Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 20, 2024

I use templates for a lot of instructional design and elearning work, including design documents, storyboards, Storyline layouts and interactions. But I don’t use templates for branching scenarios, especially not for writing the scenarios and mapping out the branching structure.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 24, 2023

We need to do aanalysis, writing, working with SMEs, visual design, etc. Tech writing and software training While I don’t think ID is going to go away, I think jobs designing software training will be affected. Sometimes it would take more time to edit and improve AI-generated content than to just write it yourself.

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Thinkdom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Google Workpace : Cloud-based platform that allows for collaborative writing and designing of documents and presentations. Zoom Basic : A well-known tool for video conferencing,, is also suitable for online learning sessions or remote training. Recommended Read: How to Use Canva on ChatGPT and Build Your Training Content with AI 5.

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Thinkdom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Google Workpace : Cloud-based platform that allows for collaborative writing and designing of documents and presentations. Zoom Basic : A well-known tool for video conferencing,, is also suitable for online learning sessions or remote training. Recommended Read: How to Use Canva on ChatGPT and Build Your Training Content with AI 5.

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TechSmith Camtasia

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

It was through this experience that Tim realized he had enough good content to write an entire book on the subject of eLearning and helping ‘newbies’ become expert eLearning designers. “ According to Tim, it always starts when a stakeholder needs training because they want people to start doing something that they’re not currently doing.

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E-learning Uncovered

MAY 28, 2014

This week’s blog entry features reflections on their experiences as first-time storyboarders. . My only prior storyboarding experience comes from the creation of a TV commercial script. For our internship project, we were converting the materials from an existing instructor-led training into an online course.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

AUGUST 26, 2024

Microsoft Word I use Word for creating facilitator and participant guides for instructor-led training, drafting blog posts, taking notes, writing scripts, and creating storyboards. Side note: my husband is grilling burgers as I write this. It’s not the tool’s fault.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 9, 2019

I have been reading Ashley Chiasson’s blog for years, so I was excited to get to meet her as well. I am going to bring this up the next time someone tells me their compliance training is “too boring” for a story. This is a larger topic than I can address here; it needs its own blog post. Sessions Day 1.

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Integrated Learnings

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

We know that scenarios benefit performance by immersing learners into workplace situations within training. The storytelling quality of scenarios helps make the lessons learned in training memorable. But how do you write these scenarios in the first place? I recently designed training on negotiation. And so on.

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NuggetHead

AUGUST 12, 2009

As many do, we storyboard projects in Word and PowerPoint. The entire project took less than two hours, which included collecting graphics, layout, writing the content, linking navigation, and publishing to a basic web page (html) in both tools. I used Tom Kuhlmann’s template from a recent blog post on the Rapid Elearning Blog.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 30, 2024

5 Ways to Automate PM Tasks Jeff Batt Jeff Batt outlined 5 scenarios where project managers can automate tasks: project intake forms, project status changes, storyboard reviews, building a PM knowledge base, and tracking course bugs. I have live blogged notes from a webinar of Karin’s that I attended in 2014!)

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 19, 2013

“Before starting any video, we write down exactly what we want the viewer to take away from the video,” said John. Then we make a storyboard to plan how we want the video to look and feel. It’s a lot like writing a play.”. Their process is simple: Write down what you want to communicate with your video.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2016

SMEs who are accustomed to working on traditional elearning may be uncomfortable or unsure how to help you write scenarios. Start Writing Even If It’s Wrong. For whatever reason, if you’re having trouble drawing information out from a SME, start writing something yourself. Ask for Their Stories. Prototype Early.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 28, 2011

So, it seems fitting that we’d look back at our 2011 posts and create one for this blog. Based on the number of hits the various posts on our eLearning blog received, there were three particularly hot topics for the year. 1-- Storyboarding. We have also featured several tool-specific, how-to posts on the blog this year.

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Association eLearning

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

I write about instructional design (ID) all the time but I’ve never stopped to explain what Instructional Designers really do. That’s true whether someone is designing a job aid, an online course, or an instructor-led training session. Then they come up with different ideas for how the training could be structured and delivered.

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Integrated Learnings

DECEMBER 18, 2014

For instance, do you start writing the lesson introduction and work your way through to the end? And, at what point do you write assessment questions (when applicable)? Therefore, I should test those behaviors in a way that’s consistent with how learners practiced them in training. Write assessment questions. Simulation?

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Origin Learning

JUNE 18, 2018

In this blog post, we examine some of the key elements of engaging eLearning Design. The onus lies on the instructional designer to interact with the graphic design team and ensure that the animated output matches their visualization in the storyboard. Do read this blog post as a companion piece to the infographic.

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Integrated Learnings

JANUARY 24, 2013

The purpose of using the iPads was to replace paper-based workbooks and job aids , and provide learners with easy access to training resources. In this post, I will make some suggestions based on the successes and challenges that go along with this method of delivering classroom-based training. Feel free to share your experiences.

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Origin Learning

JULY 19, 2018

Gone are the days when an Instructional Designer was only meant to write storyboards and the onus would then shift to the Graphic Designer and Animation Artist to bring the storyboard to life. It may sound a steep ask and the ever-continuing argument between ‘roles’ in terms of writing content and designing visuals rages on.

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TalentLMS

MARCH 17, 2016

Are you hiring someone for developing eLearning training programs for your organization? Maybe you are crossing over from training to training development yourself. Let’s find out if professional development training is in order. The key is to find the relevant content matter for your training. Find out which ones!

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

Compliance Training. Employee training that is mandated by legislation, regulation, or policy. Face-to-Face Training. Examples include technical knowledge, writing abilities or project management. Instructor-led training, whereby an instructor leads a training session in a face-to-face setting or on a live webinar.

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Tony Karrer

APRIL 28, 2008

My collection of eLearning Articles, White Papers, Blog Posts, etc. 2007 Training Industry Report Summary This report covers stats on the industry's trends and growth over the last year and will appear in the upcoming Training magazine edition. Is the Future of Education (Techlearning blog) 11. just reached 100.

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ID Reflections

AUGUST 13, 2011

An instructional designer by profession who started her career anlayzing learner needs, creating micro-design documents, writing story-boards and discussing the nitty-gritty of course navigation with visual designers, I have long been interested in the power of social, collaborative and informal learning.

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Association eLearning

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Or maybe it was storyboard revisions for eLearning. Write generic statements. If you’d like to read more about instructional design best practices, check out the rest of this author’s blogs. Think back to the last time you got feedback on something. What did it say? disagreements. “I’m I’m not sure if this is right.

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Association eLearning

JANUARY 10, 2018

This gets you basic information, like storyboard numbers, without making the SME write them out every time. If you’d like to read more about training, learning, and instructional design check out the rest of this author’s blogs. Set up reviews where the SME doesn’t need to do a lot of typing.

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Origin Learning

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

In this blog post, we examine how the role of Instructional Designers has evolved and the qualities that are needed to succeed as an instructional designer in a highly competitive industry. You look at any freelancing job forum or in specialist eLearning jobs websites; you will see the demand for trained Storyline developers.

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The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 7, 2020

She also writes on learning topics and is the author of the "Last Word" column for Training Magazine. She has been in the training and development field for 20 years. Diane is the co-author of the popular E-Learning Uncovered book series and is a regular contributor to the ATD Learning Technologies Blog.

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Paradiso

DECEMBER 22, 2022

How to Write a Winning RFP to Hire the Best E-learning Vendor? Many businesses that seek to implement RFP process for eLearning as a training strategy within the company for which they allocate the funds end up in trouble. Make a thorough review of your online training needs and determine your specific eLearning requirements.

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Trivantis

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

You probably never thought the concepts from Writing 101 would later help you in your e-Learning development. But we’re not talking about the writing or the text in your course! The basic lessons from Writing 101 can actually be applied to your e-Learning course planning, techniques and overall organization. Use an outline.

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Paradiso

JANUARY 30, 2023

It is easily accessible to use for training and learning purposes because to the user-friendly interface and ready-to-use content. No prior training is necessary for the authoring tool to operate. The Easy Generator LMS writing tool is compatible with SCORM, AICC, xAPI, and other LMSs.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 25, 2018

59% of decision makers would rather watch a video than read a blog or article.**   Create a storyboard that includes descriptions of onscreen elements, onscreen text, and any voiceover scripting. . By 2019, 80% of ALL web traffic will be video.   For maximum engagement, PLAN your whiteboard animation videos!

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Good To Great

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

The way I do this is to create what I call a ‘screen type index’ I put this at the start of every storyboard I write to give me that at-a-glance big picture information. This is what it looks like: It’s nothing more complex than a table summarising the storyboard – it pretty much speaks for itself.

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Trivantis

MAY 28, 2014

Here are 10 things to remember when you’re designing an online course: Storyboarding is golden. Before you begin designing, take time to outline the course in a storyboard. Get started with these resources: Thursday’s Trending e-Learning Topic: Storyboarding. Try these tips: Designing Online Training for Generation Y.

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eLearning Cyclops

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

When this project was brought to me it involved training for both a Windows 7 and Office 2010 upgrade, which is why some of the documents included here references Windows 7 in addition to the Office upgrade. FYI: If you would like to know more about my approach to writing course design plans, please visit my post on CDPs. Jeff Goldman.

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Saffron Interactive

APRIL 4, 2013

Since the storyboard you’ll be sending will probably be written in English, even if they’re a native English speaker, it’s crucial that you test their English reading and writing ability. If your translator doesn’t understanding the storyboard, they’ll be sure to mess up their translations! Train the translator.

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Maestro

MARCH 24, 2022

Instructional design writing tools. Storyboarding. Whether you’re creating an entire course, a storyboard, an outline, a copy document, a spreadsheet, a presentation, or a wireframe, chances are you’ll need to collaborate with others or, at the very least, document the copy somewhere. Instructional design writing tools.

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Reflection Software

MARCH 12, 2024

There are the team meetings, the graphics to create, the one-on-one with that SME, the module to storyboard, etc.

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