Contact Tracing Program Goes Global
Our IDA and DLD teams are so proud to be working on the development of a series of global eLearning Contact Tracing modules, announced by…
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Has Your Learning Program Hit Its Objectives?
Learning strategies are developed with a key objective in mind. But how will we know if the strategy has been effective? Through evaluation of course!…
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Informal Learning
Informal learning (or incidental learning) is unstructured, experiential and generally occurs spontaneously, outside of the formal learning setting [1]. Informal learning supports adult learning principles,…
The Pervasive Learning Model
Pervasive learning, also known as P-Learning or the 3-33 Model, was developed by Dan Pontefract in 2013. He described it as “learning at the speed…
The AEE Learning Model
What is the Adding, Embedding, Extracting (AEE) Learning Model? The Adding, Embedding, Extracting (AEE) model aims to make informal learning in the workplace more effective…
The 70:20:10 Learning Model
The 70:20:10 Model is used worldwide as a general guideline for designing effective end-to-end learning programs. We know that effective learning occurs through experience, exposure…
The Science Behind Attention Spans
Do you ever have trouble paying attention and maintaining focus for lengthy periods? So do we! Think about what happens when you get into work…
Conducting a Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) in High-Risk Industries
The initial (and key!) step to effective learning design and development is determination of learning needs. These needs may include knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours…
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Developing and Maintaining Competency in High-Risk Environments
High Risk Environments: Developing Competency Without doubt, the first step to an effective instructional design process is to conduct a Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) (also…
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Moving Training Online During COVID-19
Has your organisational training come to a halt due to COVID-19? It doesn’t have to! You may not need to wait until the dark days…
Do You Need An Instructional Design Degree Qualification?
What is Instructional Design? Instructional design is the practice of using an understanding of how people learn to inform decisions regarding learning sequences and strategies,…
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Applying Problem Based Learning (PBL)
Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a method in which learners are immersed in solving real-world problems. PBL is based on the Constructivist Theory of Learning.…
How-To: Design For Online Courses
If you think developing eLearning programs is an easy task – you may be right! But wait… eLearning authoring tools are becoming increasingly user-friendly, with…
Merrill’s Instructional Design Principles
What do the researchers say about effective instructional design? The truth is – there are many, many theories. How, then, to make sense of it…
Embedding Activities in Learning Design: Why Leaders Matter
Instructional Design Australia (IDA) typically recommend creating a suite of embedding activities for managers (or the L&D team) to use to support learning programs. Why?…
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What is the ADDIE Model of Instructional Design Anyway?!
What is ADDIE Model anyway?! A quick web search about instructional design will undoubtedly reveal many references to the ADDIE model. If you are new…
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Different strokes for different folks…learning styles
Let’s cast our minds back to school or university, where you studied (or in our case, crammed!) information from textbooks to ensure a pass for…
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The Learning Benefits of Video and Multimedia
The use of video and multimedia in teaching and learning has become commonplace. This is not surprising – given their evidence-based ability to enhance engagement,…
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Problem Based Learning (PBL)
What is Problem Based Learning and why should we use it? The term “Problem-Based Learning” (PBL) was originally developed by Barrows and Tamblyn (1980) for medical…
Feedback and Formative Assessment in a Virtual Learning Environment
Executive Summary When designing instructions for a virtual learning environment, it is essential to pay special attention to the provision of feedback. On-line students can…
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