Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 31, 2019

Over the years, I’ve been asked by many different people what an instructional designer does. I love instructional design because it is a field where I’m constantly learning. Instructional design uses so many different skills—writing, graphics, UX, collaboration, project management, plus of course how people learn.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 29, 2020

What does an instructional designer do? Over the years, many people have asked me what an instructional designer does and how to get into the field. This was the top post on my blog for many years, and still ranks highest of my instructional design careers series. Instructional Design Careers.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

If you’re not active in L&D Twitter, you might have missed the big debate recently about whether and how research is relevant to the work of instructional designers and corporate training professionals. Essentially, any time you do instructional writing (scripts, online text, instructions, etc.), Visual design.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

” We spoke about instructional design, engagement, scenario-based learning, and authoring tools. I also shared some advice for people just getting started in the instructional design field. Interview questions How did your journey into the instructional design sector begin?

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 10, 2021

This post includes links on instructional design research and principles, productivity, video, animation, visual design, an elearning example, and my article on scenario-based learning for TD Magazine. Instructional design research and principles. First Principles of Instruction. Spaced learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

While most of the the presentations, webinars, and podcast interviews that I do relate to scenario-based learning , I have also spoken with multiple groups about instructional design careers and freelancing. This post is a collection of all of my presentations and podcasts about instructional design careers and freelancing.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 12, 2019

If you’re hoping to move into a career in instructional design, chances are you need to learn some of the common technology. This is part 4 in a series about how to become an instructional designer. You can usually learn on the job anything you need to know about LMSs for most corporate instructional design jobs.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 30, 2023

What professional organizations are useful for instructional designers? This post is part of a series about instructional design careers. I’ve been asked by a number of people how to get into this field, and these posts are based on my responses to those questions.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I have also recorded several conversations about instructional design careers, freelancing, and other topics. In this interview, I discussed when to use scenarios, tips for working with SMEs and stakeholders, planning and designing branching scenarios, and tools and resources. Redefine Instruction: Storytelling for L&D.

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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?” Instead, I think we as instructional designers and LXDs should interview the SMEs as part of our analysis, and then we should write it. Where do people get stuck in this process?

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The image above was generated in Midjourney, with text added in Affinity Designer. PDF) Storifying Instructional Videos on Online Credibility Evaluation: Examining Engagement and Learning This study researched whether adding story elements to an instructional video affects motivation, emotional engagement, and learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 9, 2024

This month marks 20 years since I started at my first instructional design job. In my research on related careers, I discovered instructional design and started reading everything I could find online. It took me a year of searching to get that job and transition from training to instructional design.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 25, 2023

How do you get paid what you’re worth as an instructional designer or elearning developer–especially as a woman? As an individual, I think getting paid what you’re worth starts by knowing the benchmarks and understanding what others are paid for similar roles. Read my recap of Learning Solutions 2023.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

While most of my podcast interviews relate to scenarios, I’ve also done several interviews about instructional design careers and other topics. You’ll learn ways for getting “unstuck” while working with SMEs, and why it’s better to interview SMEs rather than have them write scenarios themselves.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 23, 2019

This is the last installment of my series on instructional design careers. Previously, I’ve talked about the skills instructional designers need and how to get into the field of ID. In this post, I talk about determining if instructional design is a good “fit” as a career. Working Behind the Scenes.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Right now, it’s impossible to truly know how AI will affect instructional design in the future. I’ve definitely heard from folks that are scared the whole field of instructional design could disappear and we’ll all be replaced by AI. The image above was generated with Playground AI.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 11, 2019

Robin Sargent for her IDOL (Instructional Design and Online Learning) podcast. You’re just as likely to get a job if you meet 50% of the requirements as if you meet 90% of them. (I This happens even though they’re actually more likely to get interviews. What We Discussed.

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IT Training Department Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Were they already pretty bad, and you’re moving from one bad narration to the other, or were things pretty good, and now they’re getting boring and robotic? I’ll be looking at things from the perspective of narration for eLearning, which seems to be one of the biggest uses of AI that I’ve seen.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This is post #3 in a series about how to become an instructional designer. I know many instructional designers were originally teachers or trainers who changed careers (just like I did). However, just like every other field, instructional design has its own set of jargon and specialized knowledge.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 8, 2023

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. Tom’s tips on how to get what you want are a good place to start though. I share these links periodically here on my blog.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 14, 2019

Her post draws from How to Get Started Writing Branching Scenarios and What to Write First in Branching Scenarios. Instructional Design Careers in Spanish. Andrea Godoy at TicTacTep has recently translated several of my instructional design careers posts. is a translation of W hat does an instructional designer do?

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 17, 2023

Now, the easiest option is to use the Portfolio content type and a theme designed to highlight that feature. Portfolio resources: Instructional Design Portfolio Resources : My post on portfolio resources. Everyone gets overbooked sometimes. Where to Find Freelance Instructional Design Gigs (Ashley’s old methods).

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Here is the 5 steps DnD story framework I use to design stories for my e-learning modules : 1. Branching scenario training even gets a brief mention (as “Branching Path Simulations” for training nurses). Transitioning from education to instructional design. Read the whole thread on Twitter. The entrance 2.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Many instructional designers, elearning developers, and LXDs manage multiple projects simultaneously. If I’m running on schedule, I’ll use this time to work on images, do revisions, or to just get ahead of schedule. That means I need to use that catch-up day to get back on track. Track daily work.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 2, 2024

To get the most juice out of them, we need to think beyond a single prompt and embrace workflows. The most successful agent builders may be those with strong experience managing junior engineers because the process of generating plans is similar to how we instruct and manage juniors. Prompting an LLM is just the beginning.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 4, 2023

This video shows my process for managing the branching structure without letting it get out of control. Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design Watch an updated version of Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design through Training Mag Network (registration required).

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 9, 2024

My initial thoughts about AI and instructional design were also fairly popular, getting over 1500 views in about two months. How AI Will Affect Instructional Design: My Thoughts Right Now : Early thoughts on how AI will affect instructional design. Read more about using AI to write scenarios.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 28, 2024

This post includes links related to AI, accessibility, storytelling, troubleshooting Storyline, PowerPoint design tips, freelancing, animation, and translation. It’s essentially a retainer, where you subscribe and get to make multiple requests per month (but only 1 or 2 at a time).

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 13, 2021

In this post, I share links on instructional writing, identifying strengths, project management tools, design principles, and more. Instructional writing. We all probably know we should use easier to understand language in instructional writing, but this article provides more specifics on how to actually do that.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 11, 2020

Many people start blogging but struggle to get past the first handful of posts. If I get a good idea for a post that I’m more motivated to write about, I move things around and change the schedule. For example, let’s take my session on Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design. Create a series of posts.

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Paradiso

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

AI helps instructional designers create content that speaks to the learner and supports trainers in delivering experiences that truly resonate with each employee. Imagine a training program that adjusts to learner needs on the fly, ensuring every individual gets the support they need exactly when they need it.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

In the first chapter, they share several definitions by others and provide this definition: Microlearning is an instructional unit that provides a short engagement in an activity intentionally designed to elicit a specific outcome from the participant. Good Design in Microlearning. Karl Kapp and Robyn Defelice. Buy the Book.

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Learnnovators

APRIL 2, 2023

CAMMY BEAN - CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS ABOUT CAMMY BEAN: Cammy Bean accidentally became an instructional designer in 1996 and has since collaborated with hundreds of organizations to design and deliver training programs. In 2009, she helped start up US operations for Kineo , a global provider of learning solutions.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This post includes links on scenario-based learning (SBL) research, working with Twine, learning experience design (LXD), 360 images, VR resources, and elearning development time calculators. When installing Twine on a Mac, you may get a warning about it being an “unidentified developer.” Learning Experience Design.

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Infopro Learning

APRIL 13, 2021

Mobile training course design and delivery can help your organization provide quality learning experiences to employees no matter their location. This instructional design method is highly engaging because it provides a social experience where learners can engage through discussions and activities. 3 Adaptive Learning.

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LearnDash

JUNE 10, 2021

While the hard work is often worth it, going into the task unprepared can cause many new instructional designers feeling disheartened. Here are the top seven challenges instructional designers face when creating a new course. This is what the entire instructional design field is based on, after all. (If

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

My design document includes this summary, so the client and SME approve it before I start writing. This is just a few sentences to give the overall feel of the scenario without getting into much detail. Here’s an example: Sophie is an instructional design consultant. Scenario Concept and Summary. Start Writing.

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