In this interview with Jane Bozarth, we discuss the benefits of showing or narrating your work to the individual, one's colleagues and the organization.Post from: The eLearning CoachELC 023: Why You Should Show Your Work

We often labor away using the same tools and techniques we've always used. This is one way to get in a rut. It's helpful to take a break and stop to see if there are better tools that will make our jobs easier, more fun, or provide inspiration.Post from: The eLearning Coach12 eLearning Related Tools You May Not Know

My new book, Visual Design Solutions, has been published. I was inspired to write this book when I realized there were no visual design books specifically for people in the learning industry, even though we create in highly visual mediums. I also have an undergrad degree in Art Education, so I am keenly interested in […]Post from: The eLearning CoachBlog Book Tour: Visual Design Solutions

Microlearning (a.k.a. micro learning or micro-learning) is an emergent learning strategy known for quickly closing skill and knowledge gaps. It seems to be an ideal instructional approach for many situations because: Information changes quickly People find it difficult to keep up with things Resources are freely available online Newer technologies support it What is Microlearning? […]Post from: The eLearning CoachIs Microlearning The Solution You Need?

If you want to know something about authoring tools, Joe Ganci is usually the person to ask. eLearning Joe has a computer science background and has been designing and developing eLearning for many years. He is also adept at explaining and reviewing eLearning development tools and has a regular column (Toolkit) in Learning Solutions Magazine. […]Post from: The eLearning CoachELC 024: All About eLearning Authoring Tools

Do you ever feel envious of the trendy two-letter acronyms used by practitioners in User Experience (UX), Information Architecture (IA) and User Interface (UI) design? Well, I’m not embarrassed to say that I do. I long for a contemporary acronym I can say with a confident toss of the head. An acronym that sounds so […]Post from: The eLearning CoachInstructional Design Needs A New Name!

One barrier to successful visual design work is a lack of technical knowledge. In this excerpt from my book, Visual Design Solutions, I try to close this knowledge gap. Here are some foundation concepts you need to grasp to feel comfortable working with graphics. As a designer, your job will be easier and you will […]Post from: The eLearning CoachThree Things You Must Know When Working With Graphics

If you've been wondering what it takes to work with a professional narrator and studio or if you'd just like to shorten recording time, preparing your script can smooth out the session kinks.Post from: The eLearning Coach8 Tips For Preparing Audio Scripts For Recording

Do you ever need to persuade an audience during a learning experience? Although the persuasion may be subtle, I’m guessing the answer is yes. Designers often embed persuasive messages into a learning experience  because the need for training and support often results from a change or transition in the workplace. For example, when you need […]Post from: The eLearning CoachHow To Be Effective At Persuasion For Learning

Today’s learning environment is wide open. We can choose from a multitude of technologies, modalities and techniques. But what’s the best way to design in this new environment? In this episode, I chat with Jennifer Hofmann, who offers lots of tips and insights for designing blended learning. Jennifer is the president of InSync Training, LLC, […]Post from: The eLearning CoachELC 025: Insights For Designing Blended Learning