Why Is Cognitive Science A Useful Guide For Instructional Design? Cognitive science is the study of how our brains process information. Specifically, it focuses on how we think, remember, solve problems, and make decisions. It’s a mix of psychology, neuroscience, and linguistics. But why is cognitive science so important, especially in Instructional Design? When it [...]read moreHow To Apply Cognitive Science In Instructional Design
How Learner Characteristics Can Shape Your Instructional Design Strategies You can’t be an Instructional Designer without paying attention to who your learners are. Learner characteristics are those unique traits that every individual brings when it comes to learning. We’re talking about things like their prior knowledge, learning preferences, cognitive abilities, motivation levels, and even personal [...]read moreUnderstanding Learner Characteristics In Instructional Design
10 Myths You Need To Avoid As An Instructional Designer Instructional Design is frequently misunderstood within Learning and Development (L&D) contexts, often leading to ineffective practices that can undermine the potential of educational and training programs. Here are some key myths about Instructional Design that contribute to this misunderstanding. Myths About Instructional Design 1. Instructional [...]read moreMyths About Instructional Design: Common Misconceptions
What Is Cognitive Science? Learning is challenging not just for students but also for professionals who have to design the learning process itself, such as Instructional Designers. These people are responsible for figuring out how to get different people not just to memorize things but actually process them and learn. This is where cognitive science [...]read moreThe Role Of Cognitive Science In Instructional Design
Future-Proof Your Content Creation In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, Instructional Designers are seeking innovative ways to enhance their content creation processes and deliver more personalized and engaging learning experiences. Join us for a two-day online conference exploring the transformative power of AI tools in Instructional Design. Join us on October 23 and 24 for the [...]read moreEmpowering Instructional Design With AI Online Conference
Peek Into The Instructional Design Masters’ Secret Toolbox On Thursday, October 24, at 12:00 p.m. ET, Holly Owens, Tom McDowall, and Heidi Kirby will come together to discuss their personal top lists of essential tools for every Instructional Designer: Authoring tools and LMSs Task management and productivity Graphic design and multimedia Writing and communication tools [...]read moreTop Solutions For High-Impact eLearning Design
A Simple, Effective, And Attractive Approach! Simplicity is the quality of being easily understood, whether in communication with clear speech, or in industrial design with an intuitive product design. It also plays a crucial role in Instructional Design, where clear and concise steps are essential for effective learning. As an Instructional Designer, the challenge is [...]read moreSimple Learning Experience Design: How To Create?
5 Factors For Learning Designers To Consider In this age of globalization and digitization, it is only natural that many eLearning programs are translated into different languages and implemented in different countries. After all, one of the main advantages of eLearning is that it allows for global reach—to anyone, anywhere, with a smartphone and internet [...]read moreContextualization At The Heart Of Learning Design
Importance Of User-Centric Design In Mobile eLearning Apps Did you know? More than 87% of people wouldn’t want to return to a website if they had a bad User Experience (UX) the first time. Well, that’s how important user-centered design (UCD) is in an app or a website! Since the use of mobile apps are [...]read moreUser-Centric Design In eLearning Apps: Enhance Engagement
Building Flexible And Accessible LMS Templates As learning experience designers, administrators, and project leads, we often struggle with a common challenge: creating Learning Management System (LMS) templates that are both consistent and flexible enough to accommodate diverse teaching styles and learning needs. This challenge is particularly acute when managing multiple large LMSs with various designers [...]read moreAtomic Design For eLearning – eLearning Industry