Advanced Instructional Design

For instructional designers with at least one year of experience in design using an ISD model. Also intended for those who have attended a course in basic instructional design and wish to improve their development of methods and materials for instructors and participants.

• Implement the 6-step “Learning Strategy” into all materials to assure proper course structure.
• Match the best methods of instruction to content and learners’ needs.
• Build adult learning principles into course design.
• Design interactive lectures.
• Design discussions that build participation.
• Design behavior modeling presentations.
• Design focused and clear technical demonstrations.
• Design realistic practice exercises.
• Design performance checklists that guide learners in flawless performance.
• Design realistic simulations.
• Design peer reviews that work.
• Design role-plays using one of five variations.
• Design case studies that engage learners.
• Design games to apply content.
• Design debriefing sessions to enhance learning.
• Design feedback sessions that will help transfer skills to the job.
• Select the best format for lesson plans and leaders’ guides.
• Validate instructional methods and materials.

General Principles

• How to simplify and speed up the course development process.
• The 6-step “Learning Strategy” for modular design.
• How to achieve higher levels of learner participation and interaction.
• Over 50 instructional methods and creative variations.
• How to build lively, interesting courses that increase learner motivation and maximize learning.
• How to create foolproof materials for instructors to deliver a course successfully.
• Strategies that ensure learning occurs and transfers to the job.
• How to use Langevin templates to create effective training and produce consistent results – even if you’re not an expert.

Presentation Methods

• How to create highly interactive buzz sessions.
• Neighbor discussions for 100% participation.
• 11 interactive lecture variations.
• 7 tips for designing successful discussions.
• Interactive behavior modeling designs to add interest.
• Guidelines for designing powerful technical and software demonstrations.

Application (Practice) and Feedback Methods

• 10 ways to make role-plays realistic and easy for instructors to use.
• Tips for ensuring meaningful debriefing sessions.
• 4 key debriefing questions to assess learning and transfer to the job.
• How to design interactive case studies that are realistic.
• Simulations that include real-world standards and conditions.
• Guidelines for choosing the most effective feedback methods.
• A powerful peer review approach.
• Guidelines for designing successful and fun games.

• All the worksheets, checklists, and forms in Microsoft® Word template format. Simply download them from your personal MyLangevin website.
• Free 1-year feedback service. Receive detailed feedback on your materials to help improve your courses.