If, like me, you design digital learning experiences you need to make sure that the visual elements used support the flow of the training and don't add confusion. Applying visual hierarchy principles to these elements can ensure they don't become a distraction. https://youtu.be/Hc899qz42PQ The same principles can be applied when creating a slide deck for … Continue reading Visual Design #BlogEveryDay
Journey Map #BlogEveryDay
One element of User Experience is a customer journey map. This is a diagram or flowchart which breaks down the steps required to meet a specific goal. Looking at this timeline provides an opportunity to identify any problems which may occur, where users may lack motivation or see areas which may have a high error … Continue reading Journey Map #BlogEveryDay
Learning design models #BlogEveryDay
I don't follow one model when designing a learning experience. There are elements of Deign Thinking and ADDIE which overlap at different stages of a project. I have recently been introduced to a new model, User Experience Design (UX), which could also help L&D. Wikipedia's definition of UX is: is the process of enhancing user … Continue reading Learning design models #BlogEveryDay
Observational feedback #BlogEveryDay
So the learning solution has been designed; the learning outcome agreed and activities selected. You have developed the 1st version and this has gone to testing. What now? Evaluation. What is the best way to collect the views of the people who have experienced the learning event? I have recently sat with my testing group … Continue reading Observational feedback #BlogEveryDay
Testing, testing 1,2,3 #BlogEveryDay
If we think back to the design thinking model: Emphasis Define Ideate Prototype Test The lesson plan / storyboard becomes your prototype and once you have defined the activities and flow of the learning experience it is time to test it. This could be a via a pilot event or testing group, the feedback gathered … Continue reading Testing, testing 1,2,3 #BlogEveryDay
Storytelling #BlogEveryDay
People like stories, to quote Tyrion Lannister in the last episode of Game of Thrones, which aired this week: There's nothing more powerful in the world than a good story. We learn a lot from stories and this is how humans have shared information for generations. Stories can help structure a learning experience as they normally … Continue reading Storytelling #BlogEveryDay
Design phase #BlogEveryDay
The design phase starts with a storyboard. I always find that getting the content down on paper can help confirm that the content flows. In my personal experience, if I start to create the learning solution and apply visual design, a subject matter expert can become focused on the look instead of making sure it … Continue reading Design phase #BlogEveryDay
Attention please #BlogEveryDay
I am a digital learning designer and for me the most challenging part of my role is sparking emotions and keeping the learners attention during the experiences I create. Like anyone designing digital content, I have no control over the environment and surroundings that the learner is in and with so many other distractions in … Continue reading Attention please #BlogEveryDay
A learning designers product #BlogEveryDay
In my opinion, the brain is a learning designers product. A car designer understands how a car works and ensures that the final design has enough room for the engine, brakes and other essential items. Learning designers need to understand how to firstly, motivate the brain so it becomes interested and secondly understand how to make the material … Continue reading A learning designers product #BlogEveryDay
Ideate and design #BlogEveryDay
Be aware of your biases when you start to design any learning solution. This maybe an unconscious bias that has stemmed from a positive or negative experience and could be your personal learning style. I find it really helps to get a diverse group of stakeholders together so you can brainstorm ideas to discover the … Continue reading Ideate and design #BlogEveryDay
