Novices benefit from greater instructional guidance while learning, while those with prior knowledge benefit from less. How can you design for both?
ELC 093: What really motivates us? Self-Determination Theory Explained
A Conversation with Matt Richter
A conversation about the three psychological needs that lead to motivation and how managers and organizations can support these needs at work.
Take Small Actions Before You Feel Ready
How Action Builds Confidence, Competence, and Opportunity
You may miss out on opportunities by waiting to feel confident. Instead, take small steps before you feel ready. Find out why this works.
Which information graphic should I use?
This guide will help you with choosing an infographic to visualize concepts and data.
Planning A Live-Action Training Video Production
How to produce training videos with a little help from AI tools
If you are suddenly responsible for a live-action training video production, here are the key things you’ll have to consider, plan for, and complete.
Avoid Order-Taker Syndrome with Root Cause Analysis
Conducting a root cause analysis for learning design will help you evolve from being an order-taker to a strategic partner. Learn how.
ELC 092: Beyond Productivity: A More Ambitious Vision for AI
A Conversation with Phillipa Hardman, PhD
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.