learning and development
Get familiar with Instructional Design
How to navigate the many facets of curriculum development
The first step to a successful learning project is to lean on instructional designers. Whether you’re delivering synchronous or asynchronous programs, the right instructional designers are key to deliver learning and training with measurable impact.
Use these articles to choose the right instructional design consultancy for your project, from pricing and culture-fit to ROI and tips to save time. We hope these articles help you navigate your next curriculum design and development project more smoothly.
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What you need to know before buying Storyline or Captivate
What You Need to Know Before Buying Storyline or CaptivateAre you assembling a new learning or training team in your organization? Or onboarding a new employee who has never used…
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When to use Articulate Rise over Storyline for your project
Why Articulate Rise Might Be a Better Fit For Your BusinessI’ve had many clients come to me requesting a Storyline course, but after hearing more about their time or budget…
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What does eLearning mean in your organization?
What Does eLearning Mean in Your Organization? What does eLearning mean in your organization? I’ve learned that whenever we’re talking about online learning assets, it’s better not to assume! Is it a…
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How much time should I estimate for eLearning course development?
Planning to develop an eLearning course? Then you’ll want to know how much time it will take. The answer: It depends. eLearning courses range in duration (how long it takes a typical learner to complete) as well as development hours.
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What you should know about the 3 levels of custom eLearning development
Essentially, custom eLearning or instructor-led materials can mean anything that has had instructional design applied to create a unique course object. Instead of acquiring an out-of-the-box training product from a third party, you create your own (or outsource this to an eLearning consultant like me).
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How to Make LMS Administration Sexy
A few months ago, Lambda Solutions invited me to present a master class on one of my favourite topics: Tips for effective Learning Management Systems administration.
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7 budget saving tips for your next eLearning project
7 Budget Saving Tips for Your Next eLearning Project Ever wonder how much it costs to build an eLearning course? Here’s the short answer: It depends!
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Hiring a Learning Consultant? Test the Waters with a Scoping Contract
Hiring a consultant you’ve never worked with before is a big commitment. You want to be confident you’re getting the right Instructional Designer or Learning Consultant for the job and the best fit for your organization.
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7 reasons educators make great instructional designers
It’s easy to fall into this trap: “I know what being an educator means- I had teachers growing up, so I know what they do for a living!”. If you pass…
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5 Tips for Hiring the Right Learning Consultant
Bravo! You know you need an instructional designer or learning consultant for your organization—you’re already well on your way to success. This post will help you choose the right learning consultant for your project—because not all instructional designers are created equal.
