If you were to ask what the top must-have skills to becoming an e-learning master are, you would more than likely get a wide variety of answers. Being able to design instructional, online training courses requires some very definite skill sets. However, there are actually a few specific skills that are integral to mastering the creation of online e-learning courses.
What follows is not just a simple trip down the history of instructional design, its models and theories. Each of the following 33 instructional design milestones has been chosen not only for its importance in the field of learning, but also for its impact for future generations, research and various related disciplines, such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, demography, and even biology and physiology.
An interesting three-minute video by Paul Burow discusses the application of neuroscience to organizational development. It covers six social learning needs we think can be applied to eLearning. Targeting these needs will result in more effective eLearning courses.
The whole point of taking psychology into consideration is the end product: individuals who are happier and who will probably experience effective eLearning. Take a peek at some thoughts on the psychology of design:
Billions of dollars are being spent on sales training in the US alone, yet statistics show that it's not really achieving the desired outcome. Here, we discuss several reasons sales training may fail to move the needle.
Don't begin an eLearning course without a clear path in mind; like any other effort, planning is key. For that purpose, a storyboard can come in very handy.
Every eLearning project is different, and comes with a different set of demands. However, when it comes to slide design, there are some best practices that fit all or nearly all situations. Following these basic tips ensures a clear and effective lesson, while still leaving room to customize and add your own personal touch.
Investing time and effort in organizing your item drafting sessions helps retain more items and increases the validity of the results. Psychometrician Austin Fossey highlights 5 Tips for organizing your drafting process.
Each teaching unit is divided into a number of elements, indispensable for enabling learning. Within each one, there is the necessary DNA to build effective, coordinated and comprehensive didactic situations that completes the learning cycle. We will discuss each of its components in this post.
One of the key back to school ideas is to be aware of how students are feeling at this busy time. Here are some questions you need to ask your students.