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‘Instructional Design for New Designers’ Archive

If Content is King, We Need a Royal Decree

February 22nd, 2010 Alan Magnan

In the training world, we use as many catchphrases as those ... | more

A Tale of Two Team Builders!

February 18th, 2010 Lynne Koltookian

In a previous blog, we provided 5 tips to help you use icebreakers successfully. What if ... | more

Increasing Classroom Energy

November 30th, 2009 Langevin Team

How does the amount of energy in the classroom relate to the learner’s ability to learn? As both a learner and a trainer I have discovered ... | more

“If Only I Could Learn Just One Thing . . .”

November 12th, 2009 Langevin Team

I was welcoming participants on the first morning of a three-day workshop. A young woman came in. She smiled, said “Good morning,” ... | more

The Why, What, Who, What, and How of Instructional System Design

September 10th, 2009 Martha Kelly

Using principles of a sound instructional system design (ISD) is critical ... | more

Designing e-Learning? Don’t Forget the Basics!

August 10th, 2009 Lynne Koltookian

Do you like playing with new toys? I sure do. E-learning software is like a new toy for instructional designers. ... | more

Poor Training in a Pretty Package = Putting Lipstick on a Pig!!!

July 30th, 2009 Martha Kelly

Everyone was talking about the new training. It was so much fun. The animation! The games! Wow! The training moved so fast. But ... | more

Survival of the Fittest: Evaluating Your Programs Can Save Your Department in Rocky Times

July 27th, 2009 Melissa Grey Satterfield

Many organizations are quick to slash training budgets when looking for savings in these challenging times. ... | more

Let’s Get Inspired! Do You See the Hole in the Sidewalk?

July 16th, 2009 Marsha Weisleder

I know that training gets a bad rap but I’m tired of reading articles like, “Why (Most) Training is Useless,” and “Training No One Wants – What Should You Do?” ... | more

What to do When You Know They’re Going to Hate the Training

July 13th, 2009 Paul Sitter

Whether you are a designer, or an instructor, there are some things you can do when you anticipate or encounter resistance to a class. ... | more