Understanding expert thinking helps us design training for experts and to build expert-like behaviors in novices.

You can embed creativity in instructional design by using this creative thinking model.

Use multiple-choice questions to measure critical thinking, such as analysis, evaluation and interpretation. Before and after examples.

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Its often difficult to visualize intangible or abstract concepts for eLearning and presentations. Here is guidance on creating abstract graphics.

How to infuse persuasive messages into learning experiences when you need to convince the target audience to change behaviors or attitudes.

Understanding expert thinking helps us design training for experts and to build expert-like behaviors in novices.

How to infuse persuasive messages into learning experiences when you need to convince the target audience to change behaviors or attitudes.

When designing, consider the expertise reversal effect. Instructional techniques for novices may be detrimental for experienced learners

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Its often difficult to visualize intangible or abstract concepts for eLearning and presentations. Here is guidance on creating abstract graphics.

Too many bullet lists in an eLearning course or slide presentation can be mind-numbing. Here are six visual alternatives to bullet points.

The most efficient way to achieve visual design consistency in eLearning and presentation slides is to create a visual style guide.

Processing fluency refers to the ease with which a person processes information. A high processing fluency benefits learning.

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Frustrated because you cant find the right photo? Cry along with me.

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Knowing that it is difficult to work in a vacuum, it seems that critiques should be a formal part of learning experience design. Critiques involve calling together a group of people to assess an idea while it is still a sketch, wireframe or prototype. It is not an opportunity to vent or criticize.

Quality assurance for online training should never be skipped. Heres how to do eLearning QA on your work before you send it out to anyone else.

How can you continually improve the learning experiences you design? Pull these levers a bit more with every new effort.

With enough planning, your organization can build an instructional design team. Here are the roles and responsibilities to consider.

You never know when its going to hit the fan. Take these steps to avoid trouble.

Many of us must work on projects with small budgets that require free resources. Fortunately, free or inexpensive stock media sites can save the day. Check out descriptions of these ten sites.

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