Technology Skills for Instructional Designers
If you’re hoping to move into a career in instructional design, chances are you need to gain some technology skills with common tools.
Tools
Twine Makes Branching Scenarios Easier
The free open source tool Twine makes planning, writing, and creating branching scenarios easier. It’s a simple way to create prototypes.
My Top 10 Tools for Learning 2022
These are my top 10 tools for learning in 2022, both professionally creating learning for others and personally for my own learning.
iSpring Dialog Simulation
The iSpring Dialog Simulation tool, TalkMaster, is a solid choice for building branching scenario conversations quickly.
How to Use Conditional Feedback in Twine Scenarios
Step-by-step directions for setting scores and conditional feedback based on choices made in a Twine scenario
My Top 10 Tools for Learning 2021
These are my top 10 tools for learning, both professionally creating learning for others and personally for my own learning.
Branching Scenario Prototype in Twine
I built this branching scenario prototype in Twine, a free, open source tool for creating nonlinear stories.
Build a Branching Scenario in Google Forms
Can you build a branching scenario in Google Forms? Yes, using the settings to go to different sections depending on the user’s response.
Name Generators for Learning Scenarios
Use random name generators to quickly create character names for scenarios in learning. Different tools have different purposes and benefits.
Time Tracking Template for Instructional Design
Use this time tracking template to record how long you spend on each instructional design task. This improves future time estimates and invoicing.