Instructional designers have been hearing for years that “ADDIE is dead.” Do “this” or “that” instead. I would be the first to admit that maybe a shortcut here or there is called for under certain circumstances. I have taken many of those shortcuts myself. But if you are serious about creating...
Here’s a tale of 36 instructional designers, one instructional design position and what separated the winner from the also-rans.
When you need to include a subject matter expert to help you with your training course, you have raised the stakes for the project. Why? Because the inclusion of a SME means that your course is carrying precious cargo, which is often the highly valued or irreplaceable knowledge of a subject matter...
Synapse and IACET Co-Hosted Design Thinking and Learning Advancements Webinar
AUSTIN, TX -February 20, 2017-- Synapse, the cloud-based Learning Experience Design System, and IACET, the International Association for Continuing Education and Training, partnered and co-hosted a Free Webinar: Design Thinking and Learning Advancements, on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 from 1:00pm -...
Instructional designers often keep to proven, academic-based design principles. Creating a blueprint can often ensure that the course material is on point and delivered on time.
Tips on How to Ramp SMEs in the Instructional Design Process
Subject matter experts (SMEs) and instructional designers can often misunderstand each other's intentions when working together on learning projects. Find common ground and create a process that works for everyone.