From building an e-learning project to creating digital curriculum, experienced LxD consultants can help you execute your project efficiently.
Learn about five categories of low threshold technologies (LTAs) and how you can use them to personalize the learning experience.
Learn about five types of learning assessments and the key questions you should ask as you design your assessment strategy.
Learn the practical value of applying flipped classroom strategies with examples from our instructional design experts.
Learn about dynamic difficulty, an important concept in game mechanics for creating adaptive and personalized e-learning experiences.
Learn 3 essential principles of adult, experiential and blended learning; fundamentals for fostering active and authentic learner experiences.
It’s easy to understand how to take content and bring it to a digital platform. It can be more challenging to determine how to engage in e-learning course development that uniquely showcases the goals and culture of your organization. Here are a few tips. Gauge Your Audience First, look at the age range of your...
Several metrics exist for measuring just how effective a training is; the Kirkpatrick Model being widely used. However, the Kirkpatrick model is not just a tool for measuring effectiveness of instructional design. It is also incredibly useful when used as a framework to provide feedback to learners throughout the instructional process. Take a look at how each phase of the Kirkpatrick model...
As a teacher, one of the main goals of instruction was to engage my students. As a special education teacher, this goal was even more critical to the effectiveness and success of my instruction. I would often engage students during test prep and review by creating interactive memory games such as jeopardy. I would establish a competitive dynamic among...
Defining learning objectives and outcomes is one of the most important steps in developing corporate training. Well defined learning objectives and outcomes enable both the trainers and the learners to know what to be taught and how to participate in the learning process, while the supporting organization knows what to expect from the process. These...
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve picked up a curriculum or instructional content, read it over, and thought to myself “What does this have to do with the kids I’m teaching?” A huge issue in today’s American education system is standardization. Education reform has called for the standardizing of tests, standardizing of student...
Here in the LxD world, we’re very much accustomed to assessing and evaluating learners. Don’t forget that design needs to be evaluated too. To develop effective instructional design, remain cognizant of performance areas that an evaluation would measure. Attractiveness What impression do aesthetics leave on the user? A huge impression. Last Friday night I found myself perusing...
