Places of connection and knowledge aggregation for all things learning design.
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South African communities
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Global communities
This is for the theory nerds. We're all about the evidence!
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Books
- 'Applying the Science of Learning' by Richard Mayer
- 'Behavioral Neuroscience of Learning and Memory' by Robert E. Clark and Stephen Martin (Eds.)
- 'Cognitive Psychology (Seventh Edition)' by Robert Sternberg and Karin Sternberg
- 'Design for How People Learn' by Julie Dirkson
- 'Design Thinking for Training and Development 'by Sharon Boller and Laura Fletcher
- 'Map It: The Hands-on Guide to Strategic Training Design' by Cathy Moore
- 'Neuroscience for Learning and Development: How to Apply Neuroscience and Psychology for Improved Learning and Training' by Stella Collins
- 'Teaching as a Design Science: Building Pedagogical Patterns for Learning and Technology' by Diana Laurillard
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Blogs
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Journals
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YouTube channels
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Tools
Writing is a huge part of being a learning designer. Learn more about writing for learning here.
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Blogs
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Tools
Creating delightful learning experiences and graphics requires a whole new skillset for a designer.
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Books
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Blogs
- Color Meanings - 'How Does Color Affect Memory?' by Jacob Olesen
- Norman Nielson Group - '10 Usability Heuristics for User Interface Design' by Jakob Nielsen
- UX Magazine - 'The Psycologist's View of UX Design' by Susan Weinschenk
- UX Magazine - 'The Secret to Designing an Intuitive UX' by Susan Weinschenk
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YouTube channels
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Tools
Your favourite authoring tools, from the basics to the niggly bits.
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Blogs
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YouTube channels
Whether you call it an LMS, an LXP, or your online campus, that system has its own set of rules.
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Blogs
- Canvas Basics Guide
- Instructure Community - 'Canvas Account Role Permissions'
- Instructure Community - 'How do I use the Course Setup Checklist?'
- Instructure Community - 'Quiz Settings to Maximize Security' by Kona Jones
- Rustici Software - 'How to create a SCORM package with Articulate Storyline 360'
- SCORM.com - 'SCORM Explained 101: An introduction to SCORM'
How to think about organising your work and managing your time as a learning professional.
Every discipline in the learning world plays a role in making an experience accessible.