E-LEARNING

As simple as it sounds, there is a ton of nuance behind the design of good e-learning. It is not rocket science, but it is a science. Learn the best principles from this section of the blog.

E-Learning

CONRAD GOTTFREDSON – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS

In this exclusive interview with Learnnovators, Conrad Gottfredson shares his insights on the need for prioritizing performance support over the traditional approaches to workplace training. He explains his views on the significance of re-imagining workplace learning by shifting from a ‘learning’ mindset to a ‘performance-first’ mindset. Con’s recommendation to extend our reach into the workflow – where the real learning takes place, is highly thought-provoking.

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THE SNIFF TEST: WAS THAT REALLY A DESIGN SOLUTION?

The way vendors prepare proposals, even the topics they address, are very varied. Then how do you compare effectively and see if a vendor has given you a thoughtful proposal, with an actual solution?

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STELLA COLLINS – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS

In this exclusive interview with Learnnovators, Stella Collins shares her insights on how learning really works in the human brain. She explains her views on the significance of having a better understanding of ‘brain science’ and mastering ways to bring that into learning design. Stella’s recommendation to give people the ‘skills of learning’ first before we ask them to self-direct their learning, is highly thought-provoking.

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CONFIRMATION BIAS AND BAD DESIGN REASONING

We come across training design declarations on social media that range from the strange to the utterly unfounded as we all rush to generate content so that we can claim design thought-leadership. All of us who are content creators can sympathize with that pressure, for sure! But, it’s also necessary to be wary because sometimes the claims we make are the result of seriously flawed reasoning.

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HOW TO GIVE A BETTER DESIGN BRIEFING TO YOUR E-LEARNING VENDOR

If you search online, you’ll see many articles that address how e-learning vendors should document the design brief. There’s not much help if you’re on the other side of the table and wondering how to get the best from a vendor you’re talking to. So, to help out, here are some tips we put together from our experiences!

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NICK SHACKLETON JONES – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS

In this exclusive interview with Learnnovators, Nick Shackleton Jones shares his insights on how people really learn. He explains his views on the difference between education and learning in the context of our workplaces. Nick’s recommendation to provide relevant resources, accessible at the point of need to our people at work, so as to ensure that ‘less learning’ will take place, is highly thought-provoking.

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DR. STELLA LEE – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS

In this exclusive interview with Learnnovators, Dr. Stella Lee shares her insights on the changing nature of workplace learning in relation to technological innovations such as Artificial Intelligence and robotics.

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BOGEYMEN OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

I think I, and every ID I’ve known, has had that bogeyman image of the kind of ID they didn’t want to be when they grew up!

These bogeymen haunt us and every time we catch a glimpse of their shadow in a project, no matter how experienced we are, we turn pale and hope like hell that that wasn’t a reflection we just saw! What scares an ID you ask? These are my bogeymen…

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MANAGING INFORMATION OVERLOAD

‘Keep it simple’ is the epitome of folksy wisdom. You can appreciate where it’s coming from, but you can’t blindly follow it and indiscriminately simplify everything under the sun.

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