IT Training Department Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to hire an instructional designer, find some help for your next project, or are an instructional designer looking to improve your skills, this blog post is a must-read. For training resources to have maximum impact, instructional designers must adhere to the instructional design commandments.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

AI, Instructional Design, and OER – improving learning I agree with the idea that AI and LLMs will make it much easier to create a first draft of content. Through the simulated choices of social media messages and lots of immediate feedback and coaching, you learn to recognize tactics for manipulating information and influence online.

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CourseArc

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

At CourseArc, we are lovers of all things online learning and we have noticed some common traits amongst our team members and the instructional designers wo rking for many of our clients. These folks LOVE online learning and you can too by learning and adopting the 5 Love Languages of the Instructional Designer.

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InSync Training

MARCH 17, 2020

Today, InSync Training hosts our first-ever Instructional Designer Day celebration. Each year, this informal holiday will include kudos and tips shared on social media using #InstructionalDesignerDay, complimentary content and events, and more. Have you ever attended a learning program that helped you build new skills?

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Infopro Learning

MARCH 12, 2015

For this blog, I will focus on the use of social media as a strategy to facilitate and manage change for business transformation—to stay competitive and survive in increasingly harder business climates. Use of Social Media. Social media facilitates free flow of information in multiple directions.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2023

Now, the easiest option is to use the Portfolio content type and a theme designed to highlight that feature. Portfolio resources: Instructional Design Portfolio Resources : My post on portfolio resources. Social media and online communities. You can also use grids and blocks for your portfolio.

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Web Courseworks

JULY 13, 2017

My favorite aspect of working as an instructional designer is the creative work. A blog post about the importance of incorporating social media into your company’s blog might have been relevant about 10 years ago (probably still behind the curve, honestly) so I’m not going to write that. The tweet is in my blog post.

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Philip's Learning

MARCH 6, 2023

Have you ever considered a career as an instructional designer? Instructional designers are responsible for creating effective and engaging learning experiences for students and employees. They design and develop educational materials, assessments, and courses that help people learn and improve their skills.

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that social media has changed more than just how we pass the time, it has now infused itself into formal learning channels. Although adoption is slow (for instance, only 15% of teachers find value in Facebook, Wiki, and other social networks), time will only show that it will rise.

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CourseArc

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

At CourseArc, we are lovers of all things online learning and we have noticed some common traits amongst our team members and the instructional designers wo rking for many of our clients. These folks LOVE online learning and you can too by learning and adopting the 5 Love Languages of the Instructional Designer.

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InSync Training

AUGUST 15, 2014

As instructional designers we are constantly being bombarded with new technologies and new trends. As new technologies, like the virtual classroom, eLearning, and social media, are introduced, we continue to play it safe by trying to make these technology experiences replicate the classroom.

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Ed App

JANUARY 19, 2023

Social media learning platforms are currently rising in popularity, especially in the world of marketing training. This article will give you a selection of social media learning platforms that you can use to level up the skills and knowledge of your digital marketers, and increase your business presence online.

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B Online Learning

MARCH 4, 2015

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JANUARY 29, 2015

Adult Learning Principles eLearning Design eLearning Development eLearning Strategy Informal Learning Mobile Learning Social Media adult learning principles blended learning collaboration design elearning eLearning content eLearning course design eLearning strategy instructional design Master elearning Course mlearning social learning'

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 30, 2011

Most of us have Facebook accounts and collaborate with friends, family and colleagues through this media. We also use tools such as Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media. In a lot of cases, we are using internal corporate social media tools to collaborate.

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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. The question is- what to put where.

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Clark Quinn

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

I continue to get asked about social learning metrics. Until we get around to a whitepaper or something on metrics, here’re some thoughts: Frankly, the problem with Kirkpatrick (sort of like with LMS’ and ADDIE, *drink*) is not in the concept, but in the execution. As he would say, stopping at level 1 or 2 is worthless.

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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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Clarity Consultants

AUGUST 24, 2023

And as instructional design continues to evolve, technological breakthroughs showcase the importance of staying ahead. How Do Instructional Design Firms Stay Current with Technology Encourage Continuous Learning At instructional design firms, a culture of continuous learning is not just encouraged but fully embraced.

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The eLearning Coach

JULY 3, 2020

In this episode, Peter Shea and I discuss the roles that instructional designers play in higher education and what it's like to work in that environment. Have you ever considered starting a learning design career in higher education? He is also an instructional designer, teacher, editor, and writer.

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ID Reflections

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

On my way to office today, I was pondering about my evolving use of social media. As I see colleagues and friends and peers still struggling to comprehend how to use social media for “learning” and often expressing skepticism, I thought I’d share my journey in brief. PLN social media Twitter'

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Upside Learning

JANUARY 20, 2011

I joined Upside Learning as an Instructional Designer in April 2010. I had four years of training delivery experience, but Instructional Design was a completely new ball game! Learning about Instructional Design basics was easier said than done. The Challenge. The Lifesavers. I decided to try my luck online.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 11, 2011

These are my live blogged notes from a webinar today with Float Learning: Instructional Design for Mobile #id4mlearning. The last 50 years of ID Behaviorism (very simple, little bits) and Programmed Instruction. microblogging and text messaging “social media” (see: [link] ) 2. Trend tracking and analysis 4.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 16, 2013

Last month, a reader named Jackie asked me a number of thoughtful questions about transitioning from teaching K-12 public school to instructional design. I think using social media and contributing to the conversation (not just lurking) is really valuable. Do you have other questions about instructional design careers?

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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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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

The Social Media train in on the move – and here we are at stop #5 of the Social Media for Trainers: Techniques for Enhancing and Extending Learning, (2010), Pfeiffer blog book tour. What is Social Media for Trainers? Jane’s guest spot on the Instructional Design Live show on EdTechTalk.

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Allison Rossett

APRIL 21, 2012

Although we set out to learn about the contours of the elearning terrain, our project revealed much about instructional design practice today. Mostly, they used technology to enable those practices associated with good old fashioned instructional design. Instruction is good, but not sufficient. ” Appealing?

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Allison Rossett

APRIL 21, 2012

Although we set out to learn about the contours of the elearning terrain, our project revealed much about instructional design practice today. Mostly, they used technology to enable those practices associated with good old fashioned instructional design. Instruction is good, but not sufficient. ” Appealing?

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Clark Quinn

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Jane Bozarth’s Social Media for Trainers is a wonderfully handy, and important, book. As I mentioned before , the key to deep learning is processing the information in a variety of ways, and social interaction around the content is a valuable form of processing. Tags: design mobile social.

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Creativ Technologies

MAY 14, 2021

Instructional designing has become so relevant in today’s times when the learners don’t want to venture outside their houses. The job of an instructional designer is to create the perfect elearning material as per the requirements of the learners. Instructional designing methods. Choosing what is important.

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Professional Online Learning | ecadema

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Basically, instructional designers play a prominent role at the forefront of helping them create learner-focused educational learning experiences. ecadema offers online professional courses for E-learning professionals who have a keen interest in pursuing instructional designer or training roles.

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Xyleme

APRIL 13, 2012

It’s a new world out there for the Instructional Designer. When designing for mLearning, we need to put ourselves in the shoes of the user who is walking around with a very powerful tablet and/or smart phone. That person today has very different expectations that are informed by social media and YouTube.

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CourseArc

MAY 30, 2022

This knowledge, developed over years of brain research, has deep implications for learning design. From strategies for improving learner retention and performance to engaging neurodiverse learners, this research is key for all instructional designers. The best online learning programs and courses are brain-centrically designed.

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Learning Rebels

MAY 2, 2016

Question of the week: Should L&D be active within social media? I understand having a social media presence isn’t for everyone. Ok, we know you don’t know everything there is to know and being on some form of social media can help you build a knowledge base that can take you places you’ve never imagined.

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Web Courseworks

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Social media discussions have become a common way to obtain information. Relying on listservs to share information among a community of practitioners has evolved into launching social media networks. In the midst of the Digital Age, we have instant access to knowledge that was once difficult or impossible to find.

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Origin Learning

MAY 26, 2015

Instructional Design has come a long way. A 2015 research by ATD , titled ‘Instructional Design Now’, which is based on a survey of 1,120 instructional designers provides a current snapshot of ID in organizations and the challenges that they typically face. The Conditionsof Learning – 1965. 2010 and beyond.

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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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