Instructional design career opportunities are growing all over the world. Questions and answers about breaking into instructional design.
How to Unstock Stock Photos for eLearning and Slides
Eight Ways to Make Stock Images Unique
If you spend a lot of time researching photos and manipulating graphics, you may feel frustrated. Here are a few ways I’ve found to get out of the stock photo doldrums.
Check Out These Small Learning and Development Conferences
In-Person L&D Events Where You Can Learn and Network
As you look for ways to develop your personal learning network, consider attending small learning and development conferences. Here is a list of smaller conferences worldwide.
ELC 079: The Updated Accidental Instructional Designer
A Conversation with Cammy Bean
The Accidental Instructional Designer has a second edition! Author Cammy Bean provides the big picture view of the learning and development industry.
25 Story Ideas For eLearning
There has been much written about how well people learn from stories. Here is an inspiration list of stories you can use for eLearning, culled from film and fiction writing books and websites.
ELC 078: How to Get Feedback from Learners to Improve Your Designs Part 2
Usability of learning designs should include ease of use as well as instructional effectiveness. In this episode, we discuss many aspects of usability.
How to Quickly Create a Learning Resource Website Using SpreadSimple-No Coding Required
Step-by-step instructions for creating a website with learning resources using a no code tool like SpreadSimple.
Sources for Free Stock Videos
Add B-roll to your videos for attention and engagement
Free stock video clips can fill a lot of gaps in an instructional video or eLearning. Find out about the creative uses and sources for stock footage.
ELC 077: How to Get Feedback from Learners to Improve Your Designs Part 1
Andrea Gregg and Ronda Reid Talk About Usability and the Think-Aloud Method
In this episode, two researchers discuss how LXD adopts and adapts methods to improve the usability and outcomes of learning design.
Why Less is More in Learning Design
When it comes to learning, less is more. Overloading learners with too much information interferes with the learning process.
Using Scale in Your eLearning and Slide Layouts
Use the design principle of scale to provide a focal point in your layout. This shows what is most important in your message.
Designing Learning for Mental Models
By understanding a learner’s mental models, we can improve our user interfaces, instructional interventions and overall learning experiences.