Why Instructional Design is Essential for eLearning
In the digital age of instructional design, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we learn. This article talks about how generative AI is used in eLearning to create personalized and immersive experiences. Get ready to discover the exciting future of eLearning!
In This Week's Newsletter…
- Why Instructional Design is Crucial for eLearning
- Conducting Needs Assessments
- From My Inbox: How I Got Into Instructional Design
- Insights in L&D: Should You Switch from Teacher to Instructional Design? (and more...)
Exciting New Weekly Content Releases
I am thrilled to share that we are releasing new monthly and weekly content inside the eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Community, starting on Monday, August 7th. My goal is to provide our community members with fresh and engaging content that will help you on your learning journey.
I’m excited to announce that every month, community members can expect to see 1 new course, 1 new template/checklist, 1 live Q&A, and 1 free or discounted resource or tool. These new releases are designed to help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the eLearning and instructional design field.
At our core, we remain committed to providing the best possible user experience for our members. To achieve this, we are constantly working to improve our products.
We are redesigning our dashboard to make it more intuitive and user-friendly, and we are adding an events calendar to keep our members informed about upcoming events and releases.
I hope that these improvements will enhance your learning experience and help you achieve your goals. I believe that our community of learners can support and learn from each other, and I’m excited to continue building this community of lifelong learners.
Thank you for your continued support, and stay tuned for our upcoming content releases.
NEW PODCAST EPISODE
Why is Instructional Design Crucial for eLearning?
Instructional design is a critical aspect of eLearning, as it creates engaging and effective learning experiences for all learners. Without it, eLearning would be just text on a screen.
In this week’s podcast episode, we'll be exploring the vital role of instructional design in eLearning. We've got an exciting topic lined up for you as you'll be discovering the top five reasons why instructional design plays such an important role in eLearning. Listen now!
Essential Learning Points
- ID incorporates visuals like images, charts, and infographics that the human brain recalls better than text, helping learners retain knowledge.
- Effective ID communicates messages directly to learners and ensures that the right message is conveyed through a well-crafted story.
- Proper ID training, like in the eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Community, can help create engaging training courses.
From My Inbox
"Hi Crystal!
I recently joined the Instructional Design for Beginners group and would like to connect with you. I am working to pivot into this field, after a recent layoff.
Would you be willing to chat with me and share some tips? I'd love to hear more about how you became an instructional designer."
- Abigail S.
Hi Abigail! Thank you for reaching out! I would be happy to chat with you about my experience in the field. I started my journey as an instructional designer by taking courses and getting my master’s degree in instructional design. This program provided me with a solid foundation in instructional design principles and best practices, which have been invaluable as I've built my career in this field. The eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Community lays out everything I learned in the program and as I built my career.
One of the challenges I faced was building a strong portfolio that showcased my skills and abilities as an instructional designer. It took some time and effort, but I was able to create a portfolio that highlighted my strengths and accomplishments and tailored it to the types of jobs I was interested in.
Networking has also been key to my success as an instructional designer. LinkedIn groups and the eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Community are great ways to connect with other professionals in the field and gain insight and advice. This will also help you stay up-to-date on industry trends and connect with other professionals.
I hope this information is helpful for you as you work towards becoming an instructional designer. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or if you'd like to chat more about my experience. Best of luck to you on your journey!
- Crystal
Importance of Instructional Design Models in eLearning
Instructional design models are super important for eLearning because they help us create courses that are engaging and effective.
They provide a framework for organizing course content, defining learning objectives, and incorporating different types of media and activities into the course to make the learning experience as enjoyable as possible.
Without an instructional design model, eLearning courses can seem a bit scattered and confusing. But, with the use of one, we can make sure that everything is organized in a logical and systematic way, making it easier for you to follow along and retain the information being presented.
Instructional design models also give us guidance on how to incorporate different types of media and activities into the course to make it more interesting and engaging for you. Think videos, interactive quizzes, and other types of multimedia!
There are many instructional design models out there but two of the most popular ones are the ADDIE and SAM models. Both models help us develop courses in a way that ensures they are well-designed, effective, and engaging.
Insights in the L&D Industry
As the L&D industry continues to evolve, it's super important for all us professionals in the field to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and innovations. This will help us remain competitive and provide the best possible learning experiences for our organizations and clients.
Check out my recommended insights for this week:
Should you Switch from Teacher to Instructional Designer?
If you're a teacher eager to make the most of digital learning opportunities, avoid the temptation to rebrand yourself as an instructional designer. Instead, why not make use of your recently acquired eLearning skills? (Read more...)
Unleashing The Power Of Generative AI To Transform eLearning
The eLearning industry has experienced rapid technological evolution in terms of online education, instructional design, and accessibility. Now, generative AI is poised to disrupt this space once again. Discover how generative AI is transforming eLearning across the world. (Read more...)
Content, Skill and Scale: ID Best Practices
Organizations are evolving in terms of workplace dynamics, workforce composition, and job tasks. It’s essential that learning leaders adjust their approach to training and knowledge retention to meet these changes. (Read more…)
Testimonials and Contributions
I had the pleasure of teaming up with community member Xavier Chavez to create an introduction for eLearning & ID for Beginners course on how to create your ID PLAN. I think he did an amazing job, so be sure to check it out!
We appreciate your contributions of testimonials, reviews, and your own content, such as articles, videos, and podcasts, which helps us spread the word about our community.
We will credit and promote any content you provide, giving you a platform to showcase your work and reach an audience of over 10,000 L&D professionals.
All my love,
Crystal
P.S. Want a shortcut to my best stuff? It's all inside The eLearning & Instructional Design for Beginners Community - that's also where I spend most of my time. So it's the best place to get direct access to me.
