You spent three weeks on that compliance module. Got the objectives perfectly clear. Slide two, exactly where Gagne said they should be. Your instructional design was textbook. Then you watched what happened: Learners skimmed the objectives and jumped ahead. Exit interviews revealed the pattern: “I knew what I was supposed to learn, so I didn’tContinueContinue reading “Most Instructional Designers Put This at the Start. Here’s Why YOU Shouldn’t!”
Category Archives: LDToolbox
My Top 10 Learning Tools for 2025
It’s survey time again! Jane Hart is collecting everyone’s top learning tools for her annual report. I love seeing what everyone’s using these days. Want to share yours? Head over to the Top Tools for Learning survey and submit your list. You’ve got until August 29th. Don’t wait! Here’s my lineup for 2025. No rankingsContinueContinue reading “My Top 10 Learning Tools for 2025”
Curate Your Digital World: A Pro’s Guide to Smart Bookmarking
In the digital age, online bookmarking tools have transformed information management. They allow users to organize, access, search, and share content efficiently. Notable tools like Raindrop.io, Aboard.com, and Bookmarkish.com offer unique features for effective knowledge management, making it easier to capture, structure, and utilize valuable information across various projects and collaborations.
How To Start A Personal Curation Practice In Less Than 60 Seconds
If you’ve ever wanted to start your own personal curation/PKM practice but weren’t sure how to get started, this post is just for you! TL:DRGet my top 10 L&D sources by downloading this OPML file. Import it into an RSS reader like Feedly and BAM! you’re all set. In the ever-evolving landscape of learning andContinueContinue reading “How To Start A Personal Curation Practice In Less Than 60 Seconds”
Learning Science: The Coherence Principle Decoded
Picture this: I’m fresh on the scene as a new learning designer, proud of my first course about the pH of water systems in a coal-fired power plant. To ‘spice things up,’ I throw in a fun fact about the pH of beer. The result? A confused audience and a diluted message. It’s a pitfallContinueContinue reading “Learning Science: The Coherence Principle Decoded”
Unpacking the Top 100 Tools for Learning 2023
Let’s dive deep into Jane Hart’s “Top 100 Tools for Learning 2023”, an annual treasure trove that curates the crème de la crème of learning tools. With 2,022 votes from around the world, this year’s list has seen an increase in votes from the education sector, which is a factor in reshaping the rankings inContinueContinue reading “Unpacking the Top 100 Tools for Learning 2023”
2023 Top 10 Learning Tools
My 2023 Top 10 Tools for Learning I fear that I’ve missed the deadline for Jane Hart’s annual Top 10 Learning Tools survey. But just in case, and to keep my streak alive here are my personal top 10 learning tools for this year. We’re all on a journey of discovery, and along the way,ContinueContinue reading “2023 Top 10 Learning Tools”
Spaced Learning Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
While I’ve talked about the topic of spaced learning before, I want to share a new 7taps feature that makes implementing it in your ‘real world’ projects easier than ever before. But first, if the spacing effect is a new concept to you here’s a little background. The spacing effect demonstrates that learning is moreContinueContinue reading “Spaced Learning Just Got a Whole Lot Easier”
Using Email Marketing Tools for Learning Campaigns
Imagine writing a set of emails just once that is sent to different people at different times when they need it most. Despite all the hype for social networks and messaging apps, there’s only one online platform that everyone uses: email. You can send an email using any email service or application, and you’ll knowContinueContinue reading “Using Email Marketing Tools for Learning Campaigns”
How I Create My Weekly Newsletter (and personal curation tips you should steal)
Image from https://blog.feedly.com/ Since I haven’t written a blog post in a while, I thought it was time to dust off the cobwebs. I wanted to answer one of the questions I get asked the most. In this post, I’ll share a bit about my curation process and how I choose the things I shareContinueContinue reading “How I Create My Weekly Newsletter (and personal curation tips you should steal)”
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