When you use visual language you don't need to worry about your audiences first language. Everyone is visual literate. Wikipedia defines visual language as: a system of communication using visual elements. Diagrams, Maps, Paintings, Photographs and Film/Video all rely on visual communication and these can be used in learning to transmit a message which crosses language … Continue reading Visual language in learning
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Visual events and visual content
I recently heard the term 'Visual collaboration', which is described as learning via visual events and visual content. Historically people have learnt skills through an apprenticeship, where you would observe a skilled individual complete a task and that person would mentor you so that, in time, you too could perfect that skill. People still learn … Continue reading Visual events and visual content
Smartphone Video Training
Yesterday I attended the Girlguiding Trainers Conference 2019 and spent the day with the Digital Zone in the 'have a go' area alongside two other external facilitators Piers Ansell and Emma Gray. It was lovely to see Trainers look at a variety of digital learning solutions, think of ways they could be embedded into their … Continue reading Smartphone Video Training
Expect to be challenged #BlogEveryDay
Today I had a meeting with an SME to review an eLearning course I have designed and developed. Having been a classroom trainer for years the SME was very clear on the learning outcomes and the flow of the content. They wanted a lot of information on each slide which, ideally, would be repeated on … Continue reading Expect to be challenged #BlogEveryDay
Visual Design #BlogEveryDay
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
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
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
CIPD’s A to Z of Creative Learning Methods #BlogEveryDay
For #LearningAtWorkWeek, which takes place 13th - 17th May 2019, the CIPD L&D Content Team put together an interactive A to Z of Creative Learning Methods and created a video describing each method, click here to watch this. Not only is this a useful guide to help identify activities to include when designing learning experiences, it is … Continue reading CIPD’s A to Z of Creative Learning Methods #BlogEveryDay
Applying neuroscience to learning
I was lucky enough to attend the pilot course in Neuroscience For L&D: Practical Principles For Transforming Learning at the CIPD headquarters in Wimbledon. It was a fantastic event facilitated by the fabulous Stella Collins. As a learning designer I believe it is vital to understand how people learn. The pilot event was a great opportunity to refresh my … Continue reading Applying neuroscience to learning
Writing for Instructional Design
I had the pleasure of attending Connie Malamed's session, Instructional Design - Crash Course in Visual Design, at January's Learning Technologies event. Inspired, I ordered her book Visual Design Solutions on the train home and later downloaded the free ebook Writing for Instructional Design, both can be ordered via theelearningcoach.com. Connie explains that; "Writing is one of the most … Continue reading Writing for Instructional Design
Focus 'n Develop 