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Dr. Chris Show
by The Dr. Chris Show
The Dr. Chris Show is a daily update filled with guidance and insight into instructional design & instructional technology. With luck, you will be able to make your own course development efforts be even more effective with what you'll learn here.
Episodes
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2019 - 11 - 01 - Get Thee To A Museum
Get thee to an art museum! With all of this talk the past week about learning from photography I wanted to share an even more effective piece of advice when it comes to the increasing sill with regards to good design. Luckily it’s a simple one. Get thee to an art museum! I’m serious. Find some...
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2019 - 10 - 31 - ISO Explained
ISO Explained There was a bit of confusing and I received a few questions yesterday regarding ISO and what exactly it is and how it works. In this video, I delve a little deeper. ISO is easiest to visualize when we consider film photography. ISO literally refers to the size of the silver halide...
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2019 - 10 - 30 - The Exposure Triangle
The Exposure Triangle Photography and video are important components of instructional design. As we look at some of the things that photography can help us with regarding good visual design overall as well as good instructional design it would be a mistake not to share one of the more important...
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2019 - 10 - 29 - When In Doubt Simplify
Another bit of photography composition advice that is useful for instructional design is the idea to simplify whenever possible. Remove as much as possible. This allows for focus on the subject, removes unnecessary elements to reduce cognitive load, and gives you a cleaner overall design.
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2019 - 10 - 28 - Backgrounds
Another important aspect of photography and composition has to do with backgrounds. Essentially the backgrounds in our visual work should not distract our learners. We should be focused on our subject and the backgrounds our images should be used to give context if necessary but we need to be…
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2019 - 10 - 27 - Depth Of Field
Today I wanted to discuss an important photography and videography concept. Depth of field. I’ve been asked quite often about how to get the “blurry background” when photographing or recording video of a subject. In this video, I discuss the concept of depth of field. In essence, the depth of…
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2019 - 10 - 26 - Don't Cut Off Limbs
As we explore the concepts and composition advice from photography that can help us in instructional design one less known one is the advice to not “cut off limbs” of photography subjects. The idea is to give context and not confuse the perspective of the viewer. An important visual concept to...
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2019 - 10 - 25 - Fill The Frame
As we explore some of the important things we can pull from photography to enhance our instructional design another tip from photography that can help with instructional design is the idea to “fill the frame” with your subject. This, of course, works visually as you should focus on your subject…
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2019 - 10 - 24 - 180 Degree Rule
As we continue to explore the ways we can gain insight from photography and video for use in instructional design I wanted to share the 180-degree rule. The easiest way I have been able to visualize this rule is to imagine a traditional stage for live theater. The actors can come right up to the...
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2019 - 10 - 23 - Rule Of Thirds
I was at a photography exhibit the other day and was reminded about how many of the concepts of good photography directly impact instructional design. Not only because photography is used in instructional design but because of the very often very visual nature of our work. While it is possible to...
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2019 - 10 - 22 - My Personal Conference List
With all of the "cool kids" at DevLearn this week I wanted to take a moment to share my personal list of conferences in the area of Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, Distance Education and the like. The list has a good dose of K12, Higher Ed, and Industry so feel free to take a…
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2019 - 10 - 21 - Leveraging The TPACK Model
The TPACK model is extremely valuable for Instructional Designers. It offers an excellent way to articulate what we bring to the table regarding education and training. And it can help shed some light on how the role of the ID can shift in different circumstances. The TPACK model represents a ven...
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2019 - 10 - 20 - Helping Your Story Resonate By Keeping It Relatable
There are several elements in storytelling that are important to consider when trying to make your story relatable with your learners. Conflict: Keep your conflict realistic, if your learners can't see themselves ever needing to rise to a similar challenge your story will seem out of touch....
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2019 - 10 - 19 - How To Create An Effective Story For Instruction
Today I have three solid tips to help you create a more effective story for instructional purposes. 1. Analyze the content: Telling a good story means having a good story to tell and having a package that is most compatible with the content. You can use anecdotes, historical narratives, case...
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2019 - 10 - 18 - Connecting The Six Elements Of Storytelling To Instructional Design
There are six elements of storytelling and they tie quite well into instructional design, which is probably why storytelling is such an effective instructional technique. 1. Setting: Where does the story take place? Often in our learner's performance context. 2. Characters: Our learner, or a...
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2019 - 10 - 17 - The Heros Journey Phase 10 Through 12
As we consider how much the learner's journey and the hero's journey overlap (which makes sense because our learners are the hero of our stories), how can we as instructional designers leverage what the hero's journey can tell us to better help our learners. Today I want to share how we can apply...
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2019 - 10 - 16 - The Heros Journey Phase 5 Through 9
As we consider how much the learner's journey and the hero's journey overlap (which makes sense because our learners are the hero of our stories), how can we as instructional designers leverage what the hero's journey can tell us to better help our learners. Today I want to share how we can apply...
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2019 - 10 - 15 - The Heros Journey Phase 1 Through 4
As we consider how much the learner's journey and the hero's journey overlap (which makes sense because our learners are the hero of our stories), how can we as instructional designers leverage what the hero's journey can tell us to better help our learners. Today I want to share how we can apply...
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2019 - 10 - 14 - The 12 Steps To The Heros Journey
Joseph Campbell describes 12 steps in The Hero's Journey. And when we look at these steps we can see not only how they fit within the 3 act structure but also how they describe the typical learner's journey as well. The 12 steps are: 1. Ordinary World 2. Call To Adventure 3. Refusal Of The Call…
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2019 - 10 - 13 - Three Act Structure Parallels
When we take a closer look at the three-act structure it can be difficult not to see the parallels between it and a quality learning experience. Both start in Act I with an introduction to all of the characters, the setting, and any needed backstories. Both move onto Act II where our Hero starts…
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2019 - 10 - 12 - Comic Book As Instruction Example
I've always loved comic books and graphic novels. In addition to being works of art, they can also be an effective instructional medium that can leverage storytelling and scenario really well. One great example of this is the comic "Radio an Illustrated Guide" by Ira Glass and Jessica Abel. In...
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2019 - 10 - 11 - Storytelling As An Instructional Design Strategy
Storytelling has been used to teach for as long as there has been language. We know this and we also know that human beings are natural storytellers. Yet there are still so many times as instructional designers when we find ourselves with an instructional goal our storytelling skills just can't…
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2019 - 10 - 10 - Operant Conditioning And Spaced Repetition
Two of the more practical learning theories are Operant Conditioning and Spaced Repetition. And when they are combined you can use what they teach us as a solid strategy for boosting learner engagement and retention in your instructional design work. The lesson from Spaced Repetition is that in...
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2019 - 10 - 09 - What Is Mind Mapping Anyway
Yesterday I shared some recommendations regarding Mind Mapping software and received a few questions asking for some information about what exactly a mind map is and when or how you would use one. Today I wanted to jump in with a screencast of the Mind Node software I mentioned yesterday as we go…
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2019 - 10 - 08 - Mind Mapping Software Recommendation
One organizational technique I use often is that of Mind Mapping. A mind map is a visual way of breaking down ideas and concepts hierarchically. A mind map starts with a central idea or concept and then branching out from that central idea are the keywords that represent the different aspects of...
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2019 - 10 - 07 - Self - Confidence And A Supporting Belief System
Self Confidence, Self-Acceptance, and a Supporting Belief System. Now you may be asking yourself.. This seems like such a fundamental and foundational pillar of creativity why is it the last one we are talking about? I have a good reason. It can be easy to share platitudes. Believe in yourself....
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2019 - 10 - 06 - Discovering Our Autonomy And Ability To Make Choices
It is difficult to express your creativity in a project if you are unable to make any choices regarding how the project is done. Eventually in order to create something new you will need to leverage your own autonomy and make choices regarding your project. This is not to say you need a total…
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2019 - 10 - 05 - The Importance Of Motivation And Ambition
Quite seriously it takes a lot of work to be creative. There is effort and as we learned earlier there is quite a bit of failure and the need for perseverance. In order to sustain this level of energy over the long term, you need to have the motivation to keep going and the ambition needed to…
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2019 - 10 - 04 - Freeing Your Curiosity By Raising Your Tolerance For Ambiguity
I am a firm believer that people are naturally curious. The area where you find yourself the most curious is generally the area where you are the most creative. But how can we increase our curiosity or even evaluate our curiosity? That is why I have the concept of a “Tolerance of Ambiguity”...
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2019 - 10 - 03 - Boosting Creativity By Leveraging Incubation Time
Out of all of the different pillars of creativity, incubation times the one I struggle with the most. So what exactly is incubation time? incubation time is the time you set aside to allow your unconscious mind space to work on the problem at hand. This is the time when creatives need to take a...
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2019 - 10 - 02 - Boosting Creativity By Optimizing Our Physical Space
Many types of creative work require a set physical space or specialized equipment. And the place we are has a much more profound impact on how we feel than we think. In their book “Designing Your Life” by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans they remind us just how different we feel in a football stadium...
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2019 - 10 - 01 - Boosting Creativity Through The Use Of Routine And Ritual
Most of us understand what a routine is. But building a solid routine and intentionally setting our habits to work for us can free up the mental energy for our creative work. In the book “The Power of Habit” Charles Duhigg reminds us just how much of our lives are made of habit, routine, and...
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2019 - 09 - 30 - The Importance Having A Feedback Cycle To Boost Creativity
With instructional design being a creative act it's important for us to practice, but what good is practice if we're practicing the wrong thing or moving in the wrong direction. In order to make practice work most efficient, we need feedback. One of the things that I enjoy about my time in…
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2019 - 09 - 29 - The Importance Practice And Positivity To Build Skills And Knowledge
It's undeniable that having knowledge and skills related to a certain domain will give you a creative advantage in that game. That is why knowledge and skills are a key pillar of creativity. Sometimes people are lucky and their paid work gives them an opportunity for daily practice and growth but...
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2019 - 09 - 28 - The Importance Of Our Health As A Factor In Our Creativity
With creativity being so central to our work as instructional designers it's important that we do all that we can to boost our creativity. And since most of us came into the field because we wanted to be creating things that boost our creativity are usually valuable in other ways too. The third...
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2019 - 09 - 27 - Having A Strong Purpose
One of the most fundamental things we can do to be more creative and have more creative output is to connect with the importance of our work. This can mean connecting with the "Big Why" regarding what we do, or it can be the little every day "whys" such as helping out our coworkers or overcoming…
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2019 - 09 - 26 - Convergent And Divergent Thinking
Divergent thinking is the act of coming up with as many ideas or options as possible, and in creativity studies, divergent thinking gets a lot of love because it's relatively easy to measure. Convergent thinking is the ability to come together and find the "ONE" answer for a given problem.…
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2019 - 09 - 25 - The 12 Pillars Of Creativity
I've always been fascinated by the creative process and probably a bit more about how some people can't seem to see their own creativity. Creativity and our ability to be creative and be productively creative can be strengthened. And this is huge for those of us who work in creative fields. I've...
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2019 - 09 - 24 - Instructional Design As A Creative Act
Instructional Design is a creative act. One of the reasons that many instructional designers find their way into the profession is for this reason. And this also means that the creativity boosting pillars that work for other creative pursuits will also benefit instructional designers. Today I…
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2019 - 09 - 23 - What Makes A Group A Team
There are many models that try to describe what happens to transform a group into a team. One of the more common and popular models is the Tuckman Model" Bruce Tuckman was charged by the US Navy to determine and describe this process and he came up with four basic steps that teams go through: 1....
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2019 - 09 - 22 - Motivating Ourselves And Others
To get projects done and be effective leaders need to have the ability to motivate others. And while it's tempting to think in the carrot & stick mindset of the transactional leader and just offer performance bonuses. Those aren't as effective as we'd wish. Once people are paid enough that they...
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2019 - 09 - 21 - Servant Leadership
Out of all of the models of leadership, I find that servant leadership is the one that I resonate with most, and also the one I think resonates with most instructional designers. And that's because we tend to have a "natural desire to serve others." This natural desire to serve others is at the...
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2019 - 09 - 20 - Transformational And Situational Leadership
There are many leadership styles worth looking deeper at and trying to emulate. Two of them are the Transformational Leadership style and the Situational Leadership style. Transformational leadership is when a leader identifies a need for change and brings that change about through inspiration.…
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2019 - 09 - 19 - Laissez - Faire And Transactional Leadership
There are a variety of leadership models and two of the important ones to know about early and to know the descriptions of are the laissez-faire model of leadership and the transactional model of leadership. They both have their place but are best left to small scale or short term situations. The...
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2019 - 09 - 18 - Leadership Traits
Instructional designers often find themselves in leadership roles, even if they don't have any formal authority in projects or situations they have an opportunity to truly be effective leaders. But there are some fallacies about leadership. First that people are "Born Natural Leaders" and second...
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2019 - 09 - 17 - Thinking About The Instructional Designer As A Leader
When I was in school I had limited leadership training, which was a bit unfortunate because of the importance for instructional designers to be leaders in their organizations. Most of the training I received was simply either on project management or some light interpersonal items. For me, I find...
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2019 - 09 - 16 - Adobe Flash Is Dead Long Live Adobe Animate
I've been frustrated with Adobe Flash since before it was Macromedia Flash. And now that we're finally looking like it might just go away with the imminent death of the Flash Player in December of 2020 that leaves a WHOLE lot of flash-based training that needs to be dealt with. After I spent part...
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2019 - 09 - 15 - Project Management Closing The Project
When a project goes well and everyone is happy there are still several critical things to do. These involve closing out any accounts that are project-specific, especially internal budget line items that can easily be forgotten, getting an official sign off that the project is complete and the...
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2019 - 09 - 14 - Project Management The Excecution Phase
What are the key steps in executing a well-planned project in instructional design? For me they are keeping a tight view and control over the "Critical Path" that we talked about yesterday, ensuring there are formal signoffs and approvals for changes to the scope of the project, and ensuring that...
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2019 - 09 - 13 - Project Scheduling The WBS And Instructional Design
One of the more critical planning steps in project planning is scheduling the individual project tasks. A big reason for this is that there are so many moving pieces. Deadlines, availability, and everyone's favorite "The Critical Path" or "the hunt for what's making this take so long" I often...
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