One of the most brilliant cognitive aids devised by some very smart humans is the checklist. Hidden in this deceptively simple format is a type of performance support that has saved lives in the air … [Read more...]
ELC 064: How to Create Meaning From A Torrent of Information
A Conversation with Karl Fast
Every day, we engage in sense-making from a torrent of information. And we attempt to help others construct meaning in the learning experiences we design and provide. But what if we had a … [Read more...]
The Importance of Writing Effective Distractors
Writing Distractors Is Not Easy The purpose of a test is to determine a participant's mastery of the performance objectives and to find out whether a learning experience was successful. … [Read more...]
Empathy Maps: A Tool for Learning Experience Design
Third in a series on LXD
Learning experience design uses human-centered strategies and tools to develop empathy for a target audience or any group you are trying to understand. The empathy map, borrowed from user experience … [Read more...]
Best Stock Music and Sound Effects For Multimedia Projects
Updated for 2020
Music A musical introduction is one of many ways to attract an audience's attention. Music also sets the mood and potentially adds a professional flair to your work. This doesn't mean music should … [Read more...]
ELC 063: The Evolution To Learning Experience Design
The second piece in a series on LXD
Do you hear a lot about learning experience design (LXD) but aren't sure what it is? In this episode, we discuss the evolution of instructional design to learning experience design. We talk about what … [Read more...]