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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Using AI for Images? Here’s Your Guide to Smarter Image Creation
AI image creation is transforming design, but it has challenges. Our free guide helps you maximize AI’s strengths, streamline workflows, and overcome common design hurdles.
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Human-First: Designing Learning Journeys in the AI Era
The learning world is changing a lot because of AI. It’s been three years since we started experimenting with this technology, first cautiously and without seeing much promise. Now, it seems almost inevitable that AI will be used at all stages of creating a learning solution. The biggest benefit it has brought so far has been an efficiency boost. Many of us have learned to do our work faster. Theoretically, this means there’s more time for deeper, more creative work. But is that really happening? The AI efficiency paradox in learning design AI speeds up many tasks, especially around content…
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Create Engaging Learning—While Staying Compliant
Creating engaging and compliant learning content can often feel like walking a tightrope. You want your training to capture attention, spark curiosity, and leave a lasting impact, all while navigating a complex maze of regulations and standards. This balancing act can seem daunting, but it’s also an opportunity to innovate and push boundaries. When approached thoughtfully, compliance can become a powerful tool—enhancing trust, fostering creativity, and unlocking new possibilities for impactful learning design. Yet, compliance often gets a bad reputation for stifling creativity. The need to follow strict regulations can lead to training materials that feel overly cautious, uninspiring, and…
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Building Effective Frameworks on Solid Foundations: Structuring Learning By Writing Objectives
As L&D professionals, we know that strong instructional design is directly linked to clearly defined objectives, which form the foundation for measuring outcomes and designing meaningful learning. In this session, we will explore a clear framework to ensure that objectives are aligned and measurable.
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Are Multiple-Choice Questions Killing Critical Thinking Skills?
In this fast-paced session, you’ll learn to distinguish when the ability to grade and track is important–and when it gets in the way of doing something instructionally valuable. You’ll get inspiration from real-life examples showing how learners can explore a concept and try it out for themselves in creative ways.
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Making Training Stick: An Imperative in High-Stakes Environments
In high-stakes environments, it’s essential thatcritical-skills training sticks—to support business goals while beingmanageable for those who create and deliver the learning experiences. TyRoberts, SVP of Realizeit, will share the tenets of what makes work-criticaltraining engaging, applicable, and durable in high-stakes environments. And,equally important, how to do that despite time and resource constraints.
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Microlearning: The Key to Capturing Modern Learners’ Attention
Learning habits are changing faster than ever. Even individuals within the same generation can develop varying preferences as they gain access to tools that were unavailable just two years ago. What characterizes Millennials, Gen Z, and now Gen Alpha? They were born with smartphones in one hand and access to the Internet in the other. Interesting fact: The younger the generation, the faster they watch YouTube videos. Many in Gen Z view videos at a playback speed of at least x1.5. This shift in how we consume and process information is challenging traditional learning methods, which are finding it increasingly…
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Creating Self-Directed Learning Experiences That Actually Work
In an era where digital platforms are transforming workplace learning, creating effective self-directed learning experiences has become crucial. Drawing from Desklight’s work with Smithsonian Affiliations, Techstars, and PCMA, this session explores how to design digital learning experiences that learners actually want to use. We’ll examine real-world case studies where self-directed learning platforms achieved 10x engagement increases and break down the adult learning principles that drive successful autonomous learning experiences. Learning Objectives:
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From Script to Screen: The Foundations of Video Making
We’ve all seen bad videos and good videos. And we can usually tell the good ones from the bad ones. But HOW do we know? And how can we ensure we’re doing the right things to make the best video? In this session, we’ll learn the absolute basics for making a good-looking video (lighting, camera angles, composition, etc.), as well as what makes an engaging video (storytelling, narrative techniques). We’ll also cover some of the basics of frame rate, ISO, resolution, and other “camera words” and some tips and tricks! In this session, you will learn:
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Game On: Implementing Gamified Learning for Engaged Corporate Training
This session will explore a real-world case study on successfully implementing gamified learning in a corporate environment. You’ll discover practical tips on getting started, examples of games developed using industry-standard tools, and key considerations for successful implementation. Dive into the right resources and skill sets required and learn how to measure the ROI of your gamified learning initiatives. Arm yourself with the knowledge and strategies to transform your corporate training into an immersive, outcome-driven experience. Empower your learners to “level up” their skills and unlock their full potential through the power of gamified learning. You will walk away with creative…