by admin_tony | Nov 8, 2021 | course design, learning design, learning theories
Learning theories are tools. A surgeon has tools, a builder has tools. And theories are some of the most powerful tools a learning designer can use to build learning experiences. Different learning designers will prefer different theories, and that’s absolutely fine....
by admin_tony | Oct 3, 2021 | Empathy, inclusive learning, learning design
Empathy is a strength Empathy often makes people roll their eyes. They think it’s all about being warm and fluffy. Not so. In learning design, and in teaching, empathy is about strength. It’s like having the muscles of a bodybuilder. Let me explain. The...
by admin_tony | Feb 21, 2021 | learning design, video lectures
How long should video lectures be? Shorter than six minutes, according to the largest ever study of engagement with online videos. So why is it that tutors continue to produce long video lectures? Last week, I had the opportunity to host a webinar with the fantastic...
