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Anyone looking to learn more about comprehensive design can read the book Universal Principles of Design, which features more than 200 descriptions in alphabetical order along with images to aid the explanations. For those interested just in those concepts that are most relevant to eLearning design, this post sums up some of the most important definitions
The typical modern-day corporate learner never leaves home without his or her smartphone. This mobile device, after all, serves as an extension of technology-savvy individuals.
But in order to benefit from the rise of smartphone usage, you have to dig deeper and even question assumptions. You have to know more about the habits, preferences and attitudes of mobile learners.
But in order to benefit from the rise of smartphone usage, you have to dig deeper and even question assumptions. You have to know more about the habits, preferences and attitudes of mobile learners.
Cada vez son más las empresas que han invertido o están empezando a invertir en un programa de eLearning. Independientemente del tamaño y tipo de empresas que sean, ellas se dieron cuenta de que el eLearning simplemente tiene sentido, es un buen negocio.
Pero no todo el mundo está convencido de la utilización de eLearning para la capacitación. Ni siquiera su jefe.
Aquí está el proceso para ayudar a convencer a sus directivos, en tres pasos.
Pero no todo el mundo está convencido de la utilización de eLearning para la capacitación. Ni siquiera su jefe.
Aquí está el proceso para ayudar a convencer a sus directivos, en tres pasos.
Although instructor-led or classroom training still remains as one of the most common ways to train employees, the opportunity to implement eLearning to is a more cost-effective and convenient option. Those new to creating eLearning courses will find this post useful in answering their questions and providing them with a checklist of things to consider during the process of converting existing content, which goes far beyond simply transferring content to an online format.
How do you learn best? What learning activities are the most motivational to you? How do you interact with other learners? What do you struggle with when learning new information or mastering a new skill? Understanding your own learning style and preferences is an excellent place to start when considering the benefits of a learner-centered eLearning model.
As with any other good design principles, there are human characteristics deeply involved here.
Richard Buchanan, a professor of Design, Management and Information Systems, said it best: “a good design can be defined not only to be creative, stylish with extraordinary visual look, but it must consider human engagement in its activities.”
Below are 5 golden rules to help you achieve a high-quality instructional design:
Richard Buchanan, a professor of Design, Management and Information Systems, said it best: “a good design can be defined not only to be creative, stylish with extraordinary visual look, but it must consider human engagement in its activities.”
Below are 5 golden rules to help you achieve a high-quality instructional design:
There are principles of good learning design and delivery every training professional should be aware of. These are not mere abstractions but rather serve as a practical guide in planning effective online training programs. In fact, Geri E. McArdle, in his book Training Design and Delivery, encourages training professionals to become familiar with these and apply them later.
Instructional design is not a one-person assignment limited to a single task. There are multiple disciplines involved in it, with the instructional designer assuming a series of roles to complete the job.
This idea was presented in the paper, The roles of design: a new method of instructional design. In this document, authors provide designers with a series of viewpoints to consider throughout the development process.
Balance between the roles is the key.
This idea was presented in the paper, The roles of design: a new method of instructional design. In this document, authors provide designers with a series of viewpoints to consider throughout the development process.
Balance between the roles is the key.
Sure, anyone can design an eLearning course. The question is: how can you become a better designer?
These five commandments are what you, the modern eLearning designer, needs to embrace in order to survive and succeed in today's dynamic and challenging world.
These five commandments are what you, the modern eLearning designer, needs to embrace in order to survive and succeed in today's dynamic and challenging world.
For many eLearning professionals, bite-sized has always been the right size. Imagine it, more useful content that fits smaller screens or just about any screen. Learners can work on any platform, switch back from their mobile device to the desktop, anytime. Snackable content also makes it easier for them to savor every lesson step after step—something that's not possible with lengthy materials. Offer your audience light, short yet substantial content. They'll surely come back for more.
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