Writing brief instructions to guide, direct and assure users is one of the more difficult types of writing. You must select every word carefully and there’s no room for misinterpretation. Here are some tips for writing your best microcopy.
How To Use Design Thinking In Learning Experience Design
Do you need to be creative on demand? Check this approach to Design Thinking to help you deeply understand the audience to create effective solutions.
10 Ways to Support Learning after Training
Think of a course as laying the foundation for continuous learning rather than an end in itself. Base your designs on the advantages of using smaller courses, spaced learning, human interaction and user-generated materials.
8 Learning Design Trends To Watch
These are exciting times in the world of learning. Ubiquitous internet access, working from home and wider dissemination of cognitive research are contributing to new learning design trends. In this article, I list some of trends to watch in the coming years. This can be a source of inspiration and fuel for creative solutions. 1. […]
Case Study: Using a Magazine Format for eLearning
This magazine format was a solution to upgrading an annual compliance course. Designed in a widescreen format, it included a magazine-type cover design, letter from the editor, table of contents for the menu and a two-page spread for text, graphics and interactions.
Metalearning, The Four Hour Chef, and Instructional Design
Accelerated Learning and Instructional Design
An accelerated learning strategy created by Tim Ferris. The DiSSS method and how to apply it to instructional design.
A Quick Guide To Attitudinal Training
Are you developing training intended to change attitudes, values and beliefs? Even on a subtle level? Here are several research-based instructional strategies for attitudinal training.
Best Practices for Designing Employee Onboarding Programs
What are the best practices for an effective onboarding program? Here are some approaches to consider, based on research and experience.
What makes a good instructional explanation?
Even though explanations are commonly used in instruction, research shows they often have no positive effects on learning outcomes. This article looks at the research for ways to create effective instructional explanations.
Tips For Writing Matching Format Test Items
Use matching type tests to measure a person’s ability to identify the relationship between corresponding items, like terms and definitions.
5 Problems Users Have With eLearning User Interfaces
Designing elearning user interfaces is a valuable skill. See what can make an online interface difficult to use and how to fix it.
Ten Ways to Improve eLearning
You can change the way learners and designers think about eLearning.