David Kelly explains why developing leadership skills in L&D is important for people at every level of an organization and in any role.
Benefits of Using Questions in Elearning Design
A question-based approach to elearning has some benefits over the expository approach. Questions create an active learning experience and arouse curiosity.
Stealing From Product Design
Seven Principles for Innovating
For inspiration and innovation, here are seven strategies from product design that you can use for learning design.
Six Strategies You May Not Be Using To Reduce Cognitive Load
When learners experience high cognitive load, they may give up or fail to comprehend. Here are six strategies to reduce cognitive load.
ELC 083: Quality Management: It’s More Than Missing Commas
A Conversation with Hadiya Nuriddin
Hadiya Nuriddin explains how to start or improve a quality management program in your organization.
Books to Help You Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
If you have problems working with subject matter experts, see these books for working with SMEs that can help things go more smoothly.
Using Contrast to Improve Visual Accessibility in eLearning
Learn how to improve the visual accessibility of your eLearning by improving the contrast in your visual design.
When Instructional Designers Can’t Talk to the Target Audience
Don’t give up hope if you can’t talk to the target audience. There are still many ways to research and understand them.
Ideas For Designing Nonlinear eLearning
Do you default to a linear structure when designing eLearning? Nonlinear eLearning might be the best choice for your audience and content.
12 Books for Instructional Designers to Read This Year
A roundup of books for instructional designers published in the past year that will be sure to expand your horizons.
10 Thoughts About Design and Design Thinking in Instructional Design
Design and design thinking are messy processes. There is no straight line from point A to point B.
Blocks to Creativity at Work
Four Types of Blocks to Recognize and Overcome
It’s not easy to be creative on demand. If you have creative blocks, you can overcome them once you recognize them.