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Instructional Design

LEARNER ENGAGEMENT – IDEAS FOR IMPROVING EMOTIONAL ENGAGEMENT IN YOUR COURSES

This article discusses strategies to create and enhance emotional engagement in e-learning courses. It emphasizes the importance of a strong WIIFM to generate confidence about the course in the learner, while also discussing other strategies to bring about engagement. Additionally, the article suggests specific places in the course where these strategies can be applied.

Learnnovators August 17, 2023

Instructional Design

LEARNER ENGAGEMENT – IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK

This article delves into the misconceptions surrounding the term “learner engagement”. It differentiates between the shallow engagement brought about by empty interactivity and visuals (behavioral engagement) and the deeper engagement sought after by instructional designers (emotional and cognitive engagement).

Learnnovators August 10, 2023

Instructional Design

L&D SHOULD THINK LIKE MARKETING – BUT DO WE UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE?

This article discusses the similarities and differences between the core aspects of marketing and L&D. It then expands on what we in L&D would do well to borrow from marketing, and where we need to draw the line.

Learnnovators August 3, 2023

Instructional Design

EMPATHY – FRIEND NOT FOE IN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

This article makes a case for empathy in instructional design. In doing so, it refers to another piece that distinguishes between human-centered-ness and empathy in the design of things.

Learnnovators July 27, 2023

Instructional Design

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNERS! DON’T PUT THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE

This article highlights the importance of grasping the essential skills of instructional design, such as understanding the learning process and creating effective learning experiences, prior to exploring the plethora of secondary skills such as authoring tools.

Learnnovators July 20, 2023

Learning & Development

LEARNING CAMPAIGNS – FACILITATING SKILL BUILDING AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE

Learning campaigns bring together multiple touchpoints in a cohesive manner, enabling repetition, spacing, multimodal delivery, right-sized content, adaptive learning, and engagement, all of which are necessary for effective learning leading to skill building and / or behavior change. This article explains why learning campaigns work, and how to create an effective one.

Learnnovators July 13, 2023

Learning & Development

BUILDING AN L&D DREAM TEAM – KEY SKILLS FOR ACHIEVING SUCCESS

Learn about the key roles that are needed to build an effective L&D team. Whether you have a small team or a larger one, these roles can be mixed and matched to fit the needs of your organization.

Learnnovators June 14, 2023

Learning & Development

THE CASE FOR CLARITY IN L&D JOB POSTINGS

This article argues for the importance of distinguishing between generalist and specialist L&D roles in job postings. This will help candidates better understand what they’re applying for and to attract the right candidates with the right skills and experience.

Learnnovators June 7, 2023

Learning & Development

HOW L&D CAN HELP ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE

By integrating sustainability into our learning initiatives, L&D can help employees understand the impact of their actions on the environment and empower them to make good choices. This not only benefits the planet, but it can also drive business value by improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing brand reputation. This article delves into how L&D can spearhead and drive this important initiative in organizations.

Learnnovators May 17, 2023

Learning & Development

THE SLIPPERY SLOPE OF LEARNER ENGAGEMENT

Learner engagement is a tough beast to tame. Granted. But let’s not forget that it’s not the end goal in itself. Read on to find out why, and what to focus on additionally.

Learnnovators April 12, 2023

Learning & Development

MY TOP TEN TOOLS FOR LEARNING (2022)

I’m always on the lookout for new tools to streamline work and make my life easier. I’ve compiled a list of the top ten tools that I use on a daily basis and I wanted to share them with you.

Learnnovators April 5, 2023

Instructional Design

12 ALTERNATIVES TO A COURSE

This article delves into a few possible alternatives that could be proposed in lieu of a course.

Learnnovators March 8, 2023

THE LEARNNOVATORS BLOG

This blog presents informative articles and lots of useful tools and resources on learning design, covering e-learning, m-learning, gamified learning, informal learning, 70:20:10 and much more.

LEARNER ENGAGEMENT – IDEAS FOR IMPROVING EMOTIONAL ENGAGEMENT IN YOUR COURSES

LEARNER ENGAGEMENT – IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK

L&D SHOULD THINK LIKE MARKETING – BUT DO WE UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE?

EMPATHY – FRIEND NOT FOE IN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNERS! DON’T PUT THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE

LEARNING CAMPAIGNS – FACILITATING SKILL BUILDING AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE

BUILDING AN L&D DREAM TEAM – KEY SKILLS FOR ACHIEVING SUCCESS

THE CASE FOR CLARITY IN L&D JOB POSTINGS

HOW L&D CAN HELP ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE

THE SLIPPERY SLOPE OF LEARNER ENGAGEMENT

MY TOP TEN TOOLS FOR LEARNING (2022)

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