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The web is abuzz with talks of mobile learning. With its rise come many benefits, from higher productivity to better engagement. But with all the noise or constant stream of data online, it's difficult to find really useful information. That's why we've gleaned some links to resources specifically to help instructional designers get a holistic view about the subject.
eLearning didn't happen overnight. It's a product of years of human ingenuity and innovation. There are moments in history that contribute to the inevitable birth of eLearning. So in an effort to weave a story of how eLearning came to be, here are some bits of history worth recalling.
The brain is constantly on the lookout for ways to improve by obtaining new knowledge and skills, even before birth. Unfortunately, retaining information can be challenging, simply because instructors and course designers do not always use methods that facilitate remembering. The following seven points look at key principles from neuroscience research paired with tips that will allow course creators to achieve effective eLearning development.
Today, "providing people with access to more information is not the problem. Rather, the problem is one of maximizing the allocation of human attention to information that will be useful.” There are too many concepts and theories to mention but the most notable among them is the “Information Foraging Theory.” The theory is based on the assumption that we humans use our built-in foraging mechanisms when searching for information.
Here are some relevant points of the theory.
Here are some relevant points of the theory.
Proficient project managers in eLearning or any other industry naturally want to be productive. In a sense, they want to accomplish more in terms of the work they do for others. They want better learning materials, more efficient ways of handling client projects—all without wasting unnecessary energy and resources.
Here is some indispensable advice.
Here is some indispensable advice.
Writing for effective eLearning is a skill that goes beyond the ability to write in an explanatory and persuasive manner, sometimes on very technical subjects; developers also need to write in-depth about subjects on which they may previously have had very limited knowledge.
Use these six secrets of professional writers to make your eLearning content stand out and engage and interest the learner.
Use these six secrets of professional writers to make your eLearning content stand out and engage and interest the learner.
It's easy to predict the success rate of a course just be looking at its introduction. If it's boring, learners would either skip it refuse to read it. Nonetheless, they're already convinced that the course is less than impressive.
Here are some ways to create a positive first impression.
Here are some ways to create a positive first impression.
Knowing what motivates people, what satisfies humans in terms of design and how it impacts the learning process, allows the crafting of an effective eLearning design. There are three distinct motivation theories that have been developed by scientists and psychologists that try to explain ways to motivate learners. All three seek to explain motivation and how it impacts the learning process. Look at the key ideas behind each theory and use them to improve the effectiveness of your courses.
As an instructional designer, your primary goal is to develop effective eLearning courses. You should address the objectives for each lesson, use the correct instructional method to meet the needs of the learners, and ensure the content and all its related activities are meaningful and relevant.
But how do you, as an instructional designer, determine the best way to create effective eLearning courses?
But how do you, as an instructional designer, determine the best way to create effective eLearning courses?
A common misconception is that eLearning materials can be simply transferred into mLearning courses. However, during the transfer, it is necessary to rethink the entire instructional design: mobile learning requires minimalism, it focuses on granular design, and it must be instructionally solid to provide a satisfying user experience graphically, navigationally, and cognitively.
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