Are you developing training intended to change attitudes, values and beliefs? Even on a subtle level? Here are several research-based instructional strategies for attitudinal training.
ELC 052: The Story of Becoming a Great Manager
A Conversation with Katy Tynan
If you are a new, experienced or aspiring manager, or if you want to understand your manager, you will benefit from this episode. In this session, I speak with Katy Tynan about the misconceptions people have about management, the best ways to manage a creative team, the relationship between leadership and management and much more.
10 Ways to Work Smarter Next Year
Learning professionals often wear many hats so it can make you feel like you’re drowning in work. Working smarter is a goal worth trying to achieve. Here are ten ways to work smarter.
Best Practices for Designing Employee Onboarding Programs
What are the best practices for an effective onboarding program? Here are some approaches to consider, based on research and experience.
ELC 051: Tips and Tools for Creating an eLearning Portfolio
A Conversation with Mike Taylor
You never know when you might need to show an eLearning portfolio.This episode will inspire you to create one or to make your current portfolio stand out.
7 Golden Rules Of Learning
A List to Help Subject Matter Experts with Instructional Design (Includes Download)
Subject matter experts provide content to instructional designers. Here are rules of learning for SMEs to ensure they provide the best content.
How To Plan A Photo Shoot For eLearning
Organizing and managing a successful photo shoot for eLearning is more complicated than you might think. Here are the steps that have worked for me.
Seven Books To Boost Your Creativity
Our jobs often require us to generate creative ideas quickly. If you’re in a rut or looking for a way to tap into your creative flow, check out these books.
What makes a good instructional explanation?
Even though explanations are commonly used in instruction, research shows they often have no positive effects on learning outcomes. This article looks at the research for ways to create effective instructional explanations.
10 Visual Design Tips For eLearning And Slides
If your goal is to get better at visual design, you don’t need to be a talented artist. You just need to learn and apply the foundation principles of visual design and practice, practice, practice. In this SlideShare presentation below, I’ve gathered up ten important principles and little tips from my book, Visual Design Solutions. […]
5 Smart Questions Instructional Designers Should Ask
How instructional designers can keep their eye on the big picture and prevent a project from going down the wrong path.
Tips For Writing Matching Format Test Items
Use matching type tests to measure a person’s ability to identify the relationship between corresponding items, like terms and definitions.