Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 27, 2022

My post on topics for portfolio samples was viewed over 8,500 times so far this year. I updated and expanded the list this year, so it’s actually over 40 topics now. (On Enrollment is still open for the session starting February 6, 2023.). Clearly, many people worked on their portfolio this year!

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 9, 2022

We talked about everything freelance: knowing when to start, time tracking, finding clients, creating an LLC, pricing projects, making sure clients are the right fit, and more. Luke had a great list of questions on some common and important topics for instructional design and elearning freelancers. Do you need an LLC to get started?

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Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Simplify Complex Concepts : Narratives break down complicated topics, making them accessible to learners from diverse backgrounds and roles. Define Clear Learning Objectives Start by identifying the basic knowledge, skills, or behaviors that the story should reinforce. Contact us today to get started.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 21, 2022

In the pilot of my Build Your Branching Scenario course, several participants picked DEI topics as the focus for their branching scenarios. This makes sense, as DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is both a popular topic for a lot of training right now, and a topic that often involves nuanced conversations. Kellye Whitney.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Specifically, she wanted to know how I get from content like a SME “brain dump” to a finalized storyboard that’s ready for elearning development. She wanted to know, if you get something from a SME that is good content, but not organized, how do you figure out what goes where? Should we practice using the checklist?

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 20, 2021

Most of this presentation was a demo in Twine to show different options, although I started with a few slides. Presentation topics. Twine Makes Branching Scenarios Easier : How to get started in Twine. Last week, I gave a presentation on Creative Solutions with Twine: Design, Streamline, and Refine Branching Scenarios.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I have also recorded several conversations about instructional design careers, freelancing, and other topics. My interview for the MADE podcast on branching scenarios: when to use them, challenges, tools, planning, and getting started. Other topics: Engaging learners, elearning development costs. How I Became an ID.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 18, 2020

A colleague asked me, “Once you and your client have agreed on a branching scenario approach, how do you get started writing it? How do you get from the broad concept of training on X topic to actually creating the scenario?” Get specific with behaviors. Where do people get stuck in this process?

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 7, 2022

This isn’t an exhaustive list, but a solid place to start. That gets you access to their research library and other resources. While I don’t explicitly focus on research as much in my own writing, I have written several posts with research summaries on specific topics. Judy Katz @jdyktz. Cautions.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In the course, I’ll walk you through a step-by-step process to create a branching scenario from start to finish. For the assignment, you will have the choice of either creating a branching scenario for your current work or to create a portfolio sample based on a suggested topic. Branching scenario course outline.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 13, 2023

Part of the planning and analysis process for branching scenarios must include refining and narrowing the topic and skill to something very focused. Examples of too-broad topics When I teach people to how to build branching scenarios , one common mistake I see is starting with a really broad topic.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Sometimes, you run into obstacles and need some ideas for getting “unstuck.” SMEs frequently have a collection of good stories about their topic. The trick is figuring out how to get those stories out of their heads and into a format you can use in a course. Start Writing Even If It’s Wrong.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 29, 2020

I have written over 1100 blog posts since I started this blog in 2006. Over the years, many people have asked me what an instructional designer does and how to get into the field. How much do instructional designers get paid? If you need to create samples, use this list to jump start your brainstorming. Bonus: Top Pages.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 24, 2021

Have you ever thought that adding scenarios might improve your courses, but you weren’t sure where to start? This presentation introduces the why and how of scenario-based learning to help you get started. Topics Covered: Why and How of Scenario-Based Learning. Trigger memories: We remember failures.

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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? I spoke on the topic of pay equity as part of TLDC’s Women of L&D 2023 event. I started with a short presentation to share pay benchmarks, but most of the time was spent answering questions.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 21, 2023

A lot of elearning starts with a list of formal learning objectives. “By the end of this course, you will be able to…” But should we really start our elearning this way? “ Learners get the best results when they have to answer questions first. No, I think we can do better.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

The benefit of starting from a long time instruction-led situation is that these instructors know their target demographic well, what works for them, and what seems not to. Are their options available for bundling course topics and reducing costs? Above all is the content SCORM Compliant or not. Are you purchasing unlimited use?

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

The benefit of starting from a long time instruction-led situation is that these instructors know their target demographic well, what works for them, and what seems not to. Are their options available for bundling course topics and reducing costs? Above all is the content SCORM Compliant or not. Are you purchasing unlimited use?

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

The benefit of starting from a long time instruction-led situation is that these instructors know their target demographic well, what works for them, and what seems not to. Are their options available for bundling course topics and reducing costs? Above all is the content SCORM Compliant or not. Are you purchasing unlimited use?

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Get Paid What You’re Worth Get Paid What You’re Worth How do you get paid what you’re worth? It starts by knowing the benchmarks and understanding what others are paid for similar roles. Get a $100 conference discount with Discount Code TSP1. Upcoming events Wednesday, September 20, 8:30 AM ET.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Several people have asked me, “How do you come up with scenarios for boring training topics? It started with just one reporter…” This ethics training starts with news reports discussing research misconduct. The training starts with that focus on people. Compliance training: the boring way. Lots of text.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 11, 2022

That’s especially true for people who are just getting started building branching scenarios. For the number of slides, let’s start with an assumption of one minute per slide–quick narration with lots of decisions. Interested in reading more about this topic? Looking for more? Check out these posts.

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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. Enrollment is open now for the fall session starting October 14. You’ll leave this session with tactics to help you get the concrete examples and stories you need from SMEs.

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LearnDash

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The product emphasizes being able to launch your courses quickly so that you can start earning money as soon as possible. LearnDash Cloud is also a cloud-based solution that gives you everything you need to start your course. Let’s get started comparing these two options! Their next tier costs $119/month. ProPanel 3.0

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 9, 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. Should we start elearning with a list of formal learning objectives? I often get more comments on blog posts on LinkedIn than I do on my blog.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 25, 2023

They work better for general knowledge tasks than really specific topics unless I provide more details to them, which makes sense. Topic: Workplace conflict I’m using workplace conflict as my general topic here because it’s one where LLMs (large language models) like ChatGPT and Bard can be successful.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Improving readability could be a whole topic on its own. When everything was an emergency to shift to remote in 2020, many of us worked to just get something online, even if we knew it wasn’t ideal. You can probably do enough to avoid getting fired, and that’s enough to be successful by some people’s definition.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Most individuals have a steep incline to learn something new, which flattens as they learn the topic. Concentrates on broad patterns It requires so much effort at first, but improvement gets faster with practice. Share resources like articles, videos, or online tutorials to give them an overview of the topic.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 5, 2022

Catherine Lombardozzi’s curated resources on a number of topics: blended learning, learning environments, creativity, scaffolding, instructional design skill development, design thinking, and more. Volunteering can be a great way to get some experience when you’re first getting started in a field.

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LearnDash

JULY 30, 2020

Getting started with the Elementor integration for LearnDash. Once activated you have two resources for getting started: Learndash Elementor Integration documentation. These are templates for courses, lessons, topics, and quizzes. Topic List – Shortcode: [ld_topic_list]. New templates.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 4, 2023

The audience picked a topic live from a list of options. This video shows my process for managing the branching structure without letting it get out of control. You can use scenarios to “hook” your learners and draw them into the story right from the start. Then, I demonstrated how I create challenges and choices.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The direct way is to get your masters degree or graduate certificate in instructional design or something similar. While that’s related to the development side of elearning, it doesn’t give you enough of a background in the instructional design side without getting some formal training. for the introduction. Related Posts.

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LearnDash

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

When users have a question, we want them to get the best answer possible. To that end, we’ve created a lot of resources to address user concerns—both the common questions we get every day, and more unusual questions that strike us as interesting. Let’s start with the obvious question: When should you send in a support ticket?

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 7, 2023

We’ll pick a topic live from a list of options, and I’ll show you how I plan and map out a branching scenario. You’ll see my process for managing the branching structure without letting it get out of control. Even if you can’t attend live, register to get the recording. I’ll demonstrate how I create challenges and choices.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 8, 2024

This is Scenario-Based Learning 101, serving primarily as an introduction to the topic for people who are just getting started with scenarios. 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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