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I used to suck at creating impactful learning journeys. • 0 Course Completions • 0 Engagement • 0% Return on Training Investment It felt like I was going through an endless loop of disappointment. But then I found a hack that changed everything. It's a shift of thinking from Instructional Design to Performance Design. Here are 5 key takeaways from my journey that have not only changed my approach but have also led to sustainable and impactful results with my customers. 1. ​Focus on Performance, Not Just Knowledge​: I learned that the goal isn't only to transfer knowledge but to enhance performance. Performance Design centers on what learners will be able to do differently or better, rather than what they will end up knowing or understanding. It's measured by application.  2. ​Analyze the Root Cause​: Instead of jumping straight into course creation, I now start with a thorough analysis of the performance gap. Understanding the real issues allows for targeted solutions that truly address the needs of the business and its employees. This investigative approach helps to build more impactful learning experiences.  3. ​Design for the Real World​: Performance Design involves creating learning experiences that mimic real-life tasks and challenges. This practical approach ensures that learners can directly apply what they've learned, leading to immediate improvements in their work. 360 degree feedback, video hand in assignments and more can assist with accessing behaviors over time and identify measurable performance improvements.   4. ​Measure What Matters​: Shifting the focus from metrics like course completions to performance outcomes has been a absolute game-changer. By measuring the impact of training on actual work performance, I've been able to demonstrate a tangible return on training investment. Linking this to other datasets available within the business, varies by industry but is crucial to gain the right perspectives from a reporting perspective.  5. ​Iterate, iterate, iterate: Continuous improvement is key. By gathering and ACTING on feedback from learners, stakeholders and the data, I've been able to refine and enhance the effectiveness of L&D programs over time. This journey from Instructional Design to Performance Design has not only elevated my L&D strategies but has also led to: 1. Higher Course Completions 2. Increased Engagement 3. Significant Return on Training Investment The transformation has been awesome, and I'm excited to continue exploring and innovating within the realm of Performance Design. If you're looking to make a similar leap in your L&D efforts, I hope these insights inspire and guide you towards achieving lasting results. #LearningAndDevelopment #PerformanceDesign #InstructionalDesign #ProfessionalGrowth #L&DTransformation #newleaftech #eLearning 

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Something which was always in the background is now apparent. We need to evolve and adapt.

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My favorite webinar series is the Quick Tips. They come from community questions and allow us to play around with different ideas. And it's a good way to learn some of the nuance of working with Articulate 360. We started putting the tips into articles so they're easier to find. And I've been slowly getting mine pulled from the webinar and into YouTube. https://lnkd.in/gjw-N4mq https://lnkd.in/g2t4mgwm #elearning #training #onlinelearning #Storyline

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L&D’s hope for genAI: Personalized training (targeted challenges, worked examples, practice with feedback) at scale. To succeed it requires the right technology stack, the best instructional design framework, and the most talented trainers/coaches.

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Here's my prediction for the future of Instructional Design! Subject Matter Expert says the content or provides the content and within minutes an Instructor Guide, Participant Book and a Slide Deck will be ready for review. The role of Instructional Designers will be to finetune the AI through example Slide Decks, Participant Guides and Instructor Guides as well create style guide instruction prompts for the AI to develop the materials as desired. Next growth area is automation of instructional design! #aiforid #instructionaldesign #genAI

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Let's use GenAI to help Instructional Designers practice skills to prepare them for job interviews. I used AWS PartyRock to make an app that populates 5 behavioral based interview questions from an AI Instructional Design hiring manager. You select a question you want to answer and respond in STAR format. The app will give you feedback how well you answered with tips. An even better idea for this would be if the AI could analyze voice versus text but technically you could paste in a transcript from a recording to get feedback. I’m not a fan how it’s still referencing learning styles for a question but I’m sure there are hiring managers who are asking similar questions. 😂 See comments to use the app. This is day 5/30 of using PR to build my GenAI skills. Follow along for more! #instructionaldesign #elearning #learninganddevelopment #learningexperiencedesign #learningdesign #GenAI #ChatGPT #AWSPartyRock

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Transform Your Instructional Design with AI!

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Use Storyboarding to Plan Your eLearning Project Use storyboarding to plan your eLearning effectively. It helps you map out your content and ensures all elements are covered. Storyboards provide a visual representation of your course, making it easier to identify resources needed, gaps, roadblocks . How has storyboarding helped you plan your eLearning content? Share your stories! 💬👇 #Storyboarding #ContentPlanning #eLearning #InstructionalDesign #EdTech #CourseDesign #eLearningNinja 👉 👉 👉Download free storyboard templates on my website https://bit.ly/4chkYTD

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🔍 As we embrace GenAI tools like Runway, Luma, Haiper or Sora in Learning & Development (L&D), there's an underlying concern about the future of eLearning and instructional design. While video has been a dominant learning modality for years, the rise of AI-driven video generation poses significant challenges. These tools promise to streamline content development, but at what cost? The unique touch and expertise of instructional designers risk being overshadowed by automated processes. There's a growing fear that AI could lead to a homogenization of content, potentially compromising the depth and quality that human designers bring to the table (at least the good ones). As we navigate this shift, it's crucial to consider how we can balance AI efficiency with the irreplaceable value of human creativity and insight. #LearningAndDevelopment #GenAI #eLearning #InstructionalDesign #FutureOfWork #EdTech https://lnkd.in/dTkjkHU5

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🚀 How Gen AI Transformed My Instructional Design Career! 🚀 ✨ Integrating Generative AI into my workflow has revolutionized how I create engaging, effective learning experiences. From 📚 personalized content generation to 📈 predictive analytics for learner success, AI has been a game-changer. Want to lead the AI revolution? Check out the 'Leadership Strategies for AI and Generative AI Specialization' on Coursera, designed for AI leaders. 🔗 Enroll Now Course Link in comments. #GenerativeAI #InstructionalDesign #AILeadership #EdTech #Innovation #Coursera

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How Instructional Design Makes Learning Purposeful A riddle I posed to students sparked lively debate: "If we learn daily through experience, why design instruction?" Some argued learning happens naturally. But here's what we concluded - directed learning is needed to achieve goals. Non-directed learning is hit-and-miss. We absorb culture casually. But as designers, we sculpt experiences purposefully. We make efficiency our aim and effectiveness our measure. Instructional designers curate environments where learners thrive. Through engagement, analysis and iteration we cultivate understanding aligned with objectives. Our methods eliminate guesswork, guiding discovery along focused pathways. This focused approach transforms random acts of learning into strategic accomplishments. Skills are built. Careers are advanced. Impact expands. And all because learning is no longer left to chance, but placed in capable hands who know how to unlock any mind's potential. Did this discussion ignite new perspectives? How else can instructional design maximize what's learned from any lesson? Your takeaways could help others achieve more.🤔

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At first glance, an LMS might not seem like a primary software for instructional designers, but it is! 🙂 You know, guys, sometimes we wear too many hats, especially when working in the corporate sector. If you're curious about LMS and want to get a better handle on it, join our upcoming webinar on Thursday, June 13th, at 4:00 PM EDT. We'll cover: LMS basics and how we, as instructional designers, can use them effectively The most common LMS-related questions asked during ID interviews How to gain LMS experience without being an LMS admin Register here (even if you can’t make it live but want to receive the webinar recording): https://lnkd.in/eGJ8YU9b

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The Real Skills of Instructional Designers Often, I see job ads that list requirements for instructional designers or digital learning designers, emphasizing the need for understanding design tools such as Adobe Premiere. However, this is a misunderstanding. While an instructional designer may have a good sense of visual perception, they are not graphic designers. The core tasks of an instructional designer involve analyzing learning needs and deciding how to design the learning journey. It's about understanding how to facilitate knowledge transfer and creating impactful learning experiences. This work requires a deep understanding of educational theories, learner behavior, and the application of various instructional strategies. We rely on authoring tools like iSpring, Captivate, Rise 360, and Articulate to build interactive and engaging content, not specifically on graphic design tools. HR professionals should look at these requirements more deeply. Instructional design often involves tasks that go beyond the surface level of visual design. By aligning job requirements with the true nature of the role, we can attract the right talent and create more effective learning solutions. To learn more about authoring tools, check out this link (https://lnkd.in/e6fk62wu). #InstructionalDesign #LearningAndDevelopment #HR #LearningJourney #DigitalLearning #iSpring

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Struggling to keep up with training demand or looking to boost effectiveness? Team up with Motivation Technologies, LLC to design and personalize training program content that empowers and motivates your people. Our expert designers, developers, and seasoned account leaders create impactful eLearning content at scale and to spec. Work with a partner who can do it all. Reach out today to see how we can help! #eLearning #TrainingDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #CustomContent #LearningandDevelopment

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🚀 How AI is Revolutionizing Instructional Design! 🚀 Exciting news for educators and instructional designers! Dive into my latest piece to discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the profession of instructional design, creating memorable, personalized, and effective learning environments. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside: ✨ Harnessing AI's Full Potential: Explore how AI is reshaping the instructional design field, enabling educators to craft dynamic and adaptive learning experiences. 🎯 Customization at Scale: Learn how AI systems analyze learner data to deliver personalized learning materials, ensuring every student receives a unique educational experience. 📊 Intelligent Content Curation: Discover the world of AI algorithms that curate and recommend the most relevant and engaging educational materials. 🌐 Dynamic Learning Pathways: See how AI can create flexible learning pathways that adapt in real-time to students' progress and needs. 🧠 Enhanced Student Engagement: Understand how AI-powered tools can boost student engagement through interactive and immersive learning activities. How do you see AI impacting the future of instructional design? Share your thoughts! 👇 #AIinEducation #InstructionalDesign #EdTech #ArtificialIntelligence #PersonalizedLearning

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Do different generations learn differently? And does it matter? This is one of the many topics I talked over with Bob Mathers in this conversation. We also talk about the purpose of L&D, the importance of trust in virtual teams, and how Weezer and Radiohead have amazing deep cuts. Check it out!

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We are big fans of showing what good elearning looks like. We always go above and beyond to steer clear of outdated aesthetics. Check out this article and check out the 10 video overviews of employee onboarding examples. #eLearning #EmployeeOnboarding

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My role is changing here at Degreed… I’m excited to help lead a new initiative called Degreed Experiments (alongside Dave Tosh). - We are going to critically evaluate new technologies for L&D use cases. - We’re going to build hands-on prototypes so we can get first-hand feedback on the pros and cons. - We’re going to try pushing the envelope on what’s possible so we’re better informed and ready as things advance. - We’re going to take a look at the technical research so we can try to help us all “skate to where the puck is going”. - We're going to share what we learn along the way. We’d love to get you involved in helping us ideate, test, give feedback, and make sense of the implications for L&D. Check out our first blog post (link below) to see some of our first explorations and email me if you’d like to get involved!

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I came across this really insightful example of a Push vs Pull e-learning course by Jayashree Ravi posted in an #Articulate challenges thread. In a nutshell, the Push method of teaching involves exposing students to learning outcomes, teaching them content related to said outcomes and then testing their knowledge on the same. In the Pull method, students are aware of the learning outcomes they are going to achieve, and there are more real-life branching scenarios involved in the content coupled with knowledge testing to cement the Learning outcomes at each stage of learning which helps to really engrain a concept in a learner's mind. It got me thinking about whether learners are applying their textbook knowledge obtained by rote in real life scenarios? Are we just looking at good scores at the end of learning content to indicate whether a learner has understood a concept? Or is our teaching empowering learners to understand concepts in a way that is feasible for their personal learning path? Here is the example of Push vs Pull learning where an employee is to be taught the core values of a company on joining the company. https://lnkd.in/dPtWq9Q4 Do have fun exploring the options and leave some positive comments for the creator of this really well thought out example. #elearning #teaching #studentsuccess

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