Scenario-based Questions
We often create scenario-based questions because we consider them to be more “challenging” than the regular ones. However, just adding …
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Demystifying Cognitive Load Theory
Cognitive load theory is credited to the work and research of John Sweller in the 1980s. In this article, I try and …
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Understanding Curation We exist in a world where there is an overload of information. How do you cut through all …
Read MorePredictive Learning Analytics
What is Predictive Analytics You are seated in your car, and on your way to a …
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Octalysis Framework: A Trainer’s Take
Background While researching on Games for teaching and learning, I stumbled upon an awesome framework, called the Octalysis Gamification Framework. …
Read MoreInterfacing with Subject Matter Experts
Introduction The effectiveness of Technology-Based Training is dependent on two roles- the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and the Instructional Designer. …
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UX: Insights from Disneyland
We were seated and strapped and within a split second, we started moving at breakneck speed through a dark alley, …
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Collaborating With Subject Matter Experts
Subject matter experts (SME) can either be Workplace SMEs or Academic SMEs. If the domain experts are Workplace SMEs, they …
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Instructional Design for Subject Matter Experts
The gradual transition towards a creative economy has led to a paradigm shift in the learning process. Learning systems need …
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Boxer, Sprinter, Grandmaster…? What Avatar are you in the workplace?
Gamification is the latest buzzword!! Or is it? Personally, I think it has always been around. I present my case …
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Gamification – What’s in a Name?
It’s sacrilege, it seems. My son, who is pursuing his post graduation in Mathematics, gets angry when he hears the …
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Performance Support Tools: A Framework
What is a Performance Support Tool, and how do we go about designing one? Is there a framework that can …
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Gamification
Asymptote is an interesting concept in Algebra. It is a straight line that continually approaches a given curve but does …
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The Three Essentials of Microlearning
Microlearning. Learning Bytes. Learning Capsules……These terms have now become synonymous with ELearning. But are we getting it right? Do we …
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Workshop Announcement
Mobile Learning / Device-Agnostic Learning Design See you on Saturday, 22nd July 2017 in Bangalore. Hurry! Book your spot. …
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Gagne’s Events of Instruction
“Direct Instruction is used to describe learning material in which the teacher or expert transmits information directly to learners structuring …
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Instructional Design for K-12 Textbooks
Before designing any textbook, it is important to understand the principles for textbook design, and the National Curriculum Framework which …
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Case Study, Scenario, Story: What’s the Difference?
The term Case Study is often used loosely and interchangeably with the terms scenario and story-based learning. This often causes …
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Leaders are what they do; not what they say
Overview Just peruse a few Leadership Training programs and chances are that you will notice the following topics: Leadership Definition, …
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Are You School Ready? Blended Learning in K-12 (BLINK©)
ID Mentors recently concluded a two-part training program for the Senior Management of Bluebells International School, Kailash Colony, New Delhi. …
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Putting Design in Instructional Design
What is design in Instructional Design? Is it in the outline of a learning program? Is it in the …
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Ruth Clark’s Content Types for Designing Instruction
Purpose of Frameworks One of the frameworks that I really find useful for designing instruction is Ruth Clark’s Content Types. …
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Script writing for video tutorials
Is the approach to scripting a video tutorial similar to how you script for traditional E-Learning courses? If not, how …
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