Working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) is a challenging yet important part of successful course design. Instructional designers often have to find creative ways to obtain all the required information from their SME. Here are some suggestions that you may find helpful when dealing with...
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In one of my previous posts, I discussed translating eLearning modules into other languages. Since then, I have completed a project that needed to be translated into Spanish. As I was working on my translation, I came across some localization issues, which I would like...
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Instructional designers, especially those who work on federal contract, often experience the dilemma as to whether or not they should score assessments. While some believe that assessments must be scored; there are others, who do not feel that way. Learners who like scored assessments feel...
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Since there is no face to face communication, online teaching requires a lot of effort not only from the instructor but also from the learner. To ensure that each student receives individual attention, I recognize various types of students in my class and adjust to...
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In this article, I want to talk about translating eLearning courses into other languages. Many instructional designers assume that finding a good translator is the key. However, the quality of a translation is only a part of what an instructional designer will be responsible for...
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Accessibility is a central aspect of eLearning. What can eLearning designers do to ensure that their courses are accessible? Here are some recommendations: 1. Provide an equivalent text alternative to all information provided in visual format. This can be easily done by adding the alt text attribute...
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As eLearning gains popularity, many companies begin converting their already existing content into an eLearning format. While converting an existing training program is much easier than creating a new one from scratch, in order for the eLearning course to be a successful one, it is...
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When putting together cost estimates and preparing project plans instructional designers and eLearning project managers often find it difficult to correctly estimate the length of the course and the amount of time it takes to develop one. While there is no exact formula that would...
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The interest in ELearning is clearly growing. Many organizations are replacing their classroom training with eLearning and even colleges and universities beginning to offer an online version of most courses. There is some question as to whether ELearning will ever replace traditional classroom training. Undoubtedly,...
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[caption id="attachment_58630" align="alignleft" width="300"] Businessman finding a solution to a problem - The way out of a labyrinth[/caption] When instructional designers are tasked with developing an e-Learning course, one of the dilemmas that they face has to do with navigation. While most e-Learning professionals believe that...
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