Saffron Interactive

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Watching a toddler negotiate obstacles is fascinating, especially the ‘toy under the table’ scenario. Running full pelt, all the focus is on their favourite toy, not the height of the table … BANG! Well, we can’t rely on toys and table-tops to teach us all the important lessons forever…. Blog Instructional design'

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Toys Module Attitudes Instructional Design 88

SHIFT eLearning

JANUARY 29, 2015

What does an instructional designer do when he or she is at work? He shares office with creative graphic designers and illustrators who make scenes and people come alive with their images, wordsmiths who paint pictures with their words, and maverick programmers who bring together the words and the pictures to create exciting courses.

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The second article is From Game Design Elements to Gamefulness: Defining “Gamification” by Sebastian Deterding, Dan Dixon, Rilla Khaled, and Lennart Nacke. This article does a nice job of distinguishing between serious games, toys, playful design and gamification. Chapter One: What is Gamification.

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LearnDash

JANUARY 13, 2015

Any seasoned instructional designer will tell you that elearning development cannot be approached in the same manner across multiple courses – even if the content is identical. Have a look at the toys that are offered on the market today. The toys for a 12-year-old differ quite a bit than those designed for a six-year-old.

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 7, 2009

So, let me describe why getting a graduate degree from Bloomsburg University's Department of Instructional Technology ROCKS and why our ID graduates can easily hold their own against non-degreed folks (and then some). Every student must go through this process and deliver a WORKING product (not just design it).

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Authoring Tools 113

Challenge to Learn

JUNE 5, 2018

I love the elaborate simulations and instructional games I create. You are nervous about the amount of time it takes to design an online course and may feel that you lack the necessary technology skills. Many institutions have on-staff instructional designers. The role and future of instructional designers.

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Technology Content Instructional Design Association Learning Management System 145

Ed App

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Virtual Classroom Platform #3 – Deck Toys. Another virtual classroom platform with several benefits is Deck Toys. It then analyzes test data in detail to determine how proficient a student is in a given area and then recommends the next bit of instructions. Virtual Classroom Platform #9 – ProProfs.

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Virtual Classroom Classroom Platform Toys 111

Upside Learning

APRIL 21, 2011

Systematic creativity is encouraged and enabled in many disciplines such as the arts, science, design and of course, engineering. Typically when a Lego player gets a box, they go over the parts and the accompanying building instructions for it, follow them once to build the model and then dismantle the component pieces all over again.

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Toys Engineering Virtual World Learning 279

LearnDash

APRIL 17, 2013

A good number of instructional design professionals rely upon Box.net to send and share files – but this isn’t ideal for everyone. Before revealing this new toy, let me give you a little background. The good news is that there is an alternative to Box.net that has just hit the scene (well, sort of).

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Upside Learning

AUGUST 17, 2009

There may be many ways to implement these in game/simulation environments, designers need to consider what works best given the kind of environment they are modeling. Building it into the design of learning game or simulation poses a type of challenge that most Instructional Designers would shy from.

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Games Simulations Toys Instructional Design 171

eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Should I write that there are learning system vendors whose own system that offers learners the ability to select skills tied to their job role or one they are interested in, often will not include skills or even the job role for an Instructional Designer, Instructional Technologist, even a training or L&D executive?

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White Label vendor Authorware Budget 83

Scissortail's Learning Nest

JANUARY 16, 2023

I’ve been seeing all kinds of posts on social media lately about ChatGPT and what it means for learning experience designers. Just type a question or set of instructions into a prompt field, and ChatGPT will take it from there. Should we be afraid that it will replace learning experience designers? (TL;DR: Introduction.

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Learning Objects Summary Diversity Training Compliance Training 52

Upside Learning

JULY 7, 2011

Typically, the kid and I indulge in play sessions that use Lego as the base toy and then build an imaginary world for our Lego models to inhabit and interact with. Somewhere along the way, events with effects are added and stories occur in the imaginary environment with the models playing roles.

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Upside Learning

JANUARY 11, 2011

This article focuses on one of the most important criteria for online instruction effectiveness – the interface. Lists 5 questions you should consider before designing an UI for your iPhone or iPad. Read this article to know why some educators say they are more than just a cool new toy. Math That Moves: Schools Embrace the iPad.

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Blended Learning Technology Learning Technologies iPad 209

Integrated Learnings

APRIL 11, 2011

What if you, as the Designer, do not feel that you have the voice for the recordings? However, in my experience, it is not as bad as you might think (anyone ever have a “Speak and Spell” toy as a kid?). You need to match the technology to your instructional goals, not the other way around. Is Text-to-Speech for Everyone?

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CLO Magazine

MAY 29, 2020

AR would take our walkthrough videos one step further by providing voice instructions and a virtual overlay to help guide us through the process. Right now, instructional designers use tools like Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate. VR headsets and AR glasses remain toys. Today, with search navigation, we look it up.

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Augmented Reality Standards Simulations Industry 115

CommLab India

APRIL 12, 2017

We know for a fact that all sectors and industries, from textiles, toys, paints, to manufacturing of cars and computers, to software solutions, use some form of quality checks and controls, at various stages. Ensuring a quality product is a complex process and is not just about checking typos or spelling mistakes.

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Quality Toys Synchronous Docebo 79

eLearning Brothers

APRIL 4, 2019

Bill’s first interactivity example showcased a very cool play on the Viewmaster toy. Today was less of a step-by-step and more of a conceptual, inspiration-sparking look at ways to combine actions you already know to create awesomeness. Those of us at a certain age will remember having these as children! But, guess what?

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Rob Hubbard

MAY 8, 2014

Bac k in mid-2009 the concept of a fictional Ministry of Instructional Design with a secret mission became an itch that I had to scratch. Technology has moved on and so has my thinking on design. ReD will eventually have two children; Digital Learning Design (DLD) and Digital Learning Production (DLP).

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Social Networks Rapid eLearning Toys Distance Learning 65

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 2, 2020

They took a premise of strong course design that allows interactivity and engagement, with knowledge of ADDIE or at least some basic ID understanding, and flipped it into a PPT template so that you can create quickly your courses and get them online. What used to take six months, with storyboards, actual text to design (i.e.

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PPT Cornerstone OnDemand PowerPoint Instructional Design 67

Matrix

JANUARY 19, 2016

Did you ever break a toy when you were little because you were curious about what's inside it? I did — more than once — and I was thrilled every time I learned about the inside of the toy. So I've always wondered whether it could be possible to satisfy my curiosity AND keep the toy intact.

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Jay Cross

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

I think of UTAOU people as life designers, not instructional designers. German magnetic car toy. Coffee, vino, whatever. Surely we can bring something beside stimulants and depressants. I’m going to bring a bag of weird stuff to try to get our motors running: In the bag are: carpet boules. Escheresque puzzle.

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Learning Visions

MARCH 16, 2009

Here's some of what I've been tapping into lately for instructional design inspiration: Tom Kuhlman's Resource List for the eLearning Guild's ID Zone at the recent Annual Gathering. I pull something off my shelf ( Essential Reading for Instructional Designers ) or head over to delicious and browse my bookmarks.

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CommLab India

JANUARY 22, 2017

Videos can be used as text breaks or for introducing sections or providing instruction. For instance, teaching a procedure such as starting a machine and the steps to be followed can be better understood in a video rather than reading the instructions, especially if the steps are complicated. They add variety when used in the course.

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Trends Video Cognitive Toys 74

STRIVR

AUGUST 6, 2020

Virtual Reality training presents a real opportunity for HR and L&D leaders to engage employees outside of group gatherings, traditional classroom environments, and on-the-job instruction. Director, Learning Content Design & Development, Walmart. Explore top use cases for VR. Using VR to complement e-learning.

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Blended Learning Cognitive Virtual World Toys 52

Hurix Digital

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The kits can be designed with various simple and home-safe supplies with no requirement of electronic scales or other such tools that the school couldn’t allow out of the classroom. Share all the instructions, and explain what you’re doing at each step. Preparing take-home kits for remote experiments. Virtual labs.

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SHIFT eLearning

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Truly effective eLearning design must strive to bridge the gap between our human learners--the consumers of our content--and the eLearning technology we enjoy implementing into our training courses. The solution is to ensure you incorporate knowledge of human factors as you strive to optimize an effective eLearning design.

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LifterLMS

JULY 12, 2020

Learn how to level up your marketing, web design, and photography with consultant and business coach Jean Perpillant in this LMScast hosted by Chris Badgett of LifterLMS. Jean is the founder of Design Theory, an agency built to help business owners with professional photography and digital strategy. Enjoy the show.

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Learnnovators

AUGUST 2, 2021

ABOUT KEVIN THORN: Kevin Thorn is an award-winning e-learning designer & developer, consultant, and owner of NuggetHead Studioz, LLC. , a boutique custom design and development studio specializing in online learning experiences. What has changed is how we as designers have learned more about how people learn.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Instruct, Demo, Practice, Test, Rinse, Repeat. So as designers, we – (and by this, I mean I) – need to be better prepared to create more complex training programs. I think about it. Take the Survey!

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Authoring Tools Corporate eLearning Moodle Instructional Design 100

Learning Visions

MARCH 14, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. A study is cited in which researchers looked at brain activity while subjects learned how to build a structure with Tinker Toys. Online Chat with Charles Reigeluth (Instructional. What Is Instructional Design? #2

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Learning Visions

MARCH 16, 2009

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Heres some of what Ive been tapping into lately for instructional design inspiration: Tom Kuhlmans Resource List for the eLearning Guilds ID Zone at the recent Annual Gathering. Photo credits: Oh boy tinker toys!

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eLearning Guild Evernote Instructional Design Moodle 100

gomo learning

JULY 18, 2019

Cue the example of David’s son looking at YouTube instructional videos for a new toy, while the instructions sat in their box, neglected and still in their plastic wrapping. 2) Multi-Device Learning: More Than Responsive Design. The point is: why try to force the ‘old way’ onto new technology?

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Learning Technologies Trends Technology Camera 40

Leo Learning

JULY 17, 2019

Cue the example of David’s son looking at YouTube instructional videos for a new toy, while the instructions sat in their box, neglected and still in their plastic wrapping. 2) Multi-Device Learning: More Than Responsive Design. The point is: why try to force the ‘old way’ onto new technology?

Learning Technologies 40

Learning Technologies Trends Technology Camera 40

LearnDash

JANUARY 23, 2020

Different scenarios may help your employees understand how to approach someone looking for a toddler toy, someone who is unsure about what school-age children like, or a frustrated customer who is looking for the “it” toy of the holiday season. Focus on one situation at a time.

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Toys Tips Training Train 216

Jay Cross

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Most of the three dozen people convened by the irrepressible Aaron Silvers for a recent retreat in Sedona, Arizona, would say they’re designers, but not instructional designers. We’re software nerds, change agents, standards developers, experience designers, game developers, and problem solvers. Respect them.

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Cognitive Toys Coaching Diversity Training 68

E-learning Uncovered

JUNE 8, 2012

It’s easy to think of LEGOS as just a toy, but there is a whole LEGO culture that goes along with it. As designers, we want to chunk the material into logical pieces. . LEGO uses photos labeled only with numbers and letters in their instruction manual in a way that lets a 5-year-old make sense of 309 pieces.

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