What Instructional Designers Do: Is this a career for you?

September 5, 2011 by  
Filed under eLearning Design, Instructional Design

Here’s the answer to a reader’s question, “What is instructional design?”

The Four-door Model: Part 2

The Four-door Model is a relatively quick and inexpensive way to develop online learning. Our interview continues.

The Four-door Model: Rapid eLearning Design

Looking for a way out of generic eLearning? Try the Four-door Model.

Motivating The Instructional Designer

We spend a lot of time theorizing and thinking about how to motivate learners. But what about motivating instructional designers?

Lessons From The Guggenheim, Spain

The Guggenheim Museum in Spain provides an ideal structured yet informal learning experience. Can we apply this to online learning?

Less is More

March 23, 2009 by  
Filed under Cognition, eLearning Design

A single drop of information is better than a bucketful. A common error in course development is to burden the learner with too many facts and lengthy discussions. People will remember more if they are given less.

A Framework for Developing Online Learning

Here is a solid framework any group (or individual) can use to develop eLearning courses.