In this episode of The Learning + Performance Podcast, I speak with Connie Malamed, a learning experience designer, consultant, author, speaker, and mentor to L&Ders around the world, about how to create interesting and impactful online learning experiences to promote learning and performance. In our conversation, we discuss a number of topics related to enhancing learning and performance, including: Myths and misconceptions about eLearningWhy scenario-based e-learning can be so powerfulConnie’s key elements of effective e-learningSimple visual design principles that anyone can use to design more digestible learning experiencesCommon struggles instructional designers and developers faceThe importance of evaluation and empathizing with your learnersSeveral techniques for learning effectivelyAnd more! About the Guest: Known as the eLearning coach, Connie has spent over two decades studying and practicing the art and science of designing engaging e-learning and teaching others how to do it too. Her website, The eLearning Coach, shares actionable strategies, practical content, product reviews, and resources to help professionals design, develop, and understand learning, instructional design, and visual design. Connie's authored of two books on visual design, hosts a podcast on e-learning, has a free e-mail course on Breaking into Instructional Design, and runs a membership community, MasteringID, for people wanting to learn and build instructional design skills. Connie has a masters in Instructional Design and Technology from UT-Austin and a BA in Art Education from Penn State. She lives and works in the DC-Baltimore area and enjoys reading about all things learning, design, and the brain. Connect with Connie: Website: The eLearning CoachConsulting Site: www.ConnieMalamed.comLinkedInTwitter/X Topics, Mentions, References, and Resources: Connie's Books: https://theelearningcoach.com/my-book/ AND https://amzn.to/3EMQxDHConnie's MasteringID CommunityConnie's newsletterConnie's podcastConnie's big List of ID programsAssimilation vs. accommodationLevels of knowledge and understanding: facts, concepts, processes, principles, theories, applicationsUser experience (UX) designMyths and misconceptions about eLearning - the brain is a recorder, eLearning needs to be boring, learning is a one-time eventScenario-based learning and the importance of leveraging imagination, stories, personalization, relevanceClark Quinn on the importance of having learners make decisionsImportance of empathizing with learnersKey principles of effective online learning - interactivity, discussion/social learning after, follow-up/reinforcement, evaluation and feedbackVisual design for e-learning - the importance of white space, visual hierarchyConnie on Why less is more in designing learningRichard Mayer's 12 principles of multimedia designID vs. UI/UX vs. LXDDifferences between ID, elearning development, and trainingLinkedIn group for freelance IDersStruggles IDers face - not having a seat at the table, leaders not knowing how people develop skills, not being an order takerConnie on What to do if you CAN'T speak with your audienceRoot cause analysisJulie Dirksen on the Importance of evaluating AI outputsUsing AI tools in ID - ChatGPT, Grammarly, FeedlyConnie on Agile ID and the importance of developing e-learning prototypesThe importance of incorporating the language of learnersConnie on Talent StackingTechniques for more effective learning - spacing learning, learning in short bursts/microlearning, reflection, studying things you care about, elaboration, discussionConnie on elaborationConnie's Breaking into ID site and email course: https://breakingintoid.com
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