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Fill the frame

As we explore some of the important things we can pull from photography to enhance our instructional design another tip from photography that can help with instructional design…

180-degree rule

As we continue to explore the ways we can gain insight from photography and video for use in instructional design I wanted to share the 180-degree rule. The…

Rule of thirds

I was at a photography exhibit the other day and was reminded about how many of the concepts of good photography directly impact instructional design. Not only because…

My Personal Conference List

With all of the “cool kids” at DevLearn this week I wanted to take a moment to share my personal list of conferences in the area of Instructional…

How the TPACK model can help articulate what an Instructional Designer brings to the table.

The TPACK model is extremely valuable for Instructional Designers. It offers an excellent way to articulate what we bring to the table regarding education and training. And it…

Helping your story resonate by keeping it relatable.

There are several elements in storytelling that are important to consider when trying to make your story relatable with your learners. Conflict: Keep your conflict realistic, if your…

How to Create an Effective Story for Instruction

Today I have three solid tips to help you create a more effective story for instructional purposes. 1. Analyze the content: Telling a good story means having a…

Connecting the six elements of storytelling to instructional design.

There are six elements of storytelling and they tie quite well into instructional design, which is probably why storytelling is such an effective instructional technique. 1. Setting: Where…

How to leverage The Hero’s Journey in Instructional Design Steps 10 through 12

As we consider how much the learner’s journey and the hero’s journey overlap (which makes sense because our learners are the hero of our stories), how can we…

How to leverage The Hero’s Journey in Instructional Design Steps 5-9

As we consider how much the learner’s journey and the hero’s journey overlap (which makes sense because our learners are the hero of our stories), how can we…