{"id":3600,"date":"2020-10-20T22:09:12","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T22:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rtgsolutionsgroup.com\/?p=3600"},"modified":"2020-10-20T22:09:12","modified_gmt":"2020-10-20T22:09:12","slug":"instructional-design-101-best-practices-for-effective-online-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rtgsolutionsgroup.com\/instructional-design-101-best-practices-for-effective-online-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Instructional Design 101: Best Practices for Effective Online Training"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_single_image image=”3602″ img_size=”1110×500″][vc_column_text]Is your organization ramping up its efforts in online training? Before checking the box that you\u2019re providing quality training for employees, follow some instructional design best practices. Here we\u2019re outlining how to create training that\u2019s engaging AND yields a return on investment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The secret to engaging, high-impact training is how effective the instructional designers develop the training. Instructional design is the process of crafting a strategic training experience that allows trainees to learn and apply new ideas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Savvy businesses use instructional design principles in <\/span>remote training<\/span><\/a> and eLearning. The strategic approach and proven methods helps to achieve concrete business goals and develop their people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Increase sales, <\/span>improve process efficiency<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>develop leaders<\/span><\/a>, decrease customer complaints, improve <\/span>compliance<\/span><\/a>, boost technology use \u2013 whatever result your business is after, solid instructional design methods will deliver it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019re bringing you our top 8 instructional design best practices. These steps will help you dial up employee performance and achieve tangible results.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Identify training objectives\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. Set a scope for your training<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
    3. Model content to meet objectives<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
    4. Make it visually pleasing<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
    5. Make it engaging and interactive<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
    6. Test your online learning platform<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
    7. Measure training efficacy\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
    8. Update modules regularly\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      These strategies can be applied to any type of learning or training curriculum. But we\u2019re going to focus on how to use them in online training programs in tandem with <\/span>Learning Management Systems (LMS)<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      First, here are some instructional design basics. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”USING INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN FOR REMOTE EMPLOYEE TRAINING” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Instructional design is a science. It\u2019s been perfected by instructional design companies and <\/span>researchers<\/span><\/a> through decades of research, As a result, our industry has found certain rules that we <\/span>know <\/span><\/i>drive business results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Sure, you can enlist leadership to read off Powerpoint slides to staff when you need things done differently. But odds are, the information won\u2019t stick. And even if it does, it won\u2019t cause big performance changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

      And it\u2019s not because your staff is lazy. It\u2019s because information has to be optimized for learning and behavior change. Leadership might be masters in the <\/span>content <\/span><\/i>of the training, but they\u2019re probably not masters in the <\/span>delivery.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

      That\u2019s why e-learning instructional design principles are a must-have. At RTG Solutions Group, our instructional design consultants have mastered the science of good training. We know how to turn your leaders\u2019 knowledge into training programs that engage employees and drive results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Now, let\u2019s jump into the 8 best practices in instructional design!\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”1. Identify Training Objectives” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3603″ img_size=”1110×500″][vc_column_text]Identify your training objectives. This is the first and most important step. Your training goals will be the compass for your entire training program. Once identified, these goals will guide every instructional design decision you make. Content, layout, delivery format \u2013 all of these will be tailored to meet your training objectives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Here are some questions that will help your team determine your training goals:<\/span><\/p>\n