Graphic design is one of those topics and skills that a lot of new (and experienced) eLearning designers struggle to master. However, I’ve always believed…
Have you ever wondered whether or not you need a degree in eLearning or instructional design to be an eLearning designer or instructional designer? Well,…
Trying to design, develop and deliver good learning experiences is hard enough. However, when you combine that with tight deadlines, demanding stakeholders, and finicky subject…
Whether you’re looking to work for a large corporate organization or for yourself as a freelancer, your success depends on how well you market yourself…
One of the most important lessons I learned when I first started designing and developing eLearning courses was the importance of building performance-based eLearning interactions.…
Before starting development on a new eLearning project, it’s important to make sure you’ve collected and analyzed all the information used to justify the creation…
Once you understand the specific behaviors you’re looking to change with your eLearning course, you can then target your eLearning interactions towards those behaviors.
Tim Slade
Rather than using learning styles, the best approach is to let the content and the complexity of the task or skill being taught drive the method of instruction.
A good experience working with SMEs (subject-matter experts) can mean the difference between an effective versus an ineffective course; between a project that finishes on…
If you're a teacher looking to make the transition from teaching to eLearning design or instructional design, you're not alone! According to the Alliance for Excellent…
I made the transition into becoming a full-time freelance eLearning designer back in 2019, while I was working as the Director of Global Instructional Design…
Whenever I’m at a conference, at work, or online, I often find myself interacting with folks with many misconceptions about eLearning. Usually, these misconceptions “show”…
In the world of instructional design, there are two industry-recognized instructional design models most people follow: ADDIE and SAM. And while each model has its…
Although websites like LinkedIn, Monster, or Glassdoor might seem like obvious choices to find eLearning jobs, they aren’t always the best! These websites are often diluted with ads and…
When you’re in the early stages of designing and developing an eLearning course, it’s likely your subject matter experts will throw a boatload of information…
Working with subject matter experts (SMEs) isn’t always the easiest part of developing an eLearning course. Subject matter experts can sometimes be demanding. And they…
When designing eLearning interactions, it’s easy to become overwhelmed trying to envision the actions the learner will take, how you’ll build them in your eLearning…
If you've been attempting to land an eLearning or instructional design job or transition out of teaching, you've undoubtedly heard that you need an eLearning portfolio.…
The effectiveness of any eLearning course depends on how the learner processes the information provided, and whether or not that information is committed to long-term memory.
Building and developing a highly effective eLearning team isn’t easy. Whether you’re working with a team of new or experienced eLearning developers, it’s important that…
Selecting colors and creating custom eLearning color schemes is a struggle many eLearning designers face on a regular basis. In addition to selecting and using…
During the last few years, more and more organizations have been making greater efforts toward ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a top…
If you’ve ever created an eLearning course, you’ve experienced the challenge of chasing down your SMEs to get their feedback. All too often, SMEs will…
If you've been working in the world of learning, instructional design, teaching, or eLearning for any amount of time, you've likely heard about the concept…
When you’re starting work on an eLearning project, it’s not always clear what information should and should not be included in your eLearning course. How…