Imagine a trainer at the front of the room responding to a participant's comment by saying nothing more than "You're right!" or "Incorrect." Imagine this happening over and over again. So, why is … [Read more...]
Learning Science Books to Inspire You This Year
As learning experience designers and educators, we are the beneficiaries of cognitive science research that focuses on memory and learning. We now have a solid collection of books that explain the … [Read more...]
Finding Your Place In an Instructional Design Career
If you aren't happy with your career in instructional design or want to start a career in this industry, there's no reason to be a square peg in a round hole. There are numerous paths you can follow … [Read more...]
ELC 065: Pro Tips For Working With Subject Matter Experts
Strategies and techniques from Dawn Mahoney and Diane Elkins
Subject matter experts or SMEs are usually an indispensable part of a learning development team. Even though they are on the same team, however, the SME and the learning professional may be living in … [Read more...]
Ten Working Smarter Hacks You Can Use Right Now
Productivity Boosts for Remote and On-Site Work
In these particularly stressful times, when many people are stretched between virtual work and monitoring virtual schooling, it's a good time to be as efficient with work as possible. These working … [Read more...]
The Visual Design of Checklists
In a previous article, I wrote about the benefits of using checklists for performance support. But how might you design a checklist that fits your needs? Consider that the visual design of a cognitive … [Read more...]