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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eLearning Industry

DECEMBER 3, 2018

This article clarifies some of the myths surrounding rapid eLearning Design and Development. You can also find out what rapid eLearning can offer to organizations. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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IT Training Department Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

This post is about instructional designers and whether they can effectively work remotely. Or is it more beneficial for instructional designers to stick to the conventional in-person approach? The role of instructional designers is critical in shaping effective learning experiences.

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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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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. Quickie Version of Instructional Design. ” Other Views on Designing Instruction.

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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 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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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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Mindflash

JANUARY 23, 2014

In another form, you can use a limited version of a software service for free, indefinitely. Other books offer online resources like PDF versions of tables, charts, and other data found in the book. The good news for eLearning designers is that William Horton’s book, E-Learning by Design does both.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

I had the pleasure of speaking with Sandhya Lakhanpal on her new podcast, Redefine Instruction. We also talked about my journey from teaching to instructional design. If you’d prefer the audio-only version, you can listen to the episode. She launched this summer with Tim Slade as her first guest. Topics covered.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 14, 2023

This post includes links on growth mindset, an AI tool for instructional design, branching scenarios, accessibility, and a magazine issue with elearning articles by multiple prominent authors. Daniel Willingham AI tool for instructional design ID-Assist A Google Doc add-on for using AI and NLP to help with instructional design tasks.

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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. The slides are basically a pretty version of your handbook.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 2, 2024

Essential Design Elements: Learn about the key components of effective scenario design, including audience analysis, alignment of learning objectives, and meticulous attention to detail. Navigating Pitfalls: Gain insights into common pitfalls to avoid in scenario-based learning design and strategies for mitigating these challenges.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 11, 2023

Kristin Torrence GitHub – doughahn/chat-souffle: A learning guild xAPI project helping learning designers practice prompt engineering. This tool uses AI to clean up low resolution images and make high resolution versions of them. Twine project that reports to xAPI. AI Image Enlarger | Enlarge Image Without Losing Quality!

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Mike Taylor

JULY 10, 2020

I’ve participated every year and will be publishing this year’s version of my Top 10 tools soon. Last week’s most clicked item: ‘The Show’ Learning Design Competition. In this great post from Devlin Peck, introduces 5 NoCode tools to design and develop eLearning. Don’t Miss: The Show (A Learning Design Competition).

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Origin Learning

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

The article ended with an introduction to ADDIE framework of learning design. 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. Proposed instructional strategies. Design Phase. Instructional strategies.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 7, 2019

What is your hourly rate as an instructional designer? ZipRecruiter lists the average salary for instructional designers at $78,699. Salary.com puts the hourly rate for instructional designers at $32-39, with an average of $35/hour. Instructional Design Careers. Hourly Rates: Around $37/hour.

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Learningtogo

MAY 25, 2023

As the talent development profession grapples with the emergence of intelligent agents, years ahead of their predicted arrival, it might feel as though you’re trying to accomplish this paradoxical feat as an instructional designer, trainer, leader, or coach. All of us, in other words.)

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 30, 2019

As an instructional designer, I often need to estimate the time it will take to complete a project. I’ve been using versions of this spreadsheet for at least 10 years. You can also read more about how I determine my time estimates for designing and developing e-learning. In addition, I track non-billable time.

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Folio3

MARCH 9, 2023

In order to generate training materials for their staff, instructional designers most frequently use authoring tools for eLearning; which includes compliance, soft skills and hard, onboarding, etc. Very simple to use; no coding or design experience is necessary. What are eLearning Authoring Tools?

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 26, 2020

In this post, I share links on writing about unfamiliar subjects plus 3 different sets of instructional design competencies. How to Write About Unfamiliar Subjects: Four Tips for New Topics | ProEdit While this is about writing, this relates to instructional design as well. Instructional design competencies.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This post includes links on scenario-based learning (SBL) research, working with Twine, learning experience design (LXD), 360 images, VR resources, and elearning development time calculators. In effect, the self-paced elearning version of the case study had comparable results to the in-person version. Learning Experience Design.

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Maestro

MAY 19, 2022

Is your instructional-design toolkit up-to-date? Whether you’re getting started with instructional design, looking to dig deeper, or just checking out the scene, we’ve rounded up the best resources for instructional designers. In fact, most instructional design models are variants of this one.

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Capytech

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The Bloom’s Taxonomy Instructional Design Model in E-Learning – An Introduction This is the second blog in our series looking at the main instructional design models that are used in e-learning. In this article, we are going to explore Bloom’s Taxonomy, a well-established framework in the education sector.

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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.

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Clark Quinn

APRIL 21, 2022

I’m happy to report that the ebook version of my next tome, Make It Meaningful: Taking Learning Design From Instructional to Transformational , is now available for pre-order ! The book also covers not just the principles, but the implications for both learning elements and a design process. Why should you care?

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Hurix Digital

MAY 13, 2021

In a world of digitalization, when every industry has accepted the power of technology, educational institutions are fulfilling their online learning and teaching requirements by leveraging the expertise of instructional designers. Also Read: Difference Between Instructional Design & Learning Experience Design.

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eLearningMind

MARCH 1, 2022

Nowadays, it’s common to have an express version of software applications or fast-track processes. Rapid learning experience designers (LXDs) use templates to create eLearning storyboards quickly. Finally, visual designers and programmers use templates to design and implement visual and interactive elements.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 12, 2019

If you’re hoping to move into a career in instructional design, chances are you need to learn some of the common technology. This is part 4 in a series about how to become an instructional designer. These have been my reference manuals while learning new versions of Captivate. Authoring Tools.

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Upside Learning

MARCH 28, 2024

In the latest episode of the L&D GoBeyond podcast, Amit Garg engages in a compelling conversation with Christy Tucker, a distinguished Learning Experience Design Consultant, unveiling the transformative potential of scenario-based learning and its profound impact on learner engagement and skill transfer.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

(if:$score >= 8)[''Good job'' You did a good job advocating for your audience and using solid instructional writing techniques. Helping stakeholders see the benefits of better design will ultimately give them better results.]. Helping stakeholders see the benefits of better design will ultimately give them better results.]

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

MAY 9, 2022

Naturally, my nerd brain couldn’t help noticing the instructional design elements behind each tour that affected the quality of the learning experience. The Difference Instructional Design Makes. Immediately into the second distillery tour, it was clear that it was expertly and intentionally designed.

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Kapp Notes

AUGUST 22, 2011

My friend and colleague, Connie Malamed (aka The eLearning Coach ) has developed a handy iPhone application that will help you become a better instructional designer making tips, definitions and ideas available right at your finger tips. How is it of value to instructional designers and other learning professionals?

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 22, 2022

Most of my speaking engagements are related to scenarios for learning, but I also have events on workflow learning and instructional design careers scheduled. This is a full-day workshop on April 19 where participants will design and develop a branching scenario practice activity in one day. Thursday April 21, 7:30-8:15 AM EDT.

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CommLab India

APRIL 17, 2017

In my previous blog, I introduced you to instructional design and its role in the development of e-learning modules. This blog will tell you about the evolution of instructional design over the last century, till date. The idea of using instructional design for training first emerged during World War II.

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Making Change

MAY 7, 2023

It's based on action mapping , my streamlined approach to instructional design. It's available as a PDF in pretty and plain versions. Pretty A4 Pretty US letter Plain version (the one shown in the video) You can also get the PDF flowchart with two other job aids , all designed to work together. Ask this flowchart.

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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. Neuroscience in Learning Design: Acknowledges neuroscience’s power but advocates pairing it with learning sciences. Will, Ph.D.,

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