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
There’s nothing worse than going through a training, getting to the assessment, and realizing most of the learned content is inapplicable. How do we rectify that as learner experience designers? We plan with the end in mind: backward design. Backwards design should be planned with the final assessment in mind. Having worked as a primary educator,
It’s safe to say we’re currently at the forefront of an e-learning revolution. Organizations and institutions have adopted a ‘people first’ model, and respect the need for flexibility and ease of access for employees and students alike. As is the case with most societal shifts, there will be implications and challenges; the rise of e-learning being no different. Designers of
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