Instructional Design Pitfalls: Why Clarity Is Not Optional, It Is A Moral Imperative
Clarity in Instructional Design ensures learners feel respected, included, and empowered to succeed. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
Instructional Design Pitfall: Moving Beyond Passive Learning
This article explores why passive learning limits retention and application, urging Instructional Designers to create engaging, active learning experiences that truly support adult learners—especially in English as a second language (ESL) contexts. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
The Golden Triangle Of Instructional Design: Learning Objectives, Content, And Assessments
Why should learning objectives, content, and assessments be aligned? How do you streamline training experiences that translate to real-world competence? Get the answers, a checklist, and more in this article. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
Instructional Design Pitfalls: Begin With The Problem
This article explores common Instructional Design pitfalls and highlights why effective learning starts with truly understanding the learner’s problem. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
Holistic Education Simply Explained
New to the concept of holistic education? Let me tell you this: while the term gained traction in the 1980s, especially after the release of “The Holistic Curriculum” by John P. Miller, the actual practice of holistic education? It’s been around for centuries. As Miller himself put it, holistic education didn’t just appear, it’s been quietly shaping minds for generations. At its core, holistic education is about seeing learners as…
Designing Like You Mean It: Why We Need To Focus On What’s Wrong, Not Just What’s Right
This article urges Instructional Designers to focus beyond polished features and theory, emphasizing the small but vital details that boost learner engagement and real-world relevance for better training outcomes. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
Culturally Responsive Teaching Simply Explained
Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) has gained attention in recent years, largely thanks to Geneva Gay’s landmark book Culturally Responsive Teaching: Theory, Research, and Practice. Gay made the concept accessible, practical, and deeply rooted in classroom realities. But here’s where confusion sets in: CRT is often conflated with culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP), a framework Gloria Ladson-Billings introduced in the early ’90s. They share a commitment to equity through culture but they’re…
Why One-Size-Fits-All Training Doesn’t Work Anymore—And What To Do About It
This article explores how learner-centered design improves engagement and impact, with practical tips for instructor-led, eLearning, and blended formats. The takeaway: even small changes can make training more relevant, accessible, and effective for everyone. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
Design Thinking Simply Explained
Ask any teacher what makes learning meaningful, and you’ll hear words like relevance, curiosity, empathy, and hands-on problem solving. Now what if I told you there’s an approach that brings all of this together? It’s called design thinking. It goes back to the 1960s. Herbert Simon was one of the early voices who said design thinking offers a distinct way of thinking, not like the scientific method, but more focused…
Top Tools for Creating Video Quizzes for Teachers
Video quizzes are one of the easiest and most engaging ways to make lessons interactive. Instead of passive watching, students actively respond to questions as they go. This small shift in format turns a simple video into a powerful learning and assessment tool. In this post, I walk you through what video quizzes are, how to use them in your teaching, and which tools you can use to create them…