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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eLearning Brothers

MAY 16, 2017

These courses can be used as-is or even more importantly, teams of instructional designers, copywriters, graphic designers, and eLearning developers created this courseware to get training professionals 90% of the way to a course. Communicating Effectively. Facilitator Guide (Microsoft® Word). Coaching Others.

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Thinkdom

JANUARY 10, 2024

Mastering eLearning content development allows L&D professionals to create engaging, effective learning materials that cater to diverse learning needs. To ensure the course is effective, a systematic approach is required. One such approach is the ADDIE model, which stands for Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate.

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LearnDash

MARCH 18, 2013

For those of you who have used, or actively use, Microsoft Project, you know how awesome it is. However, Microsoft Project is pricey, and only comes with some editions of Microsoft Office – so how can you manage that big training development program? Easy: use the free alternative to Microsoft Project – OpenProj !

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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. The field of Instructional Design is filled with a plethora of theories and practices.

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Kapp Notes

JANUARY 31, 2017

So let’s dig into the report because it’s not quite a death spiral and the need for good instructional design is bigger than ever. billion and the subsequent purchase of LinkedIn by Microsoft for $26.2 Instructional Design Skills Still Needed. My answer is a resounding “yes”!

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Thinkdom

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The demand for effective e-learning content has never been higher. Let us dive into the unique challenges posed by the rapid development process, dissect key factors influencing the balance between efficiency and effectiveness, and offer practical strategies to navigate the challenges with Rapid eLearning.

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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. You can usually learn on the job anything you need to know about LMSs for most corporate instructional design jobs.

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Academy of Mine

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

We recently sat down with Camron Brewer, the co-founder of Key Learning LLC , an instructional design company that works with other companies to design learning materials used for training employees and educating customers. What is Instructional Design?

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eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

How many of you out there today are looking to hire an instructional designer? How many of you, have experience in instructional design but only from the ILT or paper-based perspective? How many of you, have experience in instructional design but only from the ILT or paper-based perspective? Winging is bad.

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Association eLearning

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Here are a few points to consider before making a choice for your association: “Is the eLearning well-designed?”. Regardless of whether you use PPT or Prezi, content and design are key. These programs are tools; what you do with them determines whether or not they’re effective. Progression. Send via Email.

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Learningtogo

AUGUST 25, 2017

There really is a “Homer Simpson” effect in neuroscience. The Homer Simpson Effect means that in order to “make room” for new learning, your brain weeds out prior learning. I observed the Homer Simpson effect first-hand while teaching a recent session of Essentials of Brain-Based Learning for ATD.

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Learningtogo

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

There really is a “Homer Simpson” effect in neuroscience. The Homer Simpson Effect means that in order to “make room” for new learning, your brain weeds out prior learning. I observed the Homer Simpson effect first-hand while teaching a recent session of Essentials of Brain-Based Learning for ATD.

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eLearning Brothers

JANUARY 21, 2014

Microsoft PowerPoint. eLearning Brothers was founded in 2009 by two brothers that saw a need to enable eLearning developers and instructional designers with great looking eLearning templates. Adobe Captivate. Techsmith Camtasia. Adobe Presenter. About eLearning Brothers. Visit: www.lodestone.com.

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IT Training Department Blog

MAY 1, 2023

Microsoft for one had a great year yet still decided to do massive layoffs. Microsoft laid off 10,000 people in January 2023 and their third quarter 2023 earnings were definitely profitable. The cuts are going to have a direct effect on productivity and creativity. The odd part is that the layoffs seem to be for no reason.

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Learnnovators

MAY 23, 2021

ABOUT BOB MOSHER: Bob Mosher is a senior partner, and the Chief Learning Evangelist, at APPLY Synergies , a strategic consulting firm that specializes in helping learning organizations design, develop and measure effective learning and performance support strategies to meet The 5 Moments of Learning Need. Number one is our methodology.

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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.

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Integrated Learnings

MARCH 11, 2012

Storyboarding for an eLearning course can be a very effective way to lay out the overall look and feel of your course, as evidenced by this post by Donna Bryant. I recently attended a webinar presented by Trivantis, the company that owns the eLearning development software Lectora , on effective storyboarding. By Dean Hawkinson.

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Upside Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While scenarios, by themselves, aren’t a total solution, they’re part of an effective solution. For instance, Microsoft Flight Simulator didn’t start out as a game, it started out as a training tool on the way to allowing learners to pilot real planes! Such as when the performance is too critical to trust to those still learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 26, 2014

Course Design/Development. Microsoft Word isn’t exactly the most glamorous tool here, but it is a tool I use regularly for design documents, storyboards, and other projects for clients. Although my primary freelance work is designing courses, I do some LMS consulting as well.

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E-learning Uncovered

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

This week let’s look at the Instructional Design Review. This is why we always check the instructional design. Ideally, though, you would have a separate team member with instructional design knowledge review the course. If you’re a one-person team, this means you’ll want to do a self-check.

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Mike Taylor

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This finding, stemming from a comprehensive meta-analysis of over 21,000 individuals across 32 countries, suggests that the Flynn effect – a phenomenon where average IQ scores increased per decade in the late 20th century – might also extend to attention skills. I’ve got another one for you.

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Mike Taylor

JULY 10, 2020

Here are three podcast episodes from this week that are worth a listen: The latest from Michelle Ockers’ Learning Uncut podcast is “ Building Confidence & Courage ” which explores how learning professionals can emerge from disruption as relevant and effective with Rachel Hutchinson of Hilti and Sarah Lindsell of PwC.

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Kapp Notes

MAY 9, 2011

Tozman: I have a Masters Degree in Educational Technology and began my career as an instructional designer for a web development company that just got their first CBT gig. However, in our world the XML is used to model instructional design approaches versus data capturing.

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

All this can make it more difficult for individuals to manage their time effectively. Training courses on time management could discuss strategies for building effective habits, including taking regular breaks to keep the mind fresh. These can lead to challenges all the way up the organizational ladder. Cybersecurity. Communication.

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Dashe & Thomson

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Raise your hand if you have ever used, and have subsequently been frustrated by, Microsoft Visio. Gliffy is an online flow charting tool that provides a cost effective way to create and publish high-quality flow charts and diagrams. As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. Properly d.

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Dashe & Thomson

JANUARY 19, 2011

Raise your hand if you have ever used, and have subsequently been frustrated by, Microsoft Visio. Gliffy is an online flow charting tool that provides a cost effective way to create and publish high-quality flow charts and diagrams. As VP, Instructional Design Services for Dashe & Thomson, Inc. Properly d.

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CLO Magazine

MAY 21, 2021

Is Instructional Design Thriving or Dying? ” . Instructional Design Is Dead ” . Instructional Design is Dead. Long Live the Learning Experience Designer! ” . “ If Instructional Design is Dead, What Fills the Void? ”. We have been feeling the effects of smaller waves.

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Mike Taylor

JULY 7, 2023

My favorite song of theirs is this remake of “Life’s Been Good” Last Week’s Most Clicked: 10 Toolkits I Can’t Live Without News & Notes Stop Brainstorming Matthew Ström’s article “Stop brainstorming” critiques the effectiveness of brainstorming, a popular method for idea generation in leadership meetings.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In that case, you’re often doing more technical writing than instructional design. When I taught Microsoft Office as a classroom trainer, I often told stories as examples. We want them to be motivated to use the software effectively. When to avoid stories and focus on features. Examples as stories.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 5, 2022

Create a Spotlight Effect to Show Mouse Location. Microsoft PowerToys are little applications that add more functionality to Windows. In fact, I use the spotlight effect instead of the control button feature above. I use the spotlight effect all the time. That’s not all that comes with the PowerToys.

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CourseArc

DECEMBER 28, 2016

His pioneering work in instructional design led to a systematic approach to learning that we know today as Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction. This famed nine-step process can be adapted to help instructional designers and trainers in all fields create highly-effective courses in any topic.

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LearnDash

AUGUST 19, 2013

While many people (including myself) contest that elearning is a viable solution for organizations large and small, there are some unfortunate misconceptions regarding elearning that decrease its effectiveness. Any instructional designer will tell you that elearning needs to be proactively managed, even after it is implemented.

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OpenSesame

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Adobe Creative Suite , Adobe eLearning Suite , Articulate Studio , Microsoft Office. Sony Vegas Pro , Sorenson Squeeze , After Effects. Melissa Venable is an instructional designer and project manager with experience in industry and higher education (public, private, and for-profit). Rapid Development. Snagit , Snap4.

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Instancy

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A robust and intuitive learning module editor is one such eLearning authoring tool that can help instructional designers create high-quality eLearning content efficiently. A great eLearning authoring tool helps to make the process of creating engaging and interactive eLearning content easier, more efficient, and more effective.

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BrightCarbon

JANUARY 29, 2021

In these four posts we’ll cover a lot of ground, taking you on a journey through the theory behind effective eLearning assessments and practical tips for building assessments it in three different authoring tools: Microsoft PowerPoint, Articulate Rise, and Articulate Storyline. How do you write effective feedback?

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Ninja Tropic

DECEMBER 1, 2022

While many see animation as pure “children’s entertainment,” the medium can be an effective teaching tool in corporate settings. . Between the accessibility, convenience and cost-effective approach, animation has become the clear choice as it offers a simplistic alternative to traditional training methods. Engagement. Final Script.

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