Need to build a course fast? Learn practical, time-saving strategies to design a student-ready course using proven frameworks like UDL, backward design, and Bloom’s Taxonomy.| Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning
Traditional professional development often focuses on delivering content, yet real impact comes from behavioral transformation. This session explores how learning design, neuroscience, and behavioral science can reshape professional development to create lasting change in workplace learning. The post Beyond Knowledge: Embedding Behavioral Change in Professional Development appeared first on Learning Guild.| Learning Guild
Think about something you do exceptionally well at your job. How did you learn it? Chances are, you didn't master that skill by attending a class, completing an online module, or passing a quiz. Instead, you probably learned by doing, making mistakes, receiving feedback, and improving as you solved real-life problems. In this session, Dr. Cristina Wildermuth and Kasper Spiro introduce the Contextual Learning Model and show how L&D professionals can lead mindset shifts and empower employees to...| Learning Guild
Want to move beyond lecture-based leadership training? In this highly interactive session, you'll discover how to apply Albert Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) to design programs and improve skill development and confidence-building in leadership training. The post Hands-On Learning: Applying Social Cognitive Theory in Leadership Training appeared first on Learning Guild.| Learning Guild
Corporate training is due for a reset. Despite advances in brain science, many learning programs still cling to outdated assumptions and ineffective practices. In this highly practical session, we'll unpack what needs to be unlearned in corporate L&D, explore the AGES model (Attention, Generation, Emotion, Spacing), and show how AI can support the application of evidence-based learning design without requiring you to become a neuroscientist or AI engineer. The post Unlearning Learning: Brain ...| Learning Guild
Many onboarding, HR essentials, skill-based training, and online courses fail to provide opportunities for learners to apply the knowledge and skills in their actual work environments. Learners frequently feel disengaged, overwhelmed, or trapped in a cycle of passive content consumption with few meaningful takeaways. This session introduces three evidence-based approaches to bridge this gap and ensure learning translates into practice. The post Transforming Learning with Impact: Designing Eng...| Learning Guild
Poor visual design impairs learners' ability to absorb content. Learn what to do and what to avoid when creating slides that will scaffold learning. The post Blending Bloom’s & Mayer’s: Visual Design That Scaffolds Learning appeared first on Learning Guild.| Learning Guild
Instructional design program alumnus Lawrence “Larry” Swiader ’89, G’93 has built a career at the intersection of storytelling, education, and technology—a path that’s taken him from the early days of analog editing as a student in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications to leading cutting-edge educational projects using artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality […] The post Bringing History to Life: How Larry Swiader ’89, G’93 Blends Storytelling with Eme...| Syracuse University School of Education
tl;dr – Go play around with generativetextbooks.org and let me know what you think.| improving learning
My top 10 tools for creating learning and supporting my own learning including Poe, Midjourney, Twine, Articulate 360, and Affinity Designer.| Experiencing Elearning
Need to build a course fast? Learn practical, time-saving strategies to design a student-ready course using proven frameworks like UDL, backward design, and Bloom’s Taxonomy.| Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning
“A computing system that permits the asking of only certain kinds of questions, that accepts only certain kinds of ‘data,’ and that cannot even in principle be understood by those who rely on it, such a computing system has effectively closed many doors that were open before it was installed:’ – Joseph Weizenbaum, creator of […]| Academic Technology Solutions
Brian Hackett joins Being Intrepid with Sam Herring to share how CLOs build careers, lead change, and shape the future of learning.| Intrepid by VitalSource
Curated links related to the environmental impact of AI, identifying and generating AI media, AI & L&D, WCAG standards, and more. The post Environmental Impact of AI, AI Media: ID Links 8/5/25 appeared first on Experiencing Elearning.| Experiencing Elearning
On the EdUp L&D podcast with Holly Owens, I discussed scenarios, instructional design, and AI. The future isn't flashier, it's smarter. The post The Future Isn’t Flashier—It’s Smarter appeared first on Experiencing Elearning.| Experiencing Elearning
People deserve to be paid for their time and effort. However, in some limited circumstances, creating free elearning samples make sense.| Experiencing Elearning
Key Takeaways: Design constraints in e-learning, such as limited budgets, tight timelines, and format restrictions, can actually enhance the design process by fostering creativity and more intentional instructional design choices. To address time constraints, instructional designers can use modular design, rapid authoring tools, and existing assets to create focused, manageable content. Budget constraints can be […] The post The Surprising Advantages of Embracing eLearning Design Constraint...| Litmos
Faculty Interviewer: “How attractive, as a student, is it if all of these readings you get in a class you could, yourself, just put them into a podcast and listen to a five or ten minute podcast rather than reading the papers?” Undergraduate Student: “Oh, it’s very attractive. But the thing is, this brings up […]| Academic Technology Solutions
Tips for trainers and teachers on how to find ways to keep your students attention in the training room or classroom and others tips for teachers.| Symonds Research
Guide to buying customizable training materials for trainers. What does an off-the-shelf and editable teaching and training program package contain?| Symonds Research
Imagine launching a marketing campaign without defining success metrics. Sounds absurd. Yet 62% of learning programs do exactly that, they launch without defined outcomes. This “outcome epidemic” is silently sabotaging L&D’s strategic impact across organizations. Why The Outcome Crisis is a Statistical Catastrophe The numbers are staggering and undeniable. Cognota’s analysis of over 6,000 learning […] The post Why 62% of Learning Programs Are Flying Blind appeared first on Cognota.| Cognota
“Generative AI models don’t understand, they just predict the next token.” You’ve probably heard a dozen variations of this theme. I certainly have. But I recently heard a talk by Shuchao Bi that changed the way I think about the relationship between prediction and understanding. The entire talk is terrific, but the section that inspired this post is between 19:10 and 21:50.| improving learning
Learn the process of saving, tagging, organizing, and curating resources with the Raindrop Bookmark Manager. The post Saving and Sharing Resources with the Raindrop Bookmark Manager appeared first on Experiencing Elearning.| Experiencing Elearning
Wondering if and why microlearning works so well? Learn when it helps, when it fails, and how to use it effectively in your L&D strategy for insight.| Symonds Research
I am currently working on a professional development course for Clover Park Technical College on Universal Design for Learning (I am currently researching OER and UDL so if you have some favorites or something that you have successfully used in … Continue reading →| Brainstorm in Progress
While elearning often focuses on the behavioral aspect of learner engagement, our designs also affect cognitive and affective engagement.| Experiencing Elearning
January 21, 2021 by Niels Floor | What is the difference between learning experience design and instructional design? That’s a question I get a lot, especially from instructional designers. There is no short answer to this question, so buckle up! As a pioneer in the field of Learning Experience Design (LXD) I came across ID after several years of designing ... Het bericht Learning Experience Design vs Instructional Design verscheen eerst op Learning Experience Design.| Learning Experience Design
February 3, 2019 - Recently there’s been a heated debate surrounding learning experience design (LX design). I’ve come across several misconceptions about LX design. In this article I’d like to tackle the three most prominent ones. Het bericht The three main misconceptions about learning experience design. verscheen eerst op Learning Experience Design.| Learning Experience Design
March 5, 2018 - LX design and Instructional design are two different fields of expertise. While some instructional designers argue that LX design is simply a new form of instructional design, I would argue it’s not. Here’s why. Het bericht Learning experience design is NOT a new name for instructional design. verscheen eerst op Learning Experience Design.| Learning Experience Design
What is the best effective classroom seating plans and training room seating planning for students and participants participation and engagement.| Symonds Research
In stories for learning, the character challenges and obstacles should mimic the issues your learners experience.| Experiencing Elearning
I was recently asked to consider one piece of advice I'd give to teachers. And, after thinking about it for a bit, I guess I'd suggest doing less, not more. More may be too much. The post Less is More. More is Too Much. appeared first on The Effortful Educator.| The Effortful Educator
Do you have a topic that is so interesting you wished you could do an entire class on it? Or maybe wonder what students really thought about an issue? Maybe you wished you could debate a student in a comfortable low-pressure environment? Podcasting is the answer you have been looking for! Whether it’s discussing new concepts or debating opinions, integrating podcasts as educational tools can bring new types of engagement into your classroom. | Academic Technology Solutions
My recap of the Training 2025 Conference with highlights and tips from sessions and keynotes at the event.| Experiencing Elearning
Workplace training often stops at delivering information. Learn about the power of practice in workplace learning in this Learning+ podcast.| Experiencing Elearning
Free to use unconscious bias quiz for giving inclusive leadership and management workshop and classroom training for employees.| Symonds Research
Study in your own time the Train the Trainer online course to learn how to deliver training workshops and start teaching effectively.| Symonds Research
I created a GPT to act as an instructional design assistant (ID Ally). These are the openly licensed documents I used to create its knowledge base. Some are in there for experimental or reference purposes and not necessarily an endorsement … Continue reading →| Brainstorm in Progress
Curated links related to accessibility, AI tools and tips, animation pricing, scenario-based learning, and course hosting platforms.| Experiencing Elearning
They say… one of the keys to successful blogging is regular and systematic publishing of posts. Well dear reader, it has been six months since…| Is a Liminal Space
Many of those of us who work in higher ed have been thinking about ChatGPT since OpenAI dropped free access to it at the end…| Is a Liminal Space
In stories for learning, the protagonist should be someone your learners identify with, a person with similar goals and challenges.| Experiencing Elearning
Learn how to use mental models to design workplace learning that boosts engagement, and retention, and about cognitive frameworks for success.| Litmos
“Al is like a free puppy; knowing when to say yes and when to skip it will be important.”| Academic Technology Solutions
Reading Time: 7minutes This post explores objections to the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve, the research behind it, and its influence on modern learning theory. The post Is the Forgetting Curve a Myth? appeared first on Scissortail Creative Services, LLC.| Scissortail Creative Services, LLC
Reading Time: 2minutes This post shares many resources for learning about and practicing accessibility in learning and development. The post Accessibility Resources Roundup appeared first on Scissortail Creative Services, LLC.| Scissortail Creative Services, LLC
Reading Time: 8minutes In this post, I'm going toe to toe against ChatGPT to see which is more effective at using plain language—AI or human writing skills. The post Plain Language SmackDown: Me vs. ChatGPT appeared first on Scissortail Creative Services, LLC.| Scissortail Creative Services, LLC
In my Coffee with Genially interview, we discussed instructional design, engagement, scenario-based learning, and authoring tools.| Experiencing Elearning
My top 10 tools for learning, both for creating learning and personal development. I added 3 tools: Claude, Midjourney, and Raindrop.| Experiencing Elearning
Using templates for branching scenarios can limit the structure, reduce alignment with content, and waste development time.| Experiencing Elearning
How do you get experience so you can get your first job in instructional design? Find nonprofits and learn how to build your portfolio.| Experiencing Elearning
After 20 years of working in instructional design, I reflect on my first ID job, my career journey, and what's changed.| Experiencing Elearning
Will AI replace instructional design jobs? Find out how L&D professionals can use AI to their advantage in the ever-changing landscape of instructional design.| Litmos
Download our full PDF list of corporate training materials for trainers. Includes 55+ soft skills courses with pricing, formats, and instant download.| Symonds Research
A learning experience should be a solution best suited to an organizational need. It is part of a system of aligned solutions. A learning experience menu: A balanced diet In keeping with the Thanksgiving season in the US, in an … Continue reading →| Instructional Design Fusions
As an instructional designer working in an organization focused on patient safety and quality, I hear a lot about “adaptive work.” This is the kind of work that focuses on changing attitudes, values, and beliefs. It’s the kind of work … Continue reading →| Instructional Design Fusions
The ADDIE model gives you the structure you need to design excellent instructional interventions. This article shows what the five stages can do for you.| The Change Management Blog
Note: This post was written by my two doctoral students, Lara Jasien and Nadav Ehrenfeld, as part of the Virtual Conference on Mathematical Flavors. This essay responds to the prompt “How do teach…| teaching/math/culture
