B Online Learning

APRIL 12, 2017

They say for eLearning to be engaging, it needs to be interactive. Interactivity is the key that keeps the learner’s interest, and assists them in embedding new knowledge once they have completed a learning module. So how much interactivity do you require for your content? Level 1 – Passive Interaction.

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B Online Learning

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

When it comes to building eLearning, how do you do it? Come to think of it, is eLearning the right solution at all? Should this be eLearning? Not to mention the impact it will have on their workflow spending their valuable time completing the eLearning, as opposed to getting their job done. So how do we do that well?

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eLearningMind

JANUARY 15, 2021

UX designers are the rock stars of the design world: they’re the folks who worry about user experience on everything from phone apps to toasters to your car’s coffee cup holders. In the corporate world, LxDs, or Learning Experience Designers, are the rock stars in the eLearning space. . Share on email. gamification?

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eLearningMind

OCTOBER 1, 2021

UX designers are the rock stars of the design world: they’re the folks who worry about user experience on everything from phone apps to toasters to your car’s coffee cup holders. In the corporate world, LxDs, or Learning Experience Designers, are the rock stars in the eLearning space. communication issues? gamification?

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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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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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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 6, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. 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. Games need to be fun. Does it matter?

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 26, 2022

The first keynote by Phil Hansen was interesting because it was so interactive. How to Use TikTok Videos as Part of Your Learning Culture. This session was less about using the TikTok app and more about how we can take elements of these short-form videos and use them for training and onboarding. ” -Diane Elkins.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 23, 2024

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. This post includes links related to AI, DEI and accessibility, Twine, freelancing, storyboarding, visual design, facilitation, and books for IDs. This was created in Midjourney and edited in Affinity Designer. DEI and accessibility Why DEI?

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

APRIL 11, 2023

Reading Time: 8 minutes Introduction I’ve been playing video games quite a bit lately. Mainly, I’ve been trying out new-to-me games that use interactive stories, gathering ideas for a project. I’ve also been scouring the internet for examples of various types of eLearning games. What's the Point?

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 4, 2023

Set the Stage: Make Elearning Relevant and Authentic with Scenarios Set the Stage: Make Elearning Relevant and Authentic with Scenarios (Free webinar through the Learning Guild) In this session, you’ll learn how to create relevant and authentic scenarios to enhance your eLearning and improve performance.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 9, 2019

The links and resources in this post include learning science, patterns and tips for branching scenarios, visual design principles, and some free resources. While I’m skeptical of most claims about neuroscience research directly informing learning design, this tries to avoid that. First, you choose which strategy to use.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 18, 2021

The Future of Instructional Design: 5 Perspectives. One idea I will be able to use in my work is the formula for an explainer video. Hook: Story about a problem Describe: This solution will solve the problem. This is a follow up to Judy Katz and Tricia Ransom’s previous WWWW presentation about representation in elearning.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 8, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. This post includes links on character images and other illustrations, AI image editing tools and tips, Twine, scenario examples and tools, and instructional design skills. Free to Use Clip Art Images & Vector Illustrations | ManyPixels Free illustrations.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 6, 2010

Back when I wrote my instructional design careers series in 2007, I was only aware of a few blogs by instructional designers. Since then, I’ve discovered a wealth of blogs by instructional designers, e-learning developers, and workplace learning specialists. Instructional Designers. E-learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 5, 2019

As I read various sources online, I bookmark what I find useful. The links and resources in this post include using video to engage learners, estimating development time, JavaScript, xAPI, free images, storytelling, and learning experience design. eLEARNING DEVELOPMENT: How Much Time Does It Take to Create eLearning?

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. This post includes links to four AI tools, visual and UI design, predictions and trends for L&D in 2024, scenarios and simulations, and Articulate Rise. This was created in Playground and edited in Affinity Designer.

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Learnnovators

JANUARY 29, 2025

Gamified learning is revolutionizing workplace training by seamlessly integrating game mechanics with effective learning strategies. This approach captures attention, improves retention, and delivers measurable outcomes, making it a game-changer for corporate training. Share success stories to demonstrate the program's impact.

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Upside Learning

OCTOBER 21, 2010

I’d recommended that all IDs play the game for a few hours to understand how different ‘gamey’ elements are from the conventional ‘interaction’ we use in conventional courseware. When they did manage to quit playing the game, what most of them did first was to compare notes on how we dealt with the challenges in the environment.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 9, 2019

I had a great time at the eLearning Guild’s Learning Solutions Conference in Orlando. It’s helpful for me to review my notes and highlight one or two things from each session that were useful or important. You’d think that would be boring, but he wrapped a whole story with drama around that review.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I recently realized that I can accomplish that by using a tool for reviewing websites. The marketing and website review tool Pastel works with stories published in Twine, simplifying the process of collecting feedback and making revisions. For example, we have used poof in my Build Your Branching Scenario course.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

We talked about branching scenarios and Choose Your Own Adventure stories. Mark is an instructional designer based in Australia. This includes some discussion of the way feedback is used in branching scenarios, since feedback is an important topic for teachers as well. More podcasts. Looking for more?

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. This post includes links with examples of scenarios, tips for creating scenarios, AI tools, reflections on AI and skills, and research on using videos for learning. Example scenarios Hana Feels An example of interactive fiction built in Twine.

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Kapp Notes

JULY 23, 2014

Whenever I talk about game-thinking or gamification or even interactive learning someone always asks the question: “What if people don’t like games?” Like challenge, action, continual feedback, story. It’s simply interactive and engaging learning. But there’s more. The bottom line?

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Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Many people unconsciously cling to the old classroom model of lecturing and questioning, it is so inherent in the design of all types of learning, even elearning modules. The golden rule of instructional design is to create MEASURABLE objectives which is great accept when you run into something you can’t measure.

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Web Courseworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

That was the main thrust of the Game On! Gamification Strategies for Instructional Designers and Trainers skills seminar I led at the recent ASTD Chicagoland Chapter meeting at the DePaul University School for New Learning on September 18 th. Gamification is revolutionizing the field of learning and development.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 3, 2020

In video games, cutscenes are short, non-interactive scenes that “cut away” from the action. We can borrow this technique from video game design when we develop branching scenarios for learning. In branching scenarios with simulated conversations, sometimes we see every single exchange built as an interaction.

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LearnDash

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Most elearning courses rely on content to be effective. This creative approach, also referred to as Learning Experience Design (LXD), provides a comprehensive learning experience that leads to better learning outcomes. What is Learning Experience Design? Why is Learning Experience Design important? Let’s get started.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The Guild didn’t want to just do a series of Zoom webinars; they wanted to replicate some of the interactions and networking too. Therefore, they’re using the Attendify platform. One big takeaway was to not feel restricted to only use apps or technology explicitly designed for learning. Day 2: 10/20.

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Paradiso

JANUARY 22, 2025

One such transformative approach is gamificationa powerful tool that integrates game mechanics into learning to boost engagement, knowledge retention, and overall training impact. Gamification involves applying game design elements, such as points, badges, and leaderboards, in non-game contexts. What is Gamification?

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Besides the latest scoop, news and stories, you can also find tips, tricks and tutorials to help you get the most out of this 9.7” Learning Circuits recently polled readers on how they’re using eLearning in their organizations. Working with Visual Weight in Your Designs. The Secret To eLearning.

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Knowledge Guru

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Recently, the elearning Guild published a report by Brenda Enders discussing games and gamification for learning. It includes numerous case studies and examples of games being used in the workplace today, and summarizes recent research on games for learning. Research Support Games and Gamification for Learning.

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ProProfs

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Top eLearning companies provide great service to training companies, enterprises, and training managers with their eLearning development solutions. These solutions include: eLearning authoring tools. A Quick Comparison Table of the 10 Best eLearning Companies. 10 Best eLearning Development Companies Why Is It Best?

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Infopro Learning

JULY 11, 2017

Use a responsive design eLearning authoring tool to create a master layout that adjusts based on the device. You can even use existing online training content to create an online training repository by breaking it into easily digestible modules. De-Clutter Your eLearning Course Design. Are they still active?

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Understanding Games and Gamification for Serious Learning. Understanding Games and Gamification for Learning from Karl Kapp. Posing for a picture with former student Xiaomei (Ivy) Sun who is creating a lot of elearning in China. One page design for a learning game created during the workshop. of Interaction.

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Knowledge Guru

JANUARY 28, 2014

These organizations know that a post-test score and completion certificate tell a small part of a learner’s story. There’s so much more to track even in a simple game (like Knowledge Guru) than just completion. All the major eLearning authoring tools (Lectora, Captivate, Storyline) are Experience API-ready. Let us know!

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TOPYX LMS

MARCH 22, 2017

In day-to-day life situations in which we are simply sharing with others things of interest to us, this is harmless enough. However, in corporate training situations, it’s a different story. The good news is a company can help ensure that employees comprehend and use the pricey training being offered to them.

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