Phillipa Hardman discusses an ambitious vision for AI, using its superpowers to innovate new types of solutions to performance problems.
Designing Learning for Mental Models
By understanding a learner’s mental models, we can improve our user interfaces, instructional interventions and overall learning experiences.
What makes someone an expert?
The Cognitive Psychology of Expertise
Understanding expert thinking helps us design training for both experts and novices. Learn about the differences by understanding the cognitive psychology of expertise.
How To Establish A Visual Hierarchy for Better Learning
Guiding the Learner's Attention
A visual hierarchy guides the learner’s eye and attention so that they can focus on what is most important.
How to Write Effective Alt Text for eLearning
Learn to identify an image’s category and purpose to write effective alt text for elearning and other digital instructional materials.
ELC 091: Rethinking How We Support Frontline Workers
A Conversation with JD Dillon
Learn to design best-fit solutions that support and enable frontline workers to help them perform their best.
How to Maintain Ownership When Writing with AI
You can maintain cognitive ownership and agency over your writing by doing the thinking first and using AI to extend and test your ideas.
21 Ways To Get Visual Ideas
Visual ideas are all around us if you know where to look. Find inspiration here for approaches to eLearning visual design.
How To Write A Visual Style Guide for eLearning (and Presentations)
The most efficient way to achieve visual design consistency in eLearning and presentation slides is to create a visual style guide.
How to Write Effective Reflection Questions
A practical framework based on cognitive science
This framework for designing reflection questions supports the specific cognitive process that aligns with your learning outcome.
Rules For Writing Multiple Choice Questions
If you want tests that accurately measure what learners know and can do, then you need these rules for writing effective multiple-choice questions.
Is Visibility Important for Your Career? What the Research Shows
Research shows that professional visibility strengthens networks, elevates status, and expands access to opportunity.