Keeping up with ever-changing business and technical landscapes can be challenging for employees and leaders across industries. For this reason, education and training are essential in every field. However, instructional designers are often expected to deliver professional development resources on short notice, or with limited resources. Creating instructional materials under... more
Bridging the Gap Between Learning and Doing In the past two months we have talked about why people learn, and how people learn. In this next installment of our “Foundations of Learning” blog series, I’ll explore what we know about WHEN people learn. This is a topic that came up... more
The process of instructional design can be likened to the design of a blueprint for a building. Just as architects carefully plan and design every aspect of a building, from the foundation to the fixtures, instructional designers (IDs) meticulously craft learning blueprints to support learning performance. Within these blueprints, it... more
This blog is 2 of 3 in a series we’re calling “The Foundations of Learning”. In this series, we’re diving into why, how, and when people learn, while navigating the basic principles of adult learning theory. Our goal is to inspire L&D professionals – or anyone interested in designing learning... more
Instructional design is more than just putting words together. It’s a powerful blend of empathy, connection, and customization that transforms learning experiences. In the rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are harnessing the potential of eLearning to train their employees efficiently and effectively. This shift not only saves money but also... more
Creating training courses is – simply put – not easy. You know this better than anyone as a learning professional and maybe feel that your responsibility to educate your organization is overwhelming. Yes, it’s a big job! But that won’t stop you from continuing to do what you do to... more
Some of the scariest monsters aren’t found in haunted houses and graveyards. They live inside your training program! From Frankenwhine to The Content Mummy, these L&D monsters roam among us, hiding in plain sight to wreak havoc on your corporate learning initiatives. Who you gonna call to battle the creatures... more
In March, many college students were on spring break when they got an email from their schools: pack up your dorm rooms and go home. When classes resumed, they were digital. In-person classes were hastily converted to remote formats, policies were changed, and professors quickly learned to use whatever technology... more
In L&D circles, employee engagement is always a hot topic. And it should be because at its core it’s about securing your most valuable asset as an organization – your people. If they’re not tuned in and working (and learning) at their peak, the whole company suffers. Disengaged employees slow... more
