Beth Batts

Instructional Design goes beyond gathering and creating teaching materials. It’s a method of thinking. You know the content; the instructional designer knows learning. Working with an instructional designer is an ideal collaboration for anyone creating a course. Do you need to teach a skill or concept, but don’t know how to get started? Do you want to make an in-person course available online? Are you having trouble keeping your learners engaged or want to widen your reach? Any of these examples would benefit greatly from collaborating with an instructional designer. Our team will ask questions and conduct analyses to determine the needs of your learners, the purpose of your course, and your desired outcomes. With that information, our team designs the optimal learner experience using the principles of design, effective and engaging methods of content delivery, and our knowledge of the most successful approaches to adult learning. Finally, once your course is live, we evaluate how well your course is performing and if necessary, identify a path forward. #InstructionalDesign #CME #continuingmedicaleducation #LifeLongLearning #RevitalizedLearning

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Instructional Design goes beyond gathering and creating teaching materials. It’s a method of thinking. You know the content; the instructional designer knows learning. Working with an instructional designer is an ideal collaboration for anyone creating a course. Do you need to teach a skill or concept, but don’t know how to get started? Do you want to make an in-person course available online? Are you having trouble keeping your learners engaged or want to widen your reach? Any of these examples would benefit greatly from collaborating with an instructional designer. Ready to get started? Visit our website to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gY2YpQEA

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You might be hearing a lot about instructional design right now, especially if you're a teacher looking to leave the classroom. But have you been wondering, "Would I Make a Good Instructional Designer?" I recorded a podcast episode that talks about the traits you need to have to be good at this career! Take a listen & let me know if you would add any other traits! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gAuj-8Z4 #instructionaldesign #instructionaldesigner #transitioningteacher #transitioningteachers

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From just in time learning methods to student centered practices, the agile educator serves a dynamic role to support learners to success. In order to visualize the day and the life, check out one of the latest #Edu #MethodsMentor on the The Three Dynamic Roles of an Agile Educator 👩🏼‍🏫 🔗https://lnkd.in/eXrsFrtk

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At this point, I have a disorganized, half-baked portfolio that needs work. I've been putting off investing the time and money into building out a formal instructional design portfolio for some time. I kept thinking "well, I'll get to it if I don't get this job I've applied for", or "I'll get to it when I've finished with this contract work". No more. The time is now. It can only help my odds of landing a future position. And if I do suddenly land my dream job out of the blue next week? I'll keep at it! It's an investment in my own future. *I* know I've got solid skills and experience, but it's up to me and any job seeker to do what I can to build my brand and showcase my skills and abilities, and show them I can do the job, not just tell them! In hindsight, I wish I'd kept more examples of my previous work I could refer back to, as well as more specific information about how the work I've done over the course of my career has led to improved business outcomes, but all I can do now is move forward. So, onward!

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Learning junkies, this is for you! Our intent with our Human-centred Design for Instructional Designers YouTube playlist is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sharing some examples of how we apply a human-centred design approach to our learning projects.⠀ ⠀ Please share this post with fellow learning junkies that want guidance on things like:⠀ - empathy mapping⠀ - creating personas⠀ - conducting user observations⠀ - conducting user testing⠀ - pitching your HCD project⠀ - understanding your learner’s mindset⠀ - conducting user interviews.⠀ ⠀ 📺 Watch on our YouTube: https://buff.ly/35PpfxB ⠀ We are inspired to share this approach with others in the industry, so that you too can experience the results that we do and ultimately meet your project goals.⠀ ⠀ 💙💜⠀ #advancedinstructionaldesigntraining #instructionaldesign #elearning #elearningtips #elearningcompany #corporatetraining #elearningtraining #belvistastudios #learningdesign #trainingdesign #freelanceinstructionaldesign #elearningdesign #freelanceinstructionaldesigner #learninganddevelopment #traininganddevelopment #elearningdevelopment #employeeexperience #learningexperiencedesign #freelanceeLearning #instructionaldesigner #elearningdeveloper #humancentreddesign

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Instructional Designers, it's that time of year! The #free bi-annual Instructional #Story Design Roundtable is on August 6! Each roundtable has a different focus...in this one we'll dive into how to #train with the story. It's a methodical process that I think you'll enjoy discussing and exploring. Let's bring #stories center stage in training to: 📙 Give learners practice and feedback 📙 Humanize the learning experience Register for free in the comments!

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Delayed feedback is a powerful tool for instructional designers. So many #elearning programs utilize immediate feedback AND miss the opportunity to use mistakes as learning tools. Michael Allen of Allen Interactions shares his thoughts on how to use feedback in learning courses.

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Leveraging the Mentorship Factor for Effective Book Writing Dr. Michael Koku, November 2024 Author’s Forum. The Mentorship Ripple Effect: A Legacy of Growth Mentorship is more than guidance—it's a catalyst for transformation. By gaining wisdom and support from a mentor, you become empowered to inspire others. In book writing, this ripple effect turns your words into a legacy, impacting countless lives. The MENTORSHIP Advantage Using the sticky acronym MENTORSHIP, mentorship becomes a powerful tool for crafting your book: *M = Motivation: Mentors ignite the spark that pushes you beyond writer’s block and self-doubt, fueling your passion and purpose. *E = Expanded Perspectives: Mentors help you see through diverse lenses, enriching your narrative with depth and empathy. *N = Networking Opportunities: Mentors connect you with agents, editors, and publishers, opening doors you can’t alone. T = Transfer [Wisdom Transfer]: Mentors share proven strategies and insights, equipping you with tools to excel. *O = Observation: By observing mentors, you learn how to emulate their storytelling and publishing success. *R = Relationship: Trust and mutual respect create a safe space for growth and creative exploration. *S = Support: Mentors guide you through challenges, offering structure, clarity, and resilience. *H = Honest Feedback: Constructive critique polishes your work, elevating it to excellence. *I = Inspiration: Mentors fuel bold dreams and help you find your unique voice. *P = Personal Growth: Mentorship accelerates both your writing skills and professional confidence. Mentors: Architects of Success Mentors are your book’s architects, helping lay its foundation and shaping it into a masterpiece. As Shawn Hitchcock says, “A mentor empowers a person to see a possible future and believe it can be achieved.” Charting the Course with a Mentor Think of your mentor as your navigator, guiding you through the uncharted waters of book writing. As Denzel Washington noted, “Show me a successful individual, and I’ll show you someone with real positive influences.” With mentorship, your journey transforms from daunting to inspiring, with every step bringing you closer to success. Mentorship in book writing doesn’t just produce books; it builds legacies. #mentorship #bookwriting #mentorshipfactor #lampglobalcommunity

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These are all great tips, but I disagree that "You MAY also want to try and do what people aren't supposed to do." I think this is a CRITICAL step that any good e-Learning QA process MUST include. So often, we just test our e-Learning courses by taking them in order as we expect the typical user to do, but users may end up doing things out of order, accidentally click somewhere they weren't supposed to, or go backwards in a course to review something and then rapidly navigate out again, and if course isn't thoroughly tested to see how it behaves when unexpected behavior occurs, it may well break in those situations. Needless to say, when a learner is stuck and the course appears to be broken, they're going to get frustrated, they're not going to be learning, and the credibility of the course and the team that created it may get called into question. So I implore you e-Learning developers out there: thoroughly test your courses and do ALL the things people aren't supposed to do.

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As an instructional designer, I've found storyboarding to be an invaluable tool. It helps me organize my thoughts, collaborate with stakeholders, and create more engaging courses and videos. Are you new to instructional design or curious about the process? I've just created a short explainer video on e-learning storyboards! #Storyboarding #InstructionalDesign #eLearning #CourseDesign #LearningAndDevelopment #IDTips

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What instructional design principles do you use when you're designing learning? Gagne's 9 events? Practice and feedback? Instructional alignment? Some principles are widely known and others are more niche, but it's really empowering when you can justify your design decisions with theory. That's why I took a look at an instructional design course my team and I are building, and I recorded a video highlighting some of the principles and techniques we're applying. So if you'd like to hang out with me behind-the-scenes and check out the course (while hopefully learning a thing or two that you can take with you to your own projects), then you can view the video with the link in the comments! #LinkedInWithDevlin #InstructionalDesign #Learning #LearningAndDevelopment #eLearning

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😕 Does all this #learningtheory in #instructionaldesign have you confused? 🤽‍♂️ If you're new to ID and just getting your feet wet or dipping your toes into the great pond of theory, check out this quick guide to Merrill's Pebble in the Pond instructional design model. You'll be swimming in no time! 😆 In summary: 1. Identify the Problem: -What is the "real-world" problem or task that learners need to tackle? 2. Design a Progression of Problems: -Work backwards to design a progression of gradually more complex tasks. 3. Design Instruction for Component Skills: -Identify and review component skills required to solve the problem. 4. Design Instructional Strategy Enhancements: -Design enhancement strategies that will help learners organize and integrate their learning. 5. Finalize the Instructional Design: -Design the interface with visual elements, navigation, and supplemental instructional materials needed. 6. Design Evaluation: -Test your prototype with experts and real learners to get feedback.

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My eyes glaze over when other experts start talking at me about theories related to learning and development. I know, dude, I read the same books. So I don’t even bother my clients with talk about theory. We focus on action. What do you want to do? Don’t know? Let’s find out what needs to be done. When I work with clients we identify the WHAT. And I worry about the HOW. That’s my job.

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𝙎𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙑𝙨. 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙗𝙮 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙩 🔍 Check out this in-depth review by Educraft comparing Slice and Rise! Discover why Educraft finds Slice particularly outstanding in this head-to-head evaluation. Whether you're looking for advanced AI capabilities or seamless content creation, this review will guide you to the best choice for your eLearning needs. 📖 Read more to see which platform stands out: Slice or Rise? Slice Knowledge #AI #learning #learninganddevelopment

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