Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we approach instructional design, complementing rather than replacing it. In fact, it raises an exciting question: how can instructional designers, with their unique blend of creativity, empathy, and strategy, use AI to amplify their work rather than compete with it? Instructional designers bring the human touch that no algorithm…
“Accessibility allows us to tap into everyone’s potential.” — Debra Ruh Imagine This Scenario You are a learner who has low vision. You start an online course, and the first activity asks you to sort items into color coded boxes: red, green, and yellow. But there are no labels. Your screen reader only says, “drop…
“Begin with the end in mind.” — Stephen R. Covey, from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Scenario: Eli’s First Steps in Dementia Care Training Meet Eli. Eli is an instructional designer known for building courses that actually stick. One afternoon, Eli’s manager shares a new assignment: “We need a course on dementia care.…
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” — Often attributed to Benjamin Franklin When designing an engaging eLearning experience, scenario-based learning often stands out. Scenarios offer a practical and interactive way to help learners connect with the material on a deeper level. They answer the age-old…
“If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” — Commonly attributed to Peter Drucker In public health, impactful learning starts with listening – not just delivering content. A well-designed training needs assessment helps organizations identify what staff need to learn, how they prefer to learn, and where the workforce development is most needed. Amid…