These are the top ten learning tools I use to discover, understand, produce media, share and collaborate in my personal learning environment (PLE).
Using Wikis for Learning and Collaboration
A collaborative wiki is good for training, knowledge management, information distribution and community. Learn more about wikis for learning.
ELC 056: How To Develop Your Creativity
A Conversation with Brad Hokanson
Do you ever wish you could improve your creativity? In this episode, you’ll learn proven ways to generate more creative ideas.
Storyboards for eLearning
How to Create a Storyboard in a Q&A Format
Elearning storyboards are essential to good design. Learn to create storyboards for eLearning and download free storyboard templates.
How To Design A Quick Reference Card
A Case Study
In this article, I share the thinking, process, strategies and workflow that went into the creation of a quick reference card.
10 Tips For Designing Mobile Learning and Support
Best practices of mobile app design applied to mobile learning and performance support.
ELC 055: What You Need to Know About Cognitive Load
A Conversation with John Sweller
John Sweller, who formulated cognitive load theory, explains how instructional designers can design more effective learning experiences.
Why Discovery Should Come Before Analysis
The spirit of discovery is often lost in the mindset of conducting an analysis. This is why I think the research and discovery process needs greater emphasis in learning experience design.
It’s Not eLearning On A Phone
Nine Mobile Learning Strategies
Here are nine mobile learning strategies you can use in your organization to facilitate all types of learning and development.
ELC 054: Do learners understand your instructional graphics?
A Conversation with Elizabeth Boling
Can we assume that people understand our intent in the instructional graphics that we use? Professor Elizabeth Boling says we should not be over confident.
15 Instructional Design Books You Should Know About – Updated
Here are a range of instructional design books on instructional science, eLearning and how people learn, for you to browse.
8 Principles on Cognitive Load and Collaborative Learning
Seen through the lens of cognitive load, there are three aspects of collaborative learning to consider during design: the learning task, the individual learners and the group.