By Cathy Moore As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. When should elearning be narrated? I think we should rephrase the question as, “When is it a good idea to force all learners to go at the same…
Category: Instructional design (page 4)
Why you need to set limits
What happens if you don’t set any boundaries in your relationships? You wear yourself out doing everything for everybody. Here are some ways to say “no” to unreasonable requests. Read more.
The big mistake in elearning
We’re obsessed with designing information when instead we should be designing experiences. We need to focus on what people need to do, not what they need to know. Read more
Scenario based training example: Connect with Haji Kamal
You’re a US Army sergeant in Afghanistan. Can you help a young lieutenant make a good impression on a Pashtun leader? Try the branching scenario and learn how it was designed. Read more
How to convert the toughest SME
You want to create an action-packed experience that revolutionizes learners’ behavior. Your subject matter expert wants you to reproduce every bullet of their 217-slide presentation. Is there any hope for your relationship? Read more.
Why you want to use scenarios in your elearning
Imagine that you’re in a competition to overhaul an information-heavy course so it creates real change. What would you do? Read more
How to steer your client away from an information dump
Here’s an example of a simple scenario that incorporates a meter, built using simple tools. Read more.
Why you want to focus on actions, not learning objectives
What’s wrong with conventional learning objectives, and what’s the alternative? Read more.
Four ways to move your learners from clueless to confident
Even small challenges build our confidence. Let learners try and succeed on their own instead of spoon-feeding them everything. Read more.
Less text, more learning
Do stakeholders want to add text to your materials? Here’s one study you can use to show how wordiness can hurt learning. Read more.
How to add emotional impact with evocative images
The right image can turn a blah message into a memorable, meaningful experience. But how can you find stock images that aren’t, well, stock? Read more.
Be an elearning action hero!
This quick, visual approach to instructional design helps you change what people do, not just what they know. Read more
5 ways to make linear navigation more interesting
Stuck using a Next button? Here are some ideas to make it less mind-numbing. Read more.
Makeover: Turn objectives into motivators
Let’s turn conventional objectives into goals that learners care about. Read more.
Makeover: Teen body parts at risk!
Let’s grab some elearning that might need perking up and add some perk. Read more.
How to find good stock photos
How can you find non-boring stock photos? The stock photo people have some tips for you. Read more.