Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Much of my work as an instructional designer involves writing–and we have a lot of research to guide us on how to write to support learning. Essentially, any time you do instructional writing (scripts, online text, instructions, etc.), Every single time I write a voice over script, I aim for that conversational tone.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 17, 2021

After struggling to write them and make them work in linear tools, it’s amazing how much faster I can develop multiple connected paths in Twine. WordPress has been my tool of choice for blogging for nearly 15 years. Frequently, I don’t know what I really think about a topic until I write about it. Self-development.

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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

AUGUST 29, 2023

In a previous blog post, I explained how to start writing branching scenarios with AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard. Coming up with alternate paths and plausible wrong answers is always one of the most challenging tasks in writing branching scenarios. Ideal path In my last blog post, I used ChatGPT to draft two decision points.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

I share these links periodically here on my blog. AI, Instructional Design, and OER – improving learning I agree with the idea that AI and LLMs will make it much easier to create a first draft of content. The topics include writing proposals, pricing, automating processes, email and phone scripts, positioning, and more.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 14, 2021

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. Tips for writing engaging scenarios, plus examples from specific games.

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Blogging is one of the oldest marketing tools on the Internet—and still one of the best. Yes, I am talking about blogging. The blog has been a foundation of Internet culture practically since its inception. However, your blog doesn’t have to be massively popular as a blog to be wildly successful as a marketing tool.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 23, 2022

After struggling to write them and make them work in linear tools, it’s amazing how much faster I can develop multiple connected paths in Twine. WordPress has been my tool of choice for blogging for over 15 years. Frequently, I don’t know what I really think about a topic until I write about it. Self-development.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 9, 2024

These are my top blog posts from 2023 plus a review of a few other accomplishments and my goals for 2024. Top new blog posts of 2023 I would never have guessed that a post on learning objectives would be my top post for the year, but this turned out to be a surprisingly controversial topic. Read more about using AI to write scenarios.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 19, 2021

SMEs who are accustomed to working on traditional elearning may be uncomfortable or unsure how to help you write scenarios. Sometimes, you run into obstacles and need some ideas for getting “unstuck.” Start Writing Even If It’s Wrong. Make your best guess and start writing a scenario as best you can.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 25, 2022

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. As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. Leslie Jamison.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 25, 2023

How can you use AI to write scenarios for learning? So far, I have found these tools helpful in generating ideas, writing first drafts, and summarizing. This post isn’t going to give you “5 magical prompts to instantly write scenarios for you” or anything like that. I’m using the free ChatGPT 3.5

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Fly Plugins

APRIL 8, 2024

Have an online course idea in mind? Online courses are a great vehicle for creating passive income, but how can you validate your idea to be certain it’s worth the effort? Step 4: Evaluate social media engagement for your online course idea. Article Index Step 1: Evaluate the monthly search volume for your topic.

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Clark Quinn

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A lot, obviously (7 books, numerous articles, this blog, white papers, …). As another colleague who just published posted some thoughts on what they learned, I realize it may be appropriate to toss out some thoughts on writing books. I know some of the barriers to writing a book, for sure. Same with writing.

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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

MARCH 14, 2023

I share these links periodically here on my blog. It might be worth playing with it to see where it can be useful, like speeding up the process of first drafts or generating ideas. As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. The Twine® Grimoire, Vol.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 24, 2019

2019 was a big year for my blog. This year, I focused on writing new posts plus updating some older content. I started this blog in 2006 as a free wordpress.com blog. I was using my blog primarily as a tool for my own reflection and learning. This is post #1,115 on my blog. Starting out in 2006. 2020 Goals.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 11, 2024

I had planned on writing a different blog post today, but I ended up spending a lot of time playing with AI music generation. This is mostly something I’m playing around with; I don’t actually see much immediate use for songs with lyrics as an instructional designer.

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LearnDash

OCTOBER 21, 2021

These keywords may be phrases like “online pottery course,” “compliance certification,” or “writing support group.” For instance, “writing support group” might have, as variations, terms like “online writing support group,” “writing support group for women,” or “sci-fi and fantasy writing support group.”

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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Here’s a topic we haven’t touched on much in this blog: your course website. Depending on which of those descriptions fits you best, you may already have a good idea of your website requirements. Build your SEO with a blog or other long-form content. This is where a blog comes in. You’re building your course website.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 2, 2024

I share these links about once a month here on my blog. The Magic of AI in Crafting Branching Path Scenarios for Learning and Development Tom MacDowell shares ideas on using AI to generate scenarios and images for scenarios. Plus, they don’t require much additional time, effort, or resources once you learn how to write them.

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Clark Quinn

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Again, a video of an idea I want to talk about. By the way, I’m experimenting with video as a blog mechanism. And much as I hate to do it, I do want people to associate my ideas with me! And much as I hate to do it, I do want people to associate my ideas with me! I welcome your thoughts. But not all.

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learnWorlds

MARCH 10, 2022

All you have to do is to define your goals and brainstorm ideas that fit your objectives and choose the combination of ideas that work best for you. This article will guide you in the right way and also give you a handful of ideas to put into action. 5 Start a Blog. 6 Write Engaging and Unique Content. Free ebook.

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LearnDash

JULY 17, 2018

You’ve heard you should write a blog for your course. But what should you write about? What are they supposed to write about on their blog (or talk about in their podcast)? Whenever you’re struggling to come up with a topic, think about who you’re writing for. Don’t write yourself into a corner.

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CourseArc

MAY 7, 2025

AI Alt Text & Long Description Generator: Accessibility Support That Saves Time Writing high-quality alternative text and long descriptions is a critical part of designing inclusive content, but it can also be one of the most time-consuming steps in the process. Magic Import is designed to accelerate that first step.

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LearnDash

JUNE 6, 2019

You have to be producing content in the form of blogs, videos, infographics, and even podcasts, if you want to draw attention and stand out from the crowd. Or, in online terms: podcasts, videos, and blogs. Of all of these, blogs are the lowest-cost to produce, but they also require strong writing skills. Or maybe not!

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LearnDash

JANUARY 5, 2021

Here are some ideas for how to improve. A few of our favorite blogs on the topic include: Combatting the Forgetting Curve in Online Education 5 Assumptions of Adult Learners 7 Major Learning Styles and the 1 Big Mistake Everyone Makes How Understanding Cognitive Load can Improve Your Course. Keep those in your plan.

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Making Change

AUGUST 20, 2019

Need to write a scenario question? Get ideas from these three classic blog posts that you might have missed. You’ll get hands-on practice writing scenarios and get my personal feedback on your work. The same question three ways. See tip #2 for the solution.). Want personal feedback on your scenarios? Learn more.

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Clark Quinn

AUGUST 17, 2021

If you’ve been paying attention, you will have seen that a number of my blog posts take down a variety of articles that are rife with malarkey. There are some powerful ideas on tap, but people who don’t bother to unpack the terms and detail how they differ in design and use shouldn’t be trusted. Caveat Malarkey! My message is twofold.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 9, 2019

I had no idea I was being recorded. I have been reading Ashley Chiasson’s blog for years, so I was excited to get to meet her as well. You also have to know when to give up on certain ideas and pivot to something else. This is a larger topic than I can address here; it needs its own blog post.

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LearnDash

OCTOBER 26, 2021

If I had to guess, I would bet that most educators are better and writing good SEO content than otherwise. However, for some educators, their biggest hesitation is the fear that sharing too much of their content on their blog won’t leave anything left for their course. But to gain followers and readers, your blog needs to have value.

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Upside Learning

JANUARY 19, 2023

In his latest book, Make It Meaningful, Clark Quinn mentions several ideas that aim to transform the way we design for learning. The book has a lot packed in its 133 pages, and writing and building on these concepts is my way of thinking through these ideas. This would be my only bone to pick with Clark.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 30, 2024

One of the points that resonated with me was the idea that AI will replace tasks , but for the most part won’t replace entire jobs. I provided prompts for brainstorming story ideas, generating draft questions and choices, and showing the consequences and effects of choices. I can always use more photos of me presenting!

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LearnDash

MAY 5, 2020

There are a lot of ideas about how to teach language, but one common precept is that learning a language can be broken down into four foundational skills. These are listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It’s also the case that two are passive skills (listening and reading), while two are active skills (speaking and writing).

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learnWorlds

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Are you on the lookout for some great online course ideas? There’s no better time than now to turn your course ideas into a profitable online course business ! and most popular course ideas ?, You’ll find the best online course ideas at the top of each list. Coaching Course Ideas Self-improvement ?

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Clark Quinn

JULY 26, 2022

Well, it comes down to some reflections on blogging. Some people I’ve lost touch with, most who aren’t blogging any more or even in our field! Some people I’ve lost touch with, most who aren’t blogging any more or even in our field! There are myriad reasons I want to continue to blog.

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Making Change

JANUARY 18, 2018

Research seems to support the idea that people are more likely to become internally motivated if we support their needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. You’re just plunged into each activity, as described in this blog post. Write realistic dialog (see some tips ). Running out of name ideas?

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