Insights for L&D, Twine, Games: ID Links 3/8/22
Curated links on insights for L&D, Twine, games and branching scenarios, graphic design, and quality assurance for elearning.
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How Research Informs My Work
How research informs my work as an instructional designer, in writing, designing, and justifying my decisions.
Story Research, UX, Resumes: ID Links 1/20/22
Curated links on research on how stories improve learning, UX, transforming teacher resumes, adaptive learning, AI voices, and animation.
SBL Research, Twine, LXD, Tools: ID Links 9/28/21
Curated links on SBL research, Twine, LXD, 360 images, VR resources, and elearning time estimate calculators.
Immediate and Delayed Consequences in Branching Scenarios
In branching scenarios, use a combination of immediate and delayed consequences and feedback, depending on the learners and goals.
ID and eLearning Links 2/11/20
Curated links: an extensive podcast directory, research on videos for learning, and what one teacher learned in her transition to instructional design.
How many options in branching scenario decisions?
How many options do you need in a branching scenario for each decision point? What number gives the best balance of realism and manageable complexity?
Learner Engagement: Behavioral, Cognitive, & Affective
While elearning often focuses on the behavioral aspect of learner engagement, our designs also affect cognitive and affective engagement.
ID and eLearning Links 9/24/19
In this post, I share a guide on becoming an instructional designer, storytelling research, and a tool for creating citations easily.
ID and eLearning Links 8/13/19
The links and resources in this post include branching scenarios, learner engagement, summaries of learning research, and good news for job seekers.