Distance Learning Spotlight: Evidence-based Principles for How to Design Effective Instructional Videos

What makes instructional videos effective? Instructional videos can be a very impactful in distance learning, but it can be challenging to determine the best way to design and develop them. This article examines evidence-based principles for designing effective instructional videos. Mayer (2020) also demonstrates how instructional videos are grounded in cognitive learning and instructional theories. Click here to access the article and learn more!

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2021 iFEST Virtual Conference

2021 iFEST (Federal E-learning Science & Technology) virtual conference. The National Training & Simulation Association and the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative registration is now open. The iFEST is the premier conference on Distributed Learning, bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and senior officials from government, industry, and academia to collaborate and share the latest challenges and innovations in the field. The iFEST 2021 will be held August 30 – September 1, 2021, with opportunities for some in-person events. The iFEST virtual conference is free to all Federal Government employees and active duty military.

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Four Levels of Gamification Integration: Which One are You? 2 pm EST May 26th  Register Here

Recorded Webinars

Accessibility and Section 508 Presented by Helen Chamberlain US Department of Treasury Access Webinar Developing Leaders Virtually Presented by MaryKate Dougherty US Department of Treasury Access Webinar

The Future of Organizations: Adaptive Learning Presented By Fran Kassinger US Department of Treasury Access Webinar Learning Made Easy with Zoom Presented by Russ Colbert Zoom Video Communications  Access Webinar

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