Author: Javier Amaro

Instructional design involves doing far more than designing instruction. In that sense, it is really a misnomer. Instructional design is designing a system that enables students to not only learn, but to do. Here are the components of this system:...

Understanding which modality to use for what type of content or training is key to making the blend meaningful to the learner. When selecting an approach, you need to consider the content, the audience, and available resources, including technology. In...

Discover key principles for learning design that maximize the brain’s capacity to learn, build memories, and develop habits. The latest report from the research firm Bersin by Deloitte shows that more money is being spent on learning and development than...

Lessons from World TVET Conference 2015 – Day oneVocational development is a lifelong journey and VET providers must prepare individuals for advanced occupational standards that have evolved from work-task based to work-process focused. It was a pleasure and an honour...

Recently, there’s been a lot of discussion about how brainstorming doesn’t work. Forbes, Fast Company, and the New Yorker have all weighed in with articles (see references). I agree that what they term as brainstorming doesn’t work, but that doesn’t...

As the training and development field evolves and attracts a different pool of professionals with diverse skills and experiences, new questions arise: Have the competencies of instructional design (ID) changed? Should they change? How has ID evolved over the past...