What Makes Multimedia Learning So Impactful? Revisiting Multimedia Learning Theory – Part 1: The Basics
In a previous post, we discussed how using audio and visual elements strategically in learning design can be tremendously impactful. Multimedia instruction is not new, and for many decades, learning designers around the world have been using multimedia to create dynamic and engaging learning experiences….
Denver-Based STREETCAR8 Has Joined Illumina Interactive!
Illumina Interactive is pleased to announce that Colorado-based custom digital learning solutions studio, STREETCAR8, has joined the team at Illumina Interactive to continue designing and developing exceptional custom digital learning solutions. STREETCAR8 co-founders Allison Bell and Lissette Wells join the Illumina Interactive management team as…
Learning Styles are a Myth—But It’s Important to Know Your Learner
“Let’s include a diagram for the visual learners.” “The narration is great for auditory learners, and we’ve included a transcript for those who learn better by reading.” “Some people learn by doing. Let’s include a practice scenario for those learners.” Sound familiar? If you’ve worked…
Playing Around in the AI Sandbox
AI is clearly all the rage, and we are truly in the early stages of a massive proliferation of AI tools. We’re all starting to explore what’s out there and whether AI can help us in our work and daily lives. At a custom elearning…
Facing an Unanticipated Challenge
Has your e-learning development team ever faced a challenge? Before you answer, you should know that we’re not talking about the everyday challenges inherent to developing training. We’re talking about a challenge that was unexpected, that you’d never encountered before, and that had the potential…
Feeling Thankful at This Time of Year
NoraThis year, I am extra thankful for my Illumina colleagues who, at the drop of a hat, jumped in to take over my responsibilities when I welcomed my first baby two months earlier than anticipated. I’m grateful for friends and family who helped support us…
To Gate or Not to Gate – That Is the (Critical) Question
One feature that invariably comes up in every new e-learning project is “gating.” Should you control the learner’s journey through an online learning application? If so, how? Frequently, this seemingly innocuous little detail can carry with it loads of nuance and complexities that, if not…
6 Tips for Helping Your SME Make Their Best Contribution to Your E-learning Project
As an instructional designer or course developer, you know the importance of identifying the right objectives to support your topic. No matter what the topic or learning objectives, though, every e-learning course actually has the same purpose: to convey knowledge to an audience of learners….
Happy New Year 2022!
The holiday season gives us an opportunity to reflect on the past year and express our hopes for the year to come. The team at Illumina Interactive would like to thank you for all your support, and we look forward to a continued successful partnership…
It’s Not Enough to Overcome the Forgetting Curve—Make Each Learning Moment Memorable
In a recent Illumina blog post, Jean Marrapodi, PhD described our mission as learning designers: to create learning activities that capture and maintain learner interest. She talked about three effective ways to structure learning activities for maximum retention: microlearning, drip learning, and spaced learning. These…