Designing Outside the Book

Ideas for instructional designers who develop engaging adult learning
by Mag Webber
Video Compiling
or Creating?
Studies show that the retention rate for content in videos is extremely higher than that in text-based or audio stand-alones. Are you interested in trying your hand at designing a cool learning YouTube type video, but feel intimidated about how to start?
Virtual Learning
Sync or A+ Sync?
As the number of students of online learning increases, the quality of interactions involved in the learning experience becomes an important issue. A major concern of online students is that they often feel isolated and disconnected from their instructor and fellow students.....

Learning Games
Can You Get Serious?
Delivering educational content via computer games intrinsically motivates even adult learners - in gaming they want to engage for the sake of enjoyment which is considered a key element in learning. Make sense? OK - start by...
