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How To Think Like An Instructional Designer for Your Nonprofit Trainings

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially digital technology and social media related. ” ADDIE is an instructional design method that stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.

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Successful E-Learning – A Roadmap

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Elearnings as a whole are very attractive, as they offer an inexpensive alternative to classroom training. Understanding the foundation of what makes the instructional design so effective, can go a long way in transitioning some of your organizational learnings over to a digital medium. Also, please try not to make them boring.

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Mobile Learning – Is it Finally Viable?

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Instead, effective content is and must be designed specifically for use on our handheld devices and tablets. More and more instructional designers and content providers are specializing in this medium and as the technology around them gets better Mobile Learning itself will continue to improve. Established Context.

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10 Types of eLearning Assessments for Your Courses

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Because scenarios are immersive, learners can practice the application of skills in a no-consequence environment. For example, medical professionals completing CME credits via a CME LMS benefit greatly from this assessment type, as it allows them to practice medical skills in a risk-free environment before interacting with patients.

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The Concept of Microlearning

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Are you yourself as an instructional designer capable of ripping out the fluff and unnecessary components in order to optimize the microlearning? Can a student master the content in a single sitting? Microlearnings need to be concise in order to be effective. As such, microlearnings must also be repeatable.