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4 Learning Theories Every Online Educator Should Know

LearnDash

If I had to guess, I would say that most online educators don’t think of themselves as “instructional designers.” They usually view themselves as subject matter experts —they know their area very well, and are starting an online course to share their expertise with others who are interested in learning it. Let’s look at what they are.

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Must-Have Skills to Look For When Hiring an Instructional Designer

LearnDash

The role of an instructional designer is critical in creating successful learning experiences. Instructional designers are responsible for designing courses that meet learners’ needs and achieve objectives. Instructional designers do this in a few ways. Here are some of the qualities to keep an eye out for.

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The Most Important Thing I’ve Learned From Instructional Design

Association eLearning

Working in instructional design, I’ve had the privilege to learn a little bit about a lot of different fields. This can usually be coordinated through a manager, who can also recommend whom to talk to and let that person know about the call. The same is true in the work world. It’s not always possible though.

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10 learning theories to follow when training your employees

TalentLMS

There are a number of different adult learning theories that can be used to guide employee training, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. In order to choose the best approach for your business, it is important to understand the key concepts of each theory. Theories of learning for employee training.

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Agile Microlearning Explained

Cognitive science theories already supply the answers. Learn how OttoLearn packages them into a single platform you can use to deliver microlearning based reinforcement training, and go beyond completions to focus on outcomes. Learner engagement and retention doesn’t have to be a mystery.

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How to Identify a Good eLearning Development Company for Custom Solutions

IT Training Department Blog

You could even seek out a generalist or perhaps a specialist instructional designer ! If you only go into industry specialists, you could end up with a subject matter expert (SME) rather than an eLearning developer or instructional designer. Are you supposed to look for the cheapest, fastest, or someone who knows your industry well?

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Instructional Design Survival Tips

Association eLearning

A while back, my colleague Mary and I were asked to give some “real world” instructional design survival tips. Mary’s tips incorporate aspects of project management (which often goes hand-in-hand with instructional design), while mine are focused on the design and production side. Two words: RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT.