We recently did a quality campaign here at Allen, and it got me thinking about what quality is and how we measure it. In my work as an Instructional Design …
5 Tips for Effective Learning When Faced with Budget and Timeline Constraints
Most of us in the training industry have heard the oft quoted statement, “Training is not a one-time event.” And yet, no matter how frequently we hear this mantra, this …
It’s All in the Architecture: Sustainable Customization™ in Learning Technology
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Are You Using Your Training Tools Effectively?
Recently, I spoke with a former colleague who has worked in the instructional design field for over 20 years. As we talked, he pointed out how much the field has …
How Training Consultants Keep Up With Changing Learner Needs
You may have seen the recent announcement that Allen was named to TrainingIndustry.com’s list of Top 20 Content Development Companies for 2012. But what you may not know is that …
Instructional Design Consultant Tips: Changing Yourself like You’d Change a Business
I am intrigued by change, a position I come by honestly as an Instructional Designer. The challenge and thrill of designing solutions that influence businesses, people, and processes for the …
Creating an Instructional Design Company that is Roaring with Creativity
At Allen, we are known and appreciated for our incredibly sound instructional design skills. We are also proud to have customers take a peek at our incredibly talented instructional designers. …
Building the Visual Aesthetic for eLearning Development
I’ve been thinking quite a bit about working memory lately. This likely stems from working on a project with dense financial and legal content—everyone’s favorite kind of course. We’ve whittled …
How Training Consultants Using DesignJot to Build Better Training
Let me tell you about my recent experience with DesignJot. As I was prepping the room for our design meeting, my client asked if she could get me a laptop …