Do You Need a Villain in a Learning Story?
Should we personify the conflict in a learning story by using a villain to let the hero be heroic? Maybe, but it’s not always clear cut.
Instructional Design
Instructional Design Careers and Trends Webinar
Get answers to questions about instructional design careers and trends in this webinar recording from UC-Irvine.
Avoid This Pitfall in Conversational Writing for Elearning
A conversational writing style can make elearning more effective, but be cautious of this pitfall that can feel patronizing to learners.
Vary Sentence Structure in Voice Over Scripts
If you want your voice over scripts to sound conversational, vary the sentence structure and length and use conversational tone.
Voice Over Script Review Checklist
This review checklist summarizes tips from 3 posts about voice over script into a single Word document you can download and use yourself.
Voice Over Script Pitfalls
Watch for these common voice over script pitfalls: numbers, lists, abbreviations, emphasis, grammar errors.
How Research Informs My Work
How research informs my work as an instructional designer, in writing, designing, and justifying my decisions.
Formatting Tips for Voice Over Scripts
Formatting tips for voice over scripts: readable font, size, and spacing; pronunciation guides; file names; table format; dialog format
Voice Over Scripts: Writing Style Tips
Tips for writing voice over scripts for elearning. Use conversational style, shorter sentences, and contractions.
Diverse Characters In Learning Scenarios
Why create diverse characters for learning scenarios? Our characters should reflect the diversity of our audience.