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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.

Instructional Design

3 WAYS TO GET STARTED LEARNING THE SCIENCE OF LEARNING

L&D folks are expected to (rightly so!) be updated on the principles behind their practice. But many are so maxed out on their time that they have nary a minute to spend on self-development. Added to this is the complexity of studying something like learning science (especially true for those who do not have a scientific or technical background). So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed and are not yet ready to bury yourself under research papers, here are 3 quick ways to get started.

Learnnovators November 1, 2022

DESIGN THINKING FOR LEARNING INNOVATION - A PRACTICAL GUIDE

70:20:10

DESIGN THINKING FOR LEARNING INNOVATION – A PRACTICAL GUIDE

I’ve previously written about the potential fail points of creating 70:20:10 solutions and, in that context, a design thinking process can be crucial in establishing what not to build…

Learnnovators May 15, 2017

2 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN DEFINING BUSINESS GOALS FOR A COURSE

Custom E-Learning

2 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN DEFINING BUSINESS GOALS FOR A COURSE

A business goal is the factor that determines that a course is in fact needed. But how do we make sure they are meaningful, realistic and achievable?

Learnnovators February 1, 2017

THERE AIN'T NO BETTER TEACHER THAN A MISTAKE

Custom E-Learning

THERE AIN’T NO BETTER TEACHER THAN A MISTAKE

We are fastidious about teaching learners all the right things. Do this, then do that, and then that. We don’t want to miss out on any point, lest they make a mistake.

Learnnovators December 26, 2016

LEARNING DESIGNERS! BORING BULLETS ARE NOT YOUR WORST ENEMY!

Custom E-Learning

LEARNING DESIGNERS! BORING BULLETS ARE NOT YOUR WORST ENEMY!

Nobody likes boring page-turners. Granted. But what about that course clad in bells and whistles masquerading as an engaging piece of training? That’s the one we’ve got to watch out for.

Learnnovators December 8, 2016

E-LEARNING DESIGN

Custom E-Learning

E-LEARNING DESIGN: COURSE OBJECTIVES OR BUSINESS OBJECTIVES?

Many a time, as learning designers, we tend to get into action without asking some basic questions.

Learnnovators November 5, 2016

6 STEPS TO CREATING LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS (AND WHY YOU SHOULD BOTHER)

70:20:10

6 STEPS TO CREATING LEARNING ECOSYSTEMS (AND WHY YOU SHOULD BOTHER)

70:20:10 has shone a spotlight on the limits of formal learning.

Learnnovators February 19, 2016

Blended Learning

THE MOST PROVOCATIVE SHOUT-OUTS FROM TODAY’S LEARNING INNOVATORS

QUOTE: “The future belongs to those who not only have the courage to shout,

Learnnovators May 15, 2015

E-Learning

2014 – THE YEAR IN REVIEW

2014 has been a wonderful year for us, because it was replete with LEARNNOVATIONS

Learnnovators December 31, 2014

E-Learning

THE EVOLVING ROLE OF E-LEARNING IN CORPORATE TRAINING

THE QUOTE: “The future of e-Learning is wide open! Learning

Learnnovators November 30, 2014

E-Learning

INSPIRING E-LEARNING QUOTES FROM THE GREAT MASTERS

THE QUOTE: “The key to success is getting people to do the right thing at the right time

Learnnovators November 9, 2014

E-Learning

A NOT-SO-SERIOUS DEBATE ON THE SERIOUS ELEARNING MANIFESTO

THE QUOTE: “We have been deeply concerned about the state of elearning

Learnnovators September 4, 2014

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