Ninja Tropic

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Time to Productivity Contributing Factors Final Thoughts: New Hire Time to Productivity Custom Designed eLearning Unlike generic, off-the-shelf eLearning courses, bespoke solutions are meticulously crafted to align with specific learning objectives and organizational goals.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. This post includes links related to research, AI tools and reflections, portfolios, and marketing tips for freelancers. The image above was generated in Midjourney, with text added in Affinity Designer. I share these links about once a month here on my blog.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 23, 2021

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. Do you want to use scenarios, but you’re not sure how with limited time and resources? Streamlining Branching Scenario Planning and Design.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 18, 2019

Whether you’re working independently or looking for a full-time job, you need a portfolio. For example, the Instructional Designer or eLearning Developer demo in my portfolio is based on an activity I originally created for a health care client. What ideas do you have for portfolio samples? More Resources.

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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. Upcoming events Creating Your Online E-learning Portfolio. October 14-November 17 I’m co-teaching a portfolio course with Danielle Watkins again this fall.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 7, 2019

What is your hourly rate as an instructional designer? People frequently ask me these questions, and I always refer people to the same resources. Note that since I’m in the US, all of these resources are US-centric. ZipRecruiter lists the average salary for instructional designers at $78,699.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I have also recorded several conversations about instructional design careers, freelancing, and other topics. The links below are usually to my blog posts with notes on the questions asked, what we discussed, and additional resources. Redefine Instruction: Storytelling for L&D. Scenarios and storytelling.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. 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. I share these links periodically here on my blog. Games and branching scenarios Play GO VIRAL!

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Association eLearning

MARCH 23, 2016

Provide instructive feedback for each question. Consider whether it’s appropriate for learners to have access to job aids or other resources. For instance, graphic designers rely heavily on portfolios to showcase what they’re capable of. Check for spelling and grammatical errors.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 26, 2014

My list is divided into personal learning and course design/development. People are sometimes amazed at how quickly I can find resources for various topics; Diigo is what lets me put my hands on links from my library in a hurry. LinkedIn , especially LinkedIn groups, is a source for many useful conversations and resources.

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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

JULY 2, 2024

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. 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. I share these links about once a month here on my blog.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. 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. Learning Experience Design. 360 and VR resources.

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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 16, 2022

As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful. The Freelance Designer’s Guide to Cold Emailing (with Templates) | Dribbble. Volunteer opportunity for new learning designers and instructional designers. Additional resources. I share these links periodically here on my blog.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 14, 2018

Last week I gave a webinar through UCI on transitioning from teaching to instructional design. I shared my story of moving from teaching to instructional design as well as tips for finding a job. The links and resources mentioned during my presentation are listed below. Instructional Design Competencies.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 24, 2019

While I debated moving everything to my Syniad Learning site (my company website and portfolio), my personal name is much more well-known than my company name. Eventually, I may migrate my portfolio to be part of this site (rather than maintaining my portfolio separately on my company site). Updating older posts.

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Infopro Learning

JULY 25, 2017

The average Global 1000 company has over 1,000 hours of learning content within it’s training portfolio. The development of this portfolio requires an average of $18 million. L&D developers design and develop corporate training programs. L&D developers design and develop corporate training programs.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 14, 2018

Last week I gave a webinar through UCI on transitioning from teaching to instructional design. I shared my story of moving from teaching to instructional design as well as tips for finding a job. The links and resources mentioned during my presentation are listed below. Instructional Design Competencies.

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

Whether you’re exploring innovative online teaching methods, embracing new ways to learn, or simply curious about eLearning and educational technology, this resource will help you understand the language that shapes digital learning. An instructional design framework used to design effective learning. Andragogy.

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Spark Your Interest

MAY 5, 2025

Services Provided by Learning And Development Companies When looking for learning and development companies, you’ll want to find ones with a depth and breadth of experience and expertise designed to cater to your organizational learning needs. But, all organizations have budget, resource, and/or technology limitations.

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Paradiso

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Paradiso LMS offers users the ability to deliver quality training and instruction to their employees, students, customers and partners wherever they are in the world. . . Users can compile achievements and non-traditional learning experiences in an easy-to-use online portfolio. per month, per user. Absorb LMS. Cornerstone vs Docebo.

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Infopro Learning

JANUARY 13, 2016

A portfolio of training programs represents a significant investment in company resources, including the annual training budgets of years past and the time and effort of training personnel, subject matter experts, and training vendors. The development of this portfolio requires an average investment of $18 million, including: $2.7

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

The design document is approved, but the rest of the project is held up. In a single two-week period in October, 10 different people contacted me about potential instructional design contracts, and 6 of those found me through either my blog or LinkedIn. and then visiting my business site or portfolio. Your Tips?

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

An online portfolio is a requirement if you’re freelancing. Your portfolio is a way to tell your story about the work you do and the work you want to do in the future. My portfolio is on my business website. You don’t need to have lots of full courses on your portfolio. Networking = Relationships.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 9, 2019

Sarah Prevette: Design Thinking in Learning and Work. Sarah Prevette was great when she was talking about things she knows, like design thinking, entrepreneurship, and brainstorming. Connie Malamed: Visual Design Challenges and Solutions. Panel: Where is Instructional Design Heading? Guild Master Panel.

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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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Infopro Learning

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Below is a list of resources on the topic of Modernization, which I will update with new content when available. The Total Cost of Your Training Portfolio. View our Infographic for a visual journey tracking a single dollar invested in a Global 1000 training portfolio. Social Media: L&D’s Untapped Resource.

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Brilliant Teams

JULY 12, 2024

eLearning content development refers to the process of creating educational and corporate training that are delivered online or through digital platforms, such as courses and modules, designed to facilitate learning in a virtual environment. Continuous Learning Encourages lifelong learning by providing easy access to educational resources.

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Knowledge Guru

AUGUST 29, 2017

So… it makes sense for L&D personnel to consider what space mobile games (aka ones intended for play on a smartphone) might occupy in their company’s learning and development portfolio. When learning games go small there are four quadrants of design skills involved. Instructional Design Checklist.

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Infopro Learning

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

With SBO (Skills-based Organization) and dynamic onboarding (flexible human resources) we help you grow a competent and dynamic workforce. Without a long hiring process, organizations can engage instructional designers, eLearning developers, learning experience designers, and other specialists on demand.

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Clark Quinn

MARCH 8, 2012

And start getting more concrete about learning experience design. These products are portfolio items, going forward, and assessable items. This is also part of your portfolio, and assessable. The learner is driven to content resources (audios, videos, documents, etc) by meaningful activity. This unpacks.

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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.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 13, 2021

I received hundreds of qualified applications; however I couldn’t screen them all, so I created a first filter based on their work portfolios. Most of the applicants tended to fall into one of two camps: they didn’t have an e-learning portfolio or the projects they worked on were proprietary so they couldn’t share them.

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Infopro Learning

JUNE 21, 2022

Using data in designing the instructional content allows organizations and L&D professionals to construct suggestions and arguments for supporting focused reasoning based on their experience. Redefining Knowledge and Learning Resources for Better Content Management. Reskilling L&D Experts.

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learnWorlds

MARCH 30, 2022

Before Adam started working at Slack, he worked as a Content Developer, Instructional Designer, Community & Customer Education Director for Optimizely, Checkr, Kasasa and Enspire Learning. Services: Curriculum/instructional design. AppDirect Resource Center. Workable Resources. ArrowStream Resources.

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The eLearning Coach

MAY 17, 2023

The Accidental Instructional Designer has a second edition! What do instructional designers need to know and understand right now. Cammy updated one of the most well-known books in our field and there is now a second edition, The Accidental Instructional Designer, Second Edition. Check back tomorrow.

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