I was recently searching online for a topic related to learning and development (L&D) and came across an excellent blog post by Sparkol on classic storytelling techniques for creating engaging presentations. The article explains eight different types, how they can best be used and links to examples on how the technique is used.
Read MoreI recently attended a two-day online ELearning Guild Science of Learning Summit presented by eight L&D industry leaders. The sessions were really informative and validated how we design and develop learning solutions for our clients at Limestone. I thought I’d share some of the highlights of the summit—ideas and approaches that I found interesting and thought-provoking.
Read MoreAlthough we’re in the business of creating and providing learning opportunities for our clients, many of us forget about our own ongoing self-development and learning. How can we provide relevant and current learning solutions to our clients if we’re not updating our own knowledge and skill?
Read MoreThe new year is nigh—a great time to assess our learning and see where we can make new progress. We’re all very busy and sometimes don’t find out what conferences are being offered until it’s too late, so in keeping with tradition, we’ve compiled a list of links to a number of popular 2018 L&D conferences all in one place.
Read MoreThe number one way to make information more digestible is to make it visual. And that doesn’t just go for our clients—it goes for us as instructional designers, too.
Read MoreIf you’ve been in the instructional design field for a long time, it’s a safe bet that your process has evolved. And not just how you approach a given learning scenario—you’ve probably thought and rethought about learning itself—how it happens, what goes on in the learner’s mind, how the pace of learning has changed, and how to stay on your toes.
Read MoreA lot of factors go into deciding on an authoring tool. How easy is it for your team to use? What themes or designs are available, and how easily can they be tailored to your clients? Can you incorporate specific functionalities? And how affordable is it?
Read MoreIn our March 2017 blog post we shared some information about one of the hottest new trends in learning and development—micro-learning. So what does great micro-learning look like? Check out some examples to find out.
Read MoreDoes your organization have accessibility requirements for elearning? Do your clients need to be accessibility compliant? If so, think about registering for the eLearning Guild online learning summit on eLearning accessibility May 17th and 18th.
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(Header image: "Writing" by Pedro Ribeiro Simões is licensed under CC BY 2.0.)
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