The process of instructional design can be likened to the design of a blueprint for a building. Just as architects carefully plan and design every aspect of a building, from the foundation to the fixtures, instructional designers (IDs) meticulously craft learning blueprints to support learning performance. Within these blueprints, it... more
This blog is 2 of 3 in a series we’re calling “The Foundations of Learning”. In this series, we’re diving into why, how, and when people learn, while navigating the basic principles of adult learning theory. Our goal is to inspire L&D professionals – or anyone interested in designing learning... more
Instructional designing is more than just putting words together. It’s a powerful blend of empathy, connection, and customization that transforms learning experiences. In the rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are harnessing the potential of eLearning to train their employees efficiently and effectively. This shift not only saves money but also... more
Creating learning content is – simply put – not easy. You know this better than anyone as a learning professional and maybe feel that your responsibility to educate your organization is overwhelming. Yes, it’s a big job! But that won’t stop you from continuing to do what you do to... more
Hello, Litmos community! I have some exciting news I can’t wait to share – news that might just inspire you, too! We just completed a migration project where we rebuilt every White, Green, and Black Belt module in the Dojo – the Litmos customer training center – using our own... more
Some of the scariest monsters aren’t found in haunted houses and graveyards. They live inside your training program! From Frankenwhine to The Content Mummy, these L&D monsters roam among us, hiding in plain sight to wreak havoc on your corporate learning initiatives. Who you gonna call to battle the creatures... more
In March, many college students were on spring break when they got an email from their schools: pack up your dorm rooms and go home. When classes resumed, they were digital. In-person classes were hastily converted to remote formats, policies were changed, and professors quickly learned to use whatever technology... more
In L&D circles, employee engagement is always a hot topic. And it should be because at its core it’s about securing your most valuable asset as an organization – your people. If they’re not tuned in and working (and learning) at their peak, the whole company suffers. Disengaged employees slow... more
Learning and development pros come in all shapes and sizes, and often from very different backgrounds from an instructional design and even philosophical standpoint. But, no matter their instructional model of preference, personal viewpoint, and go-to communication style, there’s a lot to be learned from all different types of learning... more
We, in learning & development, often focus on fixing what’s wrong. We try to find guidance on how to do it right, and then build learning around it. We’re reactive, in that sense. Can we do better? Positive Deviance is a different approach. In addition to the subversive appeal of... more
