Instructional Design
Applying learning theory and design strategies to meet specific performance goals through the creation of instructional materials and formal learning experiences.
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Urgent Patience, Part 2: Disarming Resistance & Sustaining Change
Construct a narrative around your change initiatives. When stories of success outnumber stories of failure, cynicism loses its audience.
By George Hall ••
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How Position-Based Microlearning Aligns Learning with Workflow
A position-based approach notes that what we learn and how we learn it vary by role, experience level, environment, and context.
By Ashley Cooks ••
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Future-Proof Your Career: The L&D Strategic Roadmap for AI Readiness
This article outlines a strategic roadmap for L&D professionals to navigate the rise of artificial intelligence by proactively adapting their skills and pivoting into adjacent, integrated, or specialized AI roles to ensure long-term career resilience.
By Megan Dybczak ••
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Microlearning is a Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing
Although microlearning and workflow learning are key members of the learning and job performance ecosystem, they aren’t the same.
By Bob Mosher, Conrad Gottfredson ••
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5 Tips to Supercharge Your Microlearning
Effective use of microlearning can lead to real behavior change on the job. But figuring out how to successfully build it can be tricky. To help you dive into this important topic, we’ve asked our Micro- & Workflow Learning Online Conference speakers to share their top tips: Want more valuable advice from these experienced pros? Attend the Micro- & Workflow Learning Online Conference on February 11 […]
By Christine Shaw ••
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L&D Practitioners in an AI-Powered World
This eBook guides L&D professionals facing AI disruption. It emphasizes pivoting to hybrid roles, prioritizing human skills, and embracing adaptability. Learn from leaders like Cammy Bean, Kevin Thorn, Trish Uhl, and Perrin Rowland, who have successfully navigated major career changes.
By Jane Bozarth ••
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Urgent Patience: Breaking Complacency, Sparking Change
Technology doesn’t drive transformation—people do. It’s fueled by their urgency to move, their readiness to challenge what’s outdated, and their courage to create what’s next.
By George Hall ••
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D&D for Learning: Tricks of the Trade
One of the most powerful—and newly feasible—approaches to immersive training is roleplay. When done well, it creates the conditions for people to practice difficult conversations, test judgment under pressure, and build confidence in gray areas where there’s no script to follow.
By Aaron Delgaty ••
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Why Instructional Designers Are Natural Project Managers
Instructional designers stand at the crossroads of andragogy, technology, and communication within organizations. As is to be expected, this unique position makes them ideal candidates for project management!
By Steven Shisley ••
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AI Is NOT the Future of Learning & Development
AI isn’t the future—it’s the present and the past.
By Dr. Amos Glenn ••