Experiencing eLearning

MAY 24, 2022

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on UX, accessibility, branching scenarios, Twine, instructional design blogs, free/freemium tools, and systems thinking. Guidelines for writing good alt text. Systems thinking.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 7, 2022

These are my recommendations for people to follow, books to read, and other resources. What I earn in affiliate revenue helps cover the cost of hosting my blog and running my email list. You can follow them on LinkedIn, Twitter, their blogs, and elsewhere. Other newsletters, blogs, and resources to follow.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on Twine, storytelling, branching scenarios, freelancing costs, resources for new IDs, and recorded conference sessions. Free Twine Template | Vanya Writes. Additional resources.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Betty and I also talked about the process for creating branching scenarios, working with SMEs, and other helpful resources. I’ll post more about this on my blog soon, but if you want to be sure to get an email when enrollment opens, sign up for the waitlist. We discussed the pros and cons and when each tool would make sense.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 23, 2021

While I often share those recordings on my blog as they happen, this is the first time I have compiled a complete list like this. I’m linking to blog posts about the presentations rather than directly to the recordings because I often include links to resources or further information in my posts.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 27, 2024

ChatGPT was #4 on the list last year, and I expect that more AI tools This image, like many on my blog recently, was created in Midjourney, with text added in Affinity Designer. I have primarily been using it for my blog and for personal samples and experimentation, but I have started using it for client projects as well.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 11, 2022

This course includes opportunities to learn by doing, plus presentations, resources, and feedback to help you create a branching scenario from start to finish. What additional resources are included? The course includes templates, samples, reading material, and curated resources. What does this branching scenario course include?

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 26, 2021

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. Share everything you know Chris Lema writes about the benefits of blogging and sharing your knowledge generously. Sometimes I write for future me. Certificates in Storyline. Share your work.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. 6 Things Video Games Can Teach You About Writing Engaging Scenarios – E-Learning Heroes. 6 Things Video Games Can Teach You About Writing Engaging Scenarios – E-Learning Heroes.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. I like the differentiation here between “informational resources” and “educational resources.” ” This is based on a survey, network analysis, and other factors.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 12, 2022

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes links on writing branching scenarios, free tools, content curation, xAPI, and getting started in Storyline. Writing branching scenarios. Learningworld Design. Miranda Verswijvelen.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 25, 2022

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. I got a mention near the end for some of my writing about Twine. Additional resources. Research summary: How stories improve learning. Ask the Cognitive Scientist | American Federation of Teachers.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 16, 2022

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. Freelancers: Five Steps to Write a Cold Email That Converts New Clients | Observer. These templates assume the writer has a blog and other social media channels to promote content for potential clients.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. These aren’t learning or training games, but it’s useful to look at games outside of L&D for ideas on game mechanics, look and feel, choice writing, and other elements of games. Leslie Jamison.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Instructional designers and training managers sometimes ask me, “How do I train SMEs to write better branching scenarios?” I believe SMEs shouldn’t write branching scenarios. Instead, I think we as instructional designers and LXDs should interview the SMEs as part of our analysis, and then we should write it.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 19, 2024

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links about once a month here on my blog. I’m experimenting with AI image tools to create images for my blog posts. Each section includes suggestions of “What we can do” plus resources for more information.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

APRIL 22, 2024

If you’re not familiar with Mayer’s Principles, this blog post from Digital Learning Institute explains them in a nutshell. It’s the first link in the resources list below. This doesn’t affect your price and helps to offset the cost of maintaining this blog. The University of Hartford also has a useful one-pager.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 16, 2024

Check those pages for links to resources mentioned in our conversation. Read more on how to use AI As I experiment with using AI to create branching scenarios, I have been publishing blog posts about what I learn, what works, and what doesn’t work. Listen to the Mindset to Learn Podcast Listen to the podcast interview now.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. In this post, I share links on writing better dialogue, sample projects for inspiration, and useful tools for different kinds of learning. Writing dialogue. Useful tools.

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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Here’s a topic we haven’t touched on much in this blog: your course website. Build your SEO with a blog or other long-form content. This is where a blog comes in. By keeping a blog in the public-facing portion of your website, where search engines can track it, you build your SEO strength and establish your brand authority.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 5, 2021

Easier to write conversationally. It can be challenging to write a single narrator delivering content in a conversational style though. On the other hand, if you write dialog, you’ll naturally stay away from bullet point lists. As you may already know, a conversational tone is better for elearning. References.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 16, 2014

” This applies to blogs, wikis, and pretty much any other online content, not just formal e-learning. You’ve probably seen blogs say something like “I’ve talked about this before here, here, and here” with three different links all on the word “here.” Further Reading & Resources.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. A Twitter thread with tips for writing stories with internal and external conflict from narrative design in games. Additional resources. Story design. Strategies for Humanizing Training. Rance Greene.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 4, 2023

While I often share those recordings on my blog as they happen, this is a more comprehensive list, compiled into a single post. Within this post, I have mostly linked to blog posts about the presentations rather than directly to the recordings because I often include links to resources or further information in my posts.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 3, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. Writing them isn’t necessarily as easy as generating typical recognition questions, but they more closely mimic the actual task, and therefore lead to better transfer. Additional resources. Clark Quinn.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 9, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. This post includes benchmarks for speaker fees, some interesting AI tools, a source for L&D mentors, career tips, and resources for improving writing skills.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 21, 2022

Results from our experiment involving 118 undergraduate students showed that taking the perspective of LGBT individuals or racial minorities — by writing a few sentences imagining the distinct challenges a marginalized minority might face — can improve pro-diversity attitudes and behavioral intentions toward these groups. Further reading.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 11, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. Ranting on the Gender Pay Gap in e-Learning An old blog post from Julie Dirksen about the gender pay gap in the elearning field. Registration required to view. Remember that you need to keep it simple.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 14, 2020

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. The estimate for discussion board questions seems a little low to me (a good discussion question often takes more than 5 minutes to write and refine), but this is a good starting point. Branching scenarios.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 13, 2021

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. In this post, I share links on instructional writing, identifying strengths, project management tools, design principles, and more. Instructional writing. Writing robotic speech. Kayleen Holt.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 14, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. Additional resources Check out my complete library of links or my previous bookmarks posts. Growth mindset Ask the Cognitive Scientist: Does Developing a Growth Mindset Help Students Learn?

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 2, 2024

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links about once a month here on my blog. A few prompting techniques have consistently helped improve performance across various models and tasks: n-shot prompts + in-context learning, chain-of-thought, and providing relevant resources.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 26, 2020

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. In this post, I share links on writing about unfamiliar subjects plus 3 different sets of instructional design competencies. Writing when you’re not a SME. You do research and work with a SME.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 25, 2020

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links periodically here on my blog. General Principles for Reducing Bias APA Style guide principles for reducing bias in writing. This would be a good resource for elearning style guides too. Video conference tips and tools.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. I share these links about once a month here on my blog. AI is welcomed by those with dyslexia, and other learning issues, helping to mitigate some of the challenges associated with reading, writing, and processing information.

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CourseArc

DECEMBER 20, 2021

12 Helpful Resources for Instructional Design. Top books, blogs, videos, and more to excel as an instructional designer. Instructional design is the thoughtful application of design aspects — like color theory, typography, and user experience — to create educational resources. Look for details about Cathy Moore’s blog below).

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Learning Routes

DECEMBER 24, 2023

But fear not, for this blog is your treasure map to a trove of online resources, ready to transform you into a business ninja (though throwing stars is probably frowned upon). How we choose to engage and utilise the resources depends on us. We have a greater opportunity to learn by adopting the current internet resources.

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