Revisiting Multimedia Learning Theory: Managing Essential Processing in eLearning
Welcome to Part Three of our Illuminating Insights blog series, Revisiting Multimedia Learning Theory. We’ve been exploring educational psychologist Richard Mayer’s cognitive theory of multimedia learning and its application to eLearning design. According to Mayer, good multimedia learning design reduces extraneous processing, manages essential processing,…
eLearning 101: What Is Custom eLearning Development?
At Illumina Interactive, we specialize in creating online training solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients. If you’ve ever wondered, “What exactly is custom eLearning development?”—you’re in the right place. Custom eLearning development is a powerful approach to online training that…
Keeping It Human in the Age of AI: Creating Courses That Respect and Empower Learners
Are you wondering how AI is going to affect your training efforts? Are you starting to experiment with AI to create e-learning courses and crossing your fingers, hoping that there will be more pros than cons? In the era of AI, it’s easy to get…
DevLearn 2024: An Interview with the Illumina Interactive Learning Team
Walking into the DevLearn conference in Las Vegas this past November felt like stepping into the nerve center of learning technology. This isn’t some stuffy academic gathering, but a vibrant mix of instructional designers, developers, and learning professionals who are genuinely excited about how technology…
From Maintenance to Innovation: The Critical Role of LMS Administrators in eLearning Success
(Our Illuminating Ideas newsletter and Illumina Insights blog articles have tended to focus on the many facets and roles involved in the creation of training content – from instructional and graphic design to programming and project management. But in this article, we’d like to focus…
Revisiting Multimedia Learning Theory: Strategies for Reducing Extraneous Processing in eLearning
Welcome to Part Two of our Illuminating Insights blog series, Revisiting Multimedia Learning Theory, where we’ve been doing a deep dive into educational psychologist Richard Mayer’s foundational cognitive theory of multimedia learning and its application to eLearning design. In Part One, we discussed the three…
6 Tips for Maximizing SME Contributions in E-learning
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….
eLearning 101: What Is Blended Learning?
At Illumina Interactive, we’ve seen firsthand how training and education have evolved, especially with the rise of technology in learning environments. One of the most effective approaches we’ve implemented for clients is blended learning. But what exactly is blended learning, and why has it become…
eLearning 101: Why Do I Need to Be 508 Compliant?
At Illumina Interactive, we’ve worked with organizations across various industries, helping them design eLearning content that is not only effective but also accessible to all. If you’re wondering, “Why do I need to be 508 compliant?”—you’re asking an important question. The push for accessibility in…
Why Multimedia Learning is Impactful: Basics & Theory: Part One
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….