Online learning does not have to feel daunting to learners. Often, the lack of human interaction causes a lack of effectiveness in content delivery. Students get unmotivated. However, there are ways to remedy these challenges by humanizing the online learning experience. Here’s how: Tell a story The art of storytelling is powerful beyond measure. It’s...
Remain learner-centric by designing scenario-based learning experiences. This task-based approach immerses learners in situations where skills are exercised. There’s greater relevance in scenario-based learning. Users apply what they’ve learned to realistic situations, which has proven to be a critical assessment tool. Scenarios should be interactive and immersive, regardless of available resources. Allow us to outline...
Mobile learning is at the forefront of instruction in today’s world. The ease of access and convenience appeals to learners and instructors alike. This new paradigm for learning calls for learner experience designers to assess design tools that support the shift in how content is received. LX designers are fighting a constant battle to produce...
We’ve all experienced online training that suggests visual design had a lower priority during the creation of the courses. But creating elearning with great visual design doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are a few tips that will help give your course stunning visual appeal and improve your learners’ experience: Less is more Leave out all content...
Learner engagement is key to the success of any instructional process. Providing a fun and engaging experience for your learners can go a long way in enhancing the understanding of the topics being taught. Engaging your students provides a transformative learning experience that helps the learners achieve their goals. With the growth in popularity of...
Keeping learners motivated is becoming more challenging in the ever growing mobile learning environment, especially when compared to the traditional classroom setting. When you offer training remotely over the internet your learners may wonder off to surf the internet, check emails or even do other tasks in the background. You need to find ways to motivate...
What kind of class would you enjoy attending, one with a one size fit all lecture or one where the learning materials are tailored to suit your personal needs? The best learning speaks to the student at an individual level. Most learners, especially those in institutions of higher learning, have unique needs as some may be...
When you set out to design any form of learner experience no matter the use or platform, you may be mostly interested in attaining your desired outcome without many problems. That’s because designing learning experiences for our education systems, whether for an online course or for teaching to take place in a classroom, have always...
With the ever-changing dynamics in the corporate world, there is always need for further training. Over the past few decades, there has been an unprecedented change in technology, management structures and communication channels in business all over the world. This has greatly increased the need for corporate training so as to equip business leaders, managers...
Learning experience design has gained prominence among instructional designers at learning institutions all over the world in recent years. To make the learner experience successful, learning providers – whether calling themselves LxDs, teachers or instructional designers – should focus on the quality of the learner experience. As a learning experience designer, how you deliver instruction...
