that formal training should last hours at a time, and should be instructor-led. The post Microlearning Instructional Design: Less Is More appeared first on. Formal Training Status Quo. Keep it Short.

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Matrix

JUNE 17, 2021

With all the recent focus on diversity and inclusion, it’s high time instructional designers learn what neurodiversity really is and how they can adapt the L&D programs to neurodiverse learners. Read more: Beyond 508 – UX e-learning design. Neurodiversity does not affect intelligence. Environment is key.

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IT Training Department Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

This is a comparison of the value of technical writing vs. instructional design. If you know me at all then you know I hold more value in instructional design. Technical writing and instructional design are two disciplines that may cross paths quite a bit yet couldn’t be more different.

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Infopro Learning

OCTOBER 6, 2016

As Instructional Designers, we have always exhibited critical thinking prowess without realizing how important it is in the larger scheme of things. As instructional designers, we divide our learning time among three broad areas: 1. The majority of our instructional decisions are a result of the chosen source content.

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eLearning Industry

JANUARY 24, 2022

After you have been asked to create an online course, and before you let panic set in, reference the ADDIE course development process for guaranteed success. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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eLearning Company

APRIL 30, 2024

Understanding the Basics of eLearning Analytics eLearning analytics refers to the collection, measurement, analysis, and reporting of data about learners in relation to their learning environments. This data-driven approach helps educators and instructional designers make informed decisions to enhance the overall learning experience.

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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

How to use instructional design to create a more effective learning environment. While instructional design can be an intimidatingly broad subject , there are a few principles you can easily grasp and incorporate into your courses right away. Instructional design says the same about your lesson plan.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 30, 2015

In response to my list of 12+ Books for Instructional Designers , I received a lot of great suggestions for further reading. Instructional Design and Learning Design. Streamlined ID: A Practical Guide to Instructional Design : Miriam Larson suggested her book, co-authored with Barbara Lockee.

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Capytech

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Understanding the Gagne Instructional Design Model. In the latest in our series on instructional design models, we are going to look at Gagne’s theory of instruction, how it fits with e-learning training strategies, and how it can be applied in your organisation. It also makes the new content more relatable.

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Spark Your Interest

JUNE 1, 2019

Why Hire an Instructional Design Company? There are many reasons you to consider hiring a company that specializes in developing instructional products. In these situations, you need the resources of an experienced instructional design company. 10 Qualities and Skills of a Great Instructional Design Company.

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Raptivity

JUNE 1, 2017

In our last two blogs in the ‘Enabling Instructional Designers’ series, we discussed about using Raptivity as an instructional designing aid to visualize content and to improve communication with subject matter experts. Today, we will talk about a practice very close to any Instructional Designer’s heart – Storyboarding.

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