Professional Learning Network and Resources
Books:
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Evidence-Informed Learning Design - Neelen & Kirschner​
This book allows learning professionals to move away from fads, trends, and personal preferences by showing them how to assess and apply learning science research and proven learning techniques to design their training in a way that will make a measurable difference to employee performance and overall business success.
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A step by step guide through the leadership, management, and communication strategies that make effective micro-collaboration possible, using stories of actual projects to illustrate their points.
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Crucial Conversations 2nd Ed. - Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, and Switzler
Tips for managing those tough conversations with family, coworkers, or your boss.
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Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice - Merriam & Bierema
Practical applications for instruction which helps readers personally relate to the material.
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ISD From the Ground Up 4th Ed. - Hodell
A concise how-to guide to instructional design.
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Mastering the Instructional Design Process: A Systematic Approach - Rothwell, Benscoter, King, and King
A comprehensive resource covering a range of topics for understanding and mastering the ID process.
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Design For How People Learn 2nd Ed. - Dirksen
Key design principles for learning, memory, and attention to help your audience to gain and retain knowledge and skills.
Twitter:
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eLearning Industry @elearningindustry : A knowledge-sharing platform for eLearning professionals.
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thinqstudio @thinqstudio : A University of Colorado Denver-based think tank and student agency.
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Tim Slade @sladetim : An instructional design communicator and educator.
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The E-Learning Guild @eLearningGuild : A knowledge-sharing platform for learning professionals.
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Hybrid Pedagogy @HybridPed : a community, a conversation, a collaboration, a school, and a journal.
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pedago.me @pedagome : An online, grassroots community of learning experience designers.
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Connie Malamed @elearningcoach : An instructional design communicator and educator.
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Daniel Willingham @DTWillingham : An instructional design communicator and educator.
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Learning Scientists @AceThatTest : Cognitive psychological scientists interested in research on education.
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Cathy Moore @CatMoore : An instructional design communicator and educator.
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Patti Shank @pattishank : An instructional design communicator and educator.
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Will Thalheimer @WillWorkLearn : An instructional design communicator and educator; Debunker Club founder.
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Debunker Club @ClubDebunker : Originally formed to help end learning myths and misconceptions.
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Paul A. Kirschner @P_A_kirschner : Co-authored Evidence-Informed Learning Design
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Mirjam Neelen @MirjamN : Co-authored Evidence-Informed Learning Design
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Peter Shea @pshea99 : Advocate for immersive learning experiences and learning analytics to inform learning design.
LinkedIn:
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Instructional Design Central (IDC)
This LinkedIn group “… is a professional community of practice with nearly 15,000 members worldwide. We are dedicated towards providing instructional design and learning experience (LX) design professionals access to industry-leading resources and educational content.”
Learning Experience Design Community
This LinkedIn group focuses on LX design. “An emerging discipline, learning experience design draws from other disciplines including experiential learning, cognitive psychology, interaction design, user experience design, instructional design, and design thinking.”
The eLearning Guild
“This is the LinkedIn Group for members of The eLearning Guild, a worldwide community of practice for eLearning professionals: designers, developers, and managers. Our goal is to create a place where eLearning professionals can share their knowledge, expertise, and ideas to build a better industry—and better learning experiences—for everyone.”
Data-Informed Learning Design
"This group is for people interested in the emerging field of data-informed learning design--i.e., the use of user data to create optimal learning experiences."
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Facebook:
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Instructional Designer
This Facebook group is operated by the eLearning Industry. “This ID group is for sharing and exploring ideas about instructional systems, design, and technology.
Instructional Designers
This is a private Facebook group where members can “Post questions, photos, events, software, and resource links related to Instructional Design and Technology.”
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Instructional Designers in Education
This private group is for people working in instructional/learning design and/or educational technology in education.