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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Achieving Better Business Outcomes Through Upskilling
Upskilling drives business outcomes, even during an economic downturn. This article addresses a strategy for connecting upskilling to important outcomes.
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10 Ways You’re Getting Gamification Wrong
The Game Agency interviewed 5 Instructional Designers about what could go wrong with a gamification strategy. They shared the 10 most common mistakes and how you can fix them.
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Using Low Code/No Code Tools for eLearning Authoring
The low-code/no-code software movement is relatively recent and is becoming more accepted, including for development of eLearning applications.
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How to Leverage Learning Systems to Support Your Culture and Core Values
Fanatics is building the leading global digital sports platform – featuring the largest selection of officially licensed fan merchandise, NFTs/digital collectibles, sports betting and iGaming, trading cards, and much more—to create interactive, lasting fan experiences which also helps partners establish better direct-to-consumer relationships in today’s highly competitive world. This webinar covers how the newly formed Learning & Development team was able to hit the ground running and address the current Instructional Design challenges. Through a recent case study, you will hear various perspectives on what learning software solutions and L&D tools were needed to set up a proper structure and…
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What TikTok Can Teach Us about Learning and Development
Even with the explosion of conversation in recent years over microlearning, we still find ourselves creating learning modules that can be anywhere from 30-60 minutes long, that learners quickly forget. What if we were able to create bite-sized videos that felt approachable that learners could watch before walking into the classroom, so classroom time could instead be spent applying the knowledge, answering questions, working as a group, etc.? What if we encouraged our learners to be the stars of the learning? Will the organization begin to see more learners applying the skills through “social learning” and through TikTok-type videos provided…
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Integrating Real People Into Animated Worlds
Creating an eLearning course driven by an animated story has a lot of advantages. Animated videos give us the ability to move learners through space and time, put them in relatable situations that unfold in both familiar and new environments, and control every detail of the story. But in a world where human connection is craved, learners want to see and hear from real people. Join this session to learn how to give your learner the best of both worlds! In this session you will learn tips for scripting narration and sourcing voice talent that allow learners to better connect…
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Fun with Vectors: Level Up your eLearning Design Skills
Using vector graphics and illustrations is one of the prominent ways of creating visuals for eLearning courses. You can download and use these illustrations and vector graphics from various stock picture sources. Join Dr. Pooja Jaisingh as she takes you through the best practices to find the illustrations, icons, SVGs, and infographics that would work right for your project. She will also show you how to use Adobe Illustrator to make some quick changes to these illustrations and export them to be used in your eLearning courses. You will leave this session feeling confident in finding the right illustrations for…
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Better Use of Video to Create Effective Training Programs
Dr. Britt Andreatta, an internationally recognized learningthought leader and author, is best known for her expertise in creating brainscience–based training solutions. She has developed highly effective trainingprograms for change management, creating high-performing teams, and highlyeffective managers. But how could she deliver expert material and alsoguarantee that learners would not only be able to demonstrate the knowledge,but change their behavior as a result? In this session you’ll learn how video-based practice andassessment enable experiential learning, skill validation, and coaching atscale. Andreatta’s content creates opportunities for practice, demonstration,analysis, and collaboration, and provides evaluators with a tangible learning outcomethrough video versus traditional assessment.…
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Creating Better Videos Using Viewer Preferences & Habits
Video can be a key tactic for training employees and customers, so it’s important that videos are engaging and helpful. This session focuses on viewers’ preferences for video and will look at multi-year research to provide insights into viewers’ preferences and behaviors for instructional and informational videos. But don’t worry, this isn’t just a data dump! In addition to covering the data, many practical tips will be provided to help you create better, more effective videos. In this session you will discover why viewers typically stop watching videos, and techniques to encourage them to keep watching. Through an analysis of…
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Curation for Learning: Enhancing Our Work, Extending Our Reach
This report breaks down effective curation for learning, how and why to curate, and how it can enhance your work.