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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Unlocking the Secrets of Online Peer Learning
Humans learn in many ways, and lecture-type training has its place. But so too does peer learning, as more corporate learning opportunities move online.
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How Will You Apply Artificial Intelligence in 2023?
Deciding where to apply artificial intelligence in your L&D work will take time and thought. Begin your research now.
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Best of DevLearn DemoFest 2022
People learn through seeing and hearing about other people’s experiences and what better way to do just this than to see everyday learning projects created by people just like you! The Best of DevLearn DemoFest webinar highlights projects from DemoFest at DevLearn 2022 Conference & Expo, where attendees shared information about learning projects they have worked on. In this webinar, you will: Download the handout
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Beyond Courses: Instructional Approaches in 2022
This report breaks down results from a recent survey among Learning Guild members to update readers on how instructional approaches are departing from what we think of as “traditional” approaches.
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Behind The Scenes: The Making of Microlearning Campaigns
A microlearning campaign may be a critical part of your performance-based training strategy. Learn what makes up a microlearning campaign.
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User Stories, Learner Journeys & Other Epic Tales: Decoding Agile & UX Techniques for LX design
Using story in learning extends beyond a narrative storytelling instructional approach. It’s also a way to ensure that the learning resources you create will fit into the personal and professional stories of end users. In this session, we will explore the use of story as an instructional design technique by applying the concept of a story to define needs, describe a solution, and create a master plan for your L&D team’s work over time. First we’ll explore “user stories,” a technique that software development teams use to identify and define areas of scope for their work. We’ll create user stories…
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Creative Innovations in Storytelling & Learning
This session will explore how to effectively blend multiple learning topics together into a single storyline. The issues employees encounter in the workplace rarely happen in isolated silos. Nor should learning. Employees who mishandle issues often create additional issues, and building these realities into our courses can raise awareness in a meaningful way. Blended storylines show learners how different issues intersect and build on one another both positively and negatively. They also provide an opportunity to develop relatable characters who address issues that learners are likely to encounter. This session will explore strategies for providing multi-topic learning through effective blended…
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Choose Your Own Adventure: Reframe Scenario-based Learning with Good Storytelling
Once there was an eLearning designer who was handed a course request and a pile of content from a SME. What happened next? S/he: In the end, which choice led to happily ever after for the designer, the SME, and the learners? Which made the content stick? Find out in this interactive workshop and learn to make your courses sticky, too.
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Don’t Be a Boring Explainer: Add Strategic Storytelling to Your Training Toolkit
Brain research suggests that most people forget more than 40% of the information you tell them by the very next day. After a week, they will likely have forgotten nearly all of what you said. The good news is that your message is many times more memorable when delivered in a story. Think of the implications of this for learners! Strategic storytelling is an emotionally intelligent, results-oriented approach that can help you connect relevant storytelling to curriculum so learners see, feel, and retain what you’re trying to teach. This begins with identifying appropriate source materials, and extends through design and…
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Finding the Thread: How to Create Learning Podcasts with a Narrative
Stories have the power to truly reach people and inspire action. They allow a storyteller to forge a personal connection with their audience and create situations where learners are likely to be actively engaged with the content, leading to higher levels of long-term information retention. As more organizations embrace the work-from-anywhere movement, the ability to provide low-investment/high-impact learning solutions that can be accessed on-demand will be key. One design solution tailor-made for the current moment is the use of narrative podcasting, for fiction and non-fiction audio stories. In this session we will discuss some reasons your organization should consider embracing…