instructional design

Since we’ve been spending so much time discussing what makes good training, we should take a look at the alternative and examine what makes for bad training.  Knowing what to avoid will help in creating a training program that is learner-centered and performance-based.

Here are some of the common mistakes I’ve found in training: continue reading...

Media is the means of transferring knowledge to the learner, the whole objective of training. It is something that can’t be overlooked and it is probably the most pivotal part of the instructional design process, next to the formation of learning and performance objectives. It is the one point in the instructional design process where you have a lot of choices based on your objectives and what your resources will allow you to do. continue reading...

There’s a common misconception that e-learning in an of itself is interactive.  However, interactivity is more than just delivering content in an online format.  Just because you use multimedia, doesn't make it interactive.  You have to have things such as challenges, decision making and problem solving on the part of the learner integrated in the content.

Elements such as the following help make e-learning interactive: continue reading...

You may have heard the term Rapid E-learning and wondered to yourself, what does it mean?

As I understand it, Rapid E-learning is delivering training (learning) by electronic means, utilizing quick design and development methodologies and available resources to bring a final solution to your target audience in the most efficient manner.  If you have conducted your own research on the subject, you may have found different definitions.  Nevertheless, the result is still the same – creating an engaging learning experience quickly and inexpensively. continue reading...

When people think of training, many things come to mind.  Some think of training as classroom instruction where learners enter a room to hear a lecture, watch some videos and discuss a topic with their peers.  Others think of training as hands-on such as learning on the job with a more experienced counterpart providing corrective feedback.  However you think of training it is important to understand where it comes from and how it is put together so it is effective and meets defined objectives. continue reading...

With a new year comes a new direction for PinPoint Performance Solutions. continue reading...