Gift Ideas for Instructional Designers and eLearning Developers: Books!
Here are some of the books I recommend for the learning and development professionals on your gift list.
Building a Simulated Phone Conversation in Storyline
This is how I built a simulated phone conversation in Articulate Storyline as part of a branching scenario.
ID and eLearning Links (11/18/18)
These Maps Reveal the Hidden Structures of ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Books – Atlas Obscura
Creating Branching Scenario Layouts
This is an example of the thought process for creating layouts for a branching scenario.
Make Learning Immediately Relevant with Scenarios
One way to engage learners is to make content immediately relevant. People naturally pay more attention to information they can use right away than information they “might need someday.”
Basic Instructional Design Process for Non-Instructional Designers
This is a basic outline of how to create a training program for people without a formal instructional design background.
Security for Freelancers and Consultants
Many people are reluctant to become freelancers or consultants because the risk seems too high. I’m not convinced that working independently is necessarily much riskier than a full-time job though. In fact, sometimes it can be safer.
ID and eLearning Links (9/23/18)
Set LearnDash lessons to completed Storyline triggers – Building Better Courses Discussions – E-Learning Heroes
8 Kinds of Training Where Scenario-Based Learning Works
Ruth Clark identifies 8 learning domains where scenario-based learning can be used effectively. These common topics for workplace training all involve more strategic decision-making rather than simply following a checklist of tasks.
Scenario-Based Learning Experiences Podcast Interview
Listen to my interview about scenario-based learning experiences on The Lounge podcast with Jacqueline Hutchinson.