Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Art of the Serial: Deploy Serialized Storytelling in eLearning by Hadiya Nuriddin I always try to catch Hadiya’s sessions at conferences since she has a different spin on storytelling from my own work. You need to be part of the conversation earlier if you want to influence the broader strategy. Can I tidy it up?

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

We talked about my transition from band teacher to freelance LXD consultant. This conversation was recorded shortly after I was announced as part of Eduflow’s list of top 100 most influential people in learning , so we talked about that top 100 list, my career trajectory, and how I became well-known in the field of instructional design.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Blogging to Build Your Business Blogging to Build Your Business In this presentation, I shared what I have learned about blogging to build a reputation as a consultant. We talked about my transition from band teacher to freelance LXD consultant. I discussed the mistakes I made, compare platforms, and share tips.

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Kapp Notes

MARCH 14, 2013

This is Part One of a Two Part Interview: The other day I had the opportunity to have a conversation with Clark Aldrich and ask him a few questions about learning and development. Because I also grew up playing computer games, I simply assumed eLearning would be like those games. a portfolio here.)

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 28, 2020

I had the great pleasure of having an extended conversation with Keith Quinn for the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) Learncast. The post Designing Engaging Digital Learning Podcast appeared first on Experiencing eLearning. Recording this podcast on learning was genuinely a highlight of my week. Other podcasts.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Here’s an example: Sophie is an instructional design consultant. Let’s say I’m creating a course on screening potential consulting clients, and I have a process with 4 steps. The post Planning a Branching Scenario appeared first on Experiencing eLearning. Create an Outline. Identify Mistakes.

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Limestone Learning

JANUARY 26, 2021

It’s important that you’ve prepared for those conversations and are ready to also receive feedback from your team. PT: Creating Elearning for Global Audiences: Tips for Saving Time and Money Creating elearning for global audiences presents some unique challenges. Thursday, February 4, 2021, 12 p.m.–1

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 6, 2010

Tracy Hamilton writes Discovery through eLearning. Karyn’s Erratic Learning Journey has chronicled Karyn Romeis’ transition from corporate L&D employee to independent consultant. The Usable Learning Blog is written by instructional design consultant Julie Dirksen. E-learning. Workplace Learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 7, 2020

Marketing YOUR Freelance eLearning Business – YouTube Ant Pugh on all the marketing tactics he tried when he started freelancing. Rather than going into conversations thinking, “What’s in this for me?” Enroll in the eLearning Freelancer Bootcamp by 4/10. Marketing and networking. They’re mostly trying to help people.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 30, 2021

Have you ever been asked to “just tweak the PowerPoint slides” and call it elearning? I need some help finishing up an elearning course. Shifting the conversation. ” Closing the conversation. This conversation is fictionalized, but it’s based on several real experiences. How did you respond?

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Limestone Learning

MARCH 29, 2022

PT: Getting Started with JavaScript in Adobe Captivate Tools such as Adobe Captivate are great for quickly developing elearning. Phil Cowcill, Senior Elearning Specialist at the Department of National Defence, Canada, will give you a quick introduction on how to write your own JavaScript that’s geared for Adobe Captivate.

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Kapp Notes

JUNE 20, 2014

In fact, we are co-facilitating a live online course for the eLearning Guild called simply, “Game Design.” Here is part of our conversation. We did – and continue to design and develop – a ton of eLearning and blended learning solutions. If you want to work for a consulting group, get an internship there.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 18, 2023

For example, Tracy Parish did a great job talking about how elearning isn’t supposed to be fun, it’s supposed to be torture. I’ve forgotten the actual title I was given, but the topic was about how you should add more bullet points to your elearning. The best ones really lean into whatever terrible topic it is.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Specifically, she wanted to know how I get from content like a SME “brain dump” to a finalized storyboard that’s ready for elearning development. If you’re doing action mapping or more performance consulting, then the rest of this process is what happens for the parts of the solution that are elearning courses.

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Kapp Notes

AUGUST 9, 2017

The other day I had a chance to have a conversation with Roni Floman of GamEffective. Here is some of the conversation. At some point, we had a full elearning gamification solution that tied into performance metrics. We see very high engagement rates for gamified elearning – our competitors report the same.

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Kapp Notes

JUNE 24, 2014

Here is part of our enjoyable conversation. I consult through Quinnovation , blog at Learnlets , and tweet as @quinnovator. the Serious eLearning Manifesto, elearningmanifesto.org). Get on board with performance consulting, looking at the performance gap and the root cause, and use all the relevant tools.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 30, 2019

Now, if you’ve ever spent much time talking to any five-year-olds, you can probably imagine a conversation involving fish eyebrows. This is called the “coherence principle” in the article linked above and in eLearning and the Science of Instruction. And of course, it is true: fish don’t have eyebrows.

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Upside Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Of late there have been some interesting conversations on the web discussing categorization of tablet learning. R J Jacquez questioned whether elearning on tablets was mobile learning or not. By accepting elearning on iPads is the same as mlearning we’re definitely setting the bar too low. However, it’s not that simple.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 26, 2014

LinkedIn , especially LinkedIn groups, is a source for many useful conversations and resources. Although my primary freelance work is designing courses, I do some LMS consulting as well. Google Search is one of the first places I go when I need to learn something specific or am researching courses and clients.

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LearnDash

JUNE 11, 2014

When it comes to most training initiatives today, especially in a professional setting, elearning is often preferred because of the immense benefits of using it – particularly in that it is more cost effective. But is elearning always necessary? ELearning Can Sometimes Have a Negative Impact. If yes, go with ELearning).

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Building on the example from my previous post, a course on screening potential consulting clients, I have a process with 4 steps. The post What to Write First in Branching Scenarios appeared first on Experiencing eLearning. Create a decision point where the best choice is the first step in your outline. Write the First Decision.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 13, 2021

Disguising info dumps as conversations. This is also another way to think about identifying a niche for freelancers and consulting businesses. While these examples are all websites, the design principles apply to elearning too. Common mistakes and pitfalls for writing scenario-based learning. Getting preachy.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 6, 2023

This post includes links on game design, branching scenario tools and templates, ChatGPT prompts for ID, AI tools, learning science, engagement, and the “magic email” for freelancers and consultants. When designing eLearning games using interactive stories, ask yourself the following six questions: What’s the point?

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

I created a branching scenario prototype in Twine a while back about an instructional design consultant screening and booking a new client. Many branching scenarios are simulated conversations. For a simulated conversation, you only need a few different layouts. . Intro screen Conversation with choices Ending.

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Clarity Consultants

MARCH 18, 2025

Enter instructional design consulting. The right instructional design consultant helps companies revitalize their L&D strategies. A seasoned instructional design consultant can be your catalyst for change. Let’s explore how consultants enhance the learning experience.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 29, 2018

In that same conversation, Mirjam Neelen explained, “For me, a course means nothing but ‘a formally designed learning experience’ and can include many different instructional AND learning methods. Ruth Clark has written about accelerating expertise with scenario-based elearning (to be clear: I consider that a course).

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Clarity Consultants

MAY 30, 2025

In this article, we’ll unpack how microlearning solves the failure points of conventional training programs and show you how to develop custom eLearning content and courses that work, increase engagement, improve retention, and deliver results through custom content. This is where an instructional design consultant plays a vital role.

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eLearning Brothers

MARCH 22, 2018

In addition to being a top-notch Custom Solutions Consultant, Ivan is a regular in the local improvisational comedy scene. eLearning Brothers Custom Solutions team does just that. The Custom Solutions team follows a “start anywhere and go everywhere” motto when evaluating new custom eLearning client projects. Custom Solutions.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Towards the end of 2019, David James spoke with Nigel Harrison , published author and renowned expert in Performance Consulting, on The Learning & Development Podcast. Read on for some of the insights Nigel shared in that conversation, or tune in to episode 25 of The L&D Podcast for the whole conversation.

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looop

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Towards the end of 2019, David James spoke with Nigel Harrison , published author and renowned expert in Performance Consulting, on The Learning & Development Podcast. Read on for some of the insights Nigel shared in that conversation, or tune in to episode 25 of The L&D Podcast for the whole conversation.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The conversion process is more about transforming the content and activities to provide a better experience and improve skills. Determine the format of the course (self-paced elearning, blended, virtual training, etc.). Converting training to self-paced elearning cuts the time in half. . Determine how long the course will be.

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Clarity Consultants

MARCH 12, 2025

For many organizations, off-the-shelf eLearning solutions fail to deliver the expected impact. This is where custom eLearning development and instructional design consulting come into play – offering tailored, high-impact custom eLearning solutions that align with business objectives and drive performance.

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Upside Learning

MAY 6, 2025

Its where we slow down to think strategically, consult the right people, and define success in terms that are specific, measurable, and directly connected to real-world impact. Well help you connect the dots between organizational goals and learning strategy through structured conversations, ecosystem analysis, and vision mapping.

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Creativ Technologies

JANUARY 17, 2022

As an SMB, you can get an LMS consultation about which vendor you should select. Such a consultant can help shortlist one out of e-learning companies USA for LMS provision. The post How can SMBs manage the conversion from ILT to elearning? appeared first on Creativ Technologies.

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Learnnovators

MAY 13, 2015

This is the first post in a series of six that covers Deeper eLearning. There’s a process called performance consulting that looks to determine what the real need is, and this should be employed before determining a course is the solution. Here are links to all six parts of the “Deeper eLearning Design” series: 1.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

I created a branching scenario prototype in Twine a while back about an instructional design consultant screening and booking a new client. Many branching scenarios are simulated conversations. For a simulated conversation, you only need a few different layouts. Intro screen Conversation with choices Ending. Intro Screen.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 27, 2020

This tool has templates and characters prebuilt, so you can put 3D characters into situations and have conversations or explore locations. It’s not a tool I can likely justify paying for as an independent consultant, but bigger companies might be able to afford it. However, there’s no pricing information available.

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