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🌶️ HOT TAKE: Have we lost sight of the learner in our race to develop? 🧐 In our rush to create “innovative” programs, we often sideline the person who should be at the heart of it all. We jump straight into flashy tools, choosing trainers and trendy methods, overlooking the basics that actually make a difference. The “obvious” steps—understanding learner needs, empathizing with their challenges, and designing with their motivations in mind—are often the ones we skip. Why? Because they seem too simple, too fundamental. But here’s the truth: these foundational steps are the keys to crafting learning experiences that truly touch minds and hearts. And we want just that, don't we? Ready to get back to basics and make a real impact? Dive into Mindshifters TOP 3 methods for designing learning experiences that ensure learners are not just an afterthought but the very core of your design process. 👇 Swipe to see how the LX Model Canvas, Empathy Mapping, and AS IS - TO BE can transform your approach 🚀 #mindshifters #toolbox #LXDesign #transformational

If you want to improve your learning as a DESIGNER, here are 3 tips 😎 for you: 1. Break Down Complex Concepts – Start small, tackle one concept at a time instead of overwhelming yourself with everything at once. 2. Use Real-World Projects – Applying theories in a practical setting makes the learning process engaging and helps retain information longer. 3. Leverage Online Communities – Engage with communities of designers online. Sharing knowledge and receiving feedback accelerates learning like nothing else. I apply ALL of this to my life and there is not a single day I am not grateful for keeping my focus on the things that are most important. What strategies have helped you make learning easier? #DesignLearning #ContinuousImprovement #LearningTips #DesignCommunity

"There's something truly magical about transforming complex concepts into engaging learning experiences." As a training designer, I find pure joy in the process of transforming complex ideas into engaging learning experiences. From sketching out wireframes to crafting interactive modules, every step is a chance to bring learning to life. What do you love most about training design? Let's celebrate the art and science of creating impactful learning experiences together! #trainingdesign #elearning #instructionaldesign #learningdesign #learninganddevelopment #LinkedInLearning #LinkedIn #training #EdTech #CorporateLearning #LearningandDevelopmentManager

As an instructional designer, one of the most effective frameworks I use is the ADDIE Model. Here’s a glimpse into how this model ensures the development of impactful learning experiences: 🔄 Analysis: This is the foundation. Understanding the learners' needs, the learning environment, and the objectives ensures the right problems are addressed. 🛠️ Design: Crafting a detailed blueprint of the course. This involves storyboarding, choosing the right tools and methods, and ensuring alignment with learning goals. 🔧 Development: Bringing the design to life! This stage involves creating content, developing materials, and integrating multimedia elements to enhance engagement. 🚀 Implementation: Launching the course and ensuring a smooth rollout. This includes preparing facilitators, setting up learning platforms, and ensuring technical readiness. 📊 Evaluation: Continuous improvement through formative and summative evaluation. Gathering feedback and assessing performance to refine and enhance the learning experience. Using the ADDIE Model ensures a systematic and structured approach, leading to effective and learner-centric educational programs. Have you used the ADDIE Model in your projects? Let’s connect and share experiences! #InstructionalDesign #ADDIEModel #LearningAndDevelopment #EdTech #Training #Elearning #ProfessionalGrowth

As instructional designers strive to create impactful learning experiences, the integration of interactive slides emerges as a powerful tool in their arsenal. With its ability to enhance engagement, personalize learning paths, facilitate realistic simulations, and promote accessibility, interactive slides, especially when crafted with tools like #Storyline, hold immense potential in transforming education. Head over to the link below to read more about how interactive slides enhance the learning experience: https://lnkd.in/gNfemSSV #InstructionalDesigner #Learning #RemoteTraining #ELearning #ContentDevelopment

One of the biggest challenges L&D teams face is finding the time required in their daily workload to complete the volume of eLearning creation required of them ⌛ Articulate recently posted this handy guide, full of time-saving tips and tricks to ensure you are fully utilising some top features in #Rise360 to create high quality content, faster! Are you utilising all of the below? Block Templates 🔄: Reuse & share blocks that are popular for your team. Copy Lessons 📚: Use a “staging course” for easy amending of modules. Duplicate Blocks ✅: Quick copies within course editing. Switch Styles 😅: Experiment without the risk of losing content. Collaborate 🤝: Real-time teamwork, simultaneous editing. Record Audio 🎤: Directly in Rise 360 to avoid audio uploads. Use Templates 📑: Pre-made courses from the Content Library 360. Link to the full article, filled with extra content of how to use these features, in the comments below. If you want a more detailed overview of how you can time-save and still create engaging eLearning in Rise360, reach out to Omniplex Learning today! 🚀✨ #Rise360 #Articulate360 #eLearning #ProductivityHacks

Today is the BEST DAY for me in my Instructional Design/E-Learning Developer journey. My first project for my employer IMSM (thank you!) has been completed and will soon be launched (I'll wait until then to share any info). All I will say is that I created a simple Rise360 course to facilitate the user experience. I can't wait to see where this journey takes me! My head is exploding with ideas! Haha! 🤣 #elearning #instructionaldesign #rise360 #microlearning #articulate #articulate360

Are you using the quiz features in Articulate 360 products to your best advantage? These examples could help you with some new ideas. These are great for people who are new to Articulate and have not experimented yet. One of the new features I like is the ability to let participant’s take a quiz and then retake only the questions they miss. This can save everyone time.

🚀 Excited to share a glimpse into the ADDIE model! We will talk about a different model weekly! 🎓 🔍 ANALYZE: Delve deep into learning objectives and audience needs. It's all about understanding the WHY behind the training to tailor experiences that truly resonate. 🎨 DESIGN: Crafting the blueprint for engaging learning experiences. From content structure to interactive elements, every detail is meticulously planned to ensure maximum impact. 🔨 DEVELOP: Bringing the vision to life! With creativity and precision, I transform ideas into tangible learning materials, leveraging multimedia and technology to enhance engagement. 🚀 IMPLEMENT: Launching the learning journey! Guiding learners through the experience, and providing support every step of the way to foster a seamless and empowering learning environment. 📊 EVALUATE: Continuous improvement is key! By gathering feedback and analyzing results, we refine and optimize the learning experience for even greater effectiveness. 💡 Ready to elevate your training initiatives? Let's collaborate to design transformative learning experiences that drive results! Reach out to explore how we can work together. #InstructionalDesign #LearningAndDevelopment #ADDIEModel #TransformativeLearning 🌟

For companies providing educational videos, smooth delivery of training material forms the backbone of the organisation. Altura Learning had the right content, but they needed a portal enabling them to deliver training materials across global platforms without tying users to a specific Learning Management System (LMS). Our UX experts developed a fully clickable prototype of the system and used this to deliver a fully functional portal in a short time frame. Our case study shares more details on how we helped Altura Learning … https://lnkd.in/eEyGeHsR #RubyOnRails #LMS #reinteractive