Why online courses [really] need an instructional design strategy
Editor’s note: Thanks to @designedlearnin for sharing this link to Debbie Morrison’s post on instructional design and why she believes it matters.
Browsing: instructional design
The MOOC honeymoon is over: three takeaways from the Coursera calamity
Editor’s note: thanks to @tonygurr for sharing this insightful on creating online courses. Lots of links to research and some clear messages around designing courses for learners versus putting trading classroom courses online.
Questions about instructional design careers
Editor’s note: Tips on making the move into instructional design.
The controversial changing face of training
Editor’s note: Neil Lasher considers the strengths and weaknesses of live learning delivery versus online delivery and what this means for instructional designers.
Putting the design back into instructional design #DevLearn
Editor’s note: Kineo’s VP of learning design Cammy Bean shares her presentation from DevLearn 2012. Great insights into the role and importance of design when designing learning experiences.
Research for practitioners: nine ways to reduce cognitive load
Editor’s note: Continuing their excellent research series, Learning Solutions Magazine take a look at how instructional designers use words and pictures to foster meaningful learning and shares tips on making life easier for learners to process such information.
Timeline: the history of instructional design
Sherrie Anderson has created this timeline on instructional design. Click on the moments or people…