Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Though a variety of models guide our instructional design work, I’d argue that ADDIE functions as the basic backbone of the process. Just about every model, trend, and best practice in the field supports one of the phases of ADDIE. E = Evaluation (measure the solution’s effectiveness). By Shelley A. More to come.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 6, 2010

Back when I wrote my instructional design careers series in 2007, I was only aware of a few blogs by instructional designers. Since then, I’ve discovered a wealth of blogs by instructional designers, e-learning developers, and workplace learning specialists. Instructional Designers.

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LearnDash

MAY 3, 2016

Every now and again I look back at the articles that have been written on this site. But one topic that I used to cover a lot more was instructional design, focusing on tips and strategies for more effective course structures and results. I will be making a point to write some more articles for the instructional designer.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 24, 2022

This post includes links on UX, accessibility, branching scenarios, Twine, instructional design blogs, free/freemium tools, and systems thinking. 7 Articles To Help You Improve Your eLearning Designs. Fully rounded buttons (pill-shaped buttons) can also be effective, but they fail in some circumstances.

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 3, 2011

They recently completed a really interesting site for The Kimco Realty Corporation. The Phoenix Group built the site using.net and one of the coolest pages is a leasing search tool. If you have a chance, check out the site and notice the design and searching. Watch them live in this recorded webcast of their presentation.

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CourseArc

MAY 30, 2022

From strategies for improving learner retention and performance to engaging neurodiverse learners, this research is key for all instructional designers. Recent brain and learning research has revealed specific strategies that can be used to develop effective learning experiences. Putting research into practice .

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Upside Learning

APRIL 16, 2010

The web is full of sites that share information and tutorials about “How To&# design and develop characters. However it is also important to know the “Why” to designing a character. Knowing the answers to “Why&# helps one take decisions about the design process.

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Instancy

APRIL 14, 2021

How do you ensur e that the designed course is effective? These, and many such questions can be answered by including instructional design in to your eLearning development process. These, and many such questions can be answered by including instructional design in to your eLearning development process.

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Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

It’s important to realize that these can mean one thing to you and your association and something different to an eLearning vendor or instructional designer. Example : A course on construction site safety is “set” at a construction site, covers content that applies to construction sites, and has activities that would take place there.

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LearnDash

APRIL 18, 2013

When trying to find the perfect instructional designer for your project, be it contract work or a full-time employee, there are certain qualifications that you should ensure are on their resume (or at least implied given their previous work). So let’s assume that you have a project that needs an instructional designer.

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Learning Visions

JANUARY 30, 2013

ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) – it just wasn’t good enough for him. He used to teach ADDIE with confidence. ADDIE’s origins – by the armed services when they needed a cookbook to create a lot of instruction fast by people without a lot of instructional knowledge. It’s hard to argue.

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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 find free tutorials on YouTube and other sites. Authoring Tools. Captivate Resources.

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IT Training Department Blog

MAY 18, 2023

Because comparing agile software development to instructional design is the wrong comparison. They work together well but agile is never a framework and therefore it’s wrong to call it agile instructional design. Instructional design goes beyond that because analysis is always a requirement to some degree.

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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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From the Coleface

AUGUST 30, 2012

One of the best things about working in instructional design is that you get to work with a variety of organisations and ask some of their smartest people about the tricks of their trade e.g. What does best practice look like? What are the common pitfalls? As you might expect, there is a website that compiles these [link].

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Capytech

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Utilising UX Design Laws to Optimise E-Learning Courses The most effective e-learning courses are developed using learning experience design (LXD) principles. LXD is a combination of instructional design and (UX) design. Adopting a just-in-time training strategy for some topics can also be effective.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 25, 2020

But here’s what does work | PBS NewsHour “Discretion elimination” means changing systems to make choices more objective and less subject to the effects of implicit bias. It’s focused on instructional designers and elearning developers, rather than being a general freelancer site like UpWork.

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CourseArc

MARCH 22, 2017

Comparing the effectiveness of eLearning against its in-person peer poses a challenge. When we measure the effectiveness of education, we have to take multiple variables into account. Support – Instructors, lecturers, and mentors are often more available on-site. And there lies the dichotomy! Which Education Format Works Better?

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LearnDash

APRIL 2, 2015

There are many frameworks out there that provide guidance on the key aspects of planning effective elearning. The most popular of which being the ADDIE model , but there are other ones as well. One danger in adhering to an ADDIE only road-map is that you lose site of the qualities that make your project unique.

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Obsidian Learning

JULY 16, 2018

In learning and development, and instructional and graphics design, it can be tempting to use such resources to demonstrate a procedure (YouTube video), illustrate a point (funny photo/meme), or simply improve the auditory and/or visual presentation of your content (sound effects/cool graphics).

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LearnDash

JULY 28, 2020

We spend a lot of time discussing instructional design on this blog, but less on visual design. A poor visual design can make it harder for learners to absorb information, while a clean and coherent one can aid it. You’re using a responsive design, but you haven’t tested it on mobile. Both are bad design.

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eLearning Cyclops

DECEMBER 8, 2013

Well, the eLearning Industry site has released " How to Become an eLearning Professional ," an ebook of tips for people interested in getting started. Without a focus on design, and I have seen this many times, one will just spin their wheels (e.g., Here is a list of ISD graduate programs , which I believe are worth the investment.

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Specifically, those on the forefront of eLearning technologies or theories, such as experienced Instructional Designers who have the inside scoop about upcoming software or eLearning topics. Pay A Weekly Visit To Your Favorite eLearning News Sites. Chances are, you have a few go-to eLearning sites that you visit regularly.

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IT Training Department Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

With new technologies emerging at an unprecedented rate, many employees find themselves lacking the necessary technical knowledge to navigate this digital era effectively. Technical training in the workplace is essential so keep reading to learn how it can be effectively used to reduce or even eliminate the digital skills gap.

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Web Courseworks

APRIL 9, 2014

Of course, if the impetus for this eLearning trend is based on employer demand for cutting-edge skills, managers in content development and instructional design departments must play a role in facilitating the pursuit of good online learning by staff members. Follow key industry blogs and sites.

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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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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Specifically, those on the forefront of eLearning technologies or theories, such as experienced Instructional Designers who have the inside scoop about upcoming software or eLearning topics. Pay A Weekly Visit To Your Favorite eLearning News Sites. Chances are, you have a few go-to eLearning sites that you visit regularly.

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Trivantis

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Research the various aspects of eLearning, such as eLearning course design and development , to determine your core strengths and to learn as much as you can about your specialties, in order to develop your brand and to market yourself effectively. . Figure out how to stand out. . Network with other eLearning professionals. .

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eLearning Brothers

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Seeing the tremendous boon that the periodic table is to the field of chemistry and science as a whole, we thought that instructional design could use a quick reference of its own. To that end, we’ve compiled a table of elements specifically for the instructional designers. Click on the image to see the table!

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Rapid eLearning

MARCH 22, 2022

These sites tend to have all sorts of media assets that are already vetted to fit the organization’s brand and often work well for e-learning content. Before you spend time scraping your sites for images, connect with the marketing (or web) team. That’s an easy and effective way. Connect with the Marketing Team.

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Trivantis

MARCH 30, 2015

To get an Instructional Design degree or not to get; that’s the question. In this article I’ll explore both sides of the argument to help you determine if an Instructional Design degree is right for you. How useful is an Instructional Design degree? Structured learning. Build your network.

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CDSM

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Our Senior Instructional Designer, Rhys Williams, gives us an insight into how someone becomes an instructional designer, and explains what the varied role entails… There’s a scene in the television sitcom Friends where Rachel and Monica are desperately trying to remember what Chandler – one of their best pals – does for a living.

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IT Training Department Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Every business’s success lies in its employees’ abilities to execute their jobs effectively. That includes effectively using corporate technology confidently and with the proper knowledge rather than always fumbling around. Employees won’t use company technology effectively without proper training.

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eLearning Cyclops

MARCH 23, 2011

Recently I had the pleasure of attending a presentation by the eLearning Coach , Connie Malamed, at an ISD breakfast we have for our Johns Hopkins instructional designers. As most instructional designers know, graphics used effectively can greatly increase the efficacy of a learning event. Jeff Goldman.

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Kapp Notes

MARCH 8, 2010

Here is a contest where you can put your design skills to use and win some nifty software: Caspian Learning today announced their plans to launch a Serious Games Challenge worth £3000 ($4, 514.79 The competition is free to enter and open to all aspiring instructional designers. USD) worth of software to the winner.

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CourseArc

JANUARY 30, 2022

Here’s an example: in our 12 Helpful Resources for Instructional Design article, we highlight books and websites. Instead of saying, “Click here to learn more about Julie Dirksen’s book”, we say “If you are new to instructional design, Julie Dirksen’s book is a great pick for those just getting started.” Color Contrast.

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eLearning Brothers

MAY 19, 2017

That’s why the most effective soft skills training typically doesn’t just fly off someone else’s shelf. Offer a mix of self-paced eLearning and facilitated Instructor-Led Training (ILT), on-site or delivered via virtual classroom. The post Best Practices for Effective Soft Skills Training appeared first on eLearning Brothers.

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