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Creating Effective Objectives: Part 1
I recently reviewed an article written by Michael Dalmaridis, Manager of Learning and Development at Meridian, that focused on, “The word you should never use
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Job Aids for Selecting Instructional Strategies – Part 1: Decision Tree
In a previous post on How to Select an Instructional Strategy I said I wanted to introduce a structured approach for selecting instructional strategies. The
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Live from Atlanta
We are writing to you live from the Training 2018 Game Changer Conference and Expo, February 12-14 from Atlanta, Georgia. This is TRAINING Magazine’s 41st
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How to Select an Instructional Strategy
As an Instructional Designer what do you think drives the selection of the instructional strategy for any project? In a previous post, Scoping a Learning
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Working with Subject Matter Experts: A Blessing or A Curse?
Way back in 2005, one of our senior instructors presented a session at the annual Training Magazine Conference, with the same title as this blog. It’s still a
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If Learning Styles have been debunked why are they still introduced in our Design and Development programs?
A recent post in LinkedIn generated a lot of discussion about the validity and value of Learning Style Inventories. It became a topic of discussion among our
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Assessing On The Job Training Instructors
Question of the week: Does the FKA Lesson Feedback Form used to assess classroom instructors apply for evaluating On The Job Training instructors?
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Instructional Design – an Art or a Science?
This morning two colleagues and I finished presenting a six-session online program for instructional designers. Participants had a range of design experience
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Learner Engagement: Ensuring Successful Practice
We believe that the three pillars of solid instructional design are the: Adult Learning Principles – Blog 1 Blog 2 Systematic Learning Process – Blog VIVE
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Using Voice to Maximize Learning
How you say something can be as important as what you say. This is true for face-to-face instructors, but it is critical in the virtual environment.
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Interviewing for a New Position
Often at this time of the year, we reflect on change and the possibilities of looking for a new job. There are many reasons why we consider other positions, but
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Learning Strategy Road Map
Overview The two most frequently asked questions by new clients are, “Can you helps us improve/update/increase …” and “Should we be investing in that new …” Our