Saul Carliner
Professor, Department of Education, Concordia University
Saul Carliner is a professor of educational technology at Concordia University in Montreal, where his research and teaching focus on the design of instructional and informational materials for the workplace, the management of groups that produce these materials, and related issues of professionalism. Also an industry consultant, Saul provides strategic-planning services and workshops for clients worldwide. Among his 200-plus publications are the books Training Design Basics and Career Anxiety: Guidance Through Tough Times (with Margaret Driscoll and Yvonne Thayer).
Latest from Saul Carliner
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Will AI Change the Work of Instructional Designers? Maybe It Already Has
By Saul Carliner, Giuliana Cucinelli, and Samira Karim On the one hand, it seems that ever since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, professionals in learning and development (L&D)—including instructional design—have tried to figure out how this technology might affect the work of instructional designers. After all, some early examples of generative AI (the […]
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Writing Copyright Statements for eLearning
Copyright can be a confusing matter for anyone who creates eLearning content, especially in this day of internationalization. Here’s a quick guide to the basic concepts.
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Avoid Making Assumptions That Backfire!
When you write text for eLearning content, do you use language that sets up unrealistic expectations for the learners? There are many types of assumptions that instructional designers can make when they write, that can undo even the best design. Here is an explanation of three of the most common of these assumptions, and what to do about them.
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Developing the Business Case for a Major e-Learning Courseware or Infrastructure Project
Preparing a complete and persuasive effective business case increases the likelihood that decision makers will accept your proposals for learning projects. Here is a complete guide and template for this critical process.





