How Rubrics Can Enhance Learning and Instruction

I often meet L&D professionals who want to upskill in Instructional Design but don’t know where to start. Recently, I found a certification that focuses on real-world, project-based learning not just theory. It’s designed to help you create learning experiences that truly engage, not just inform. What I liked most is how it blends learning theories, modern tools, and AI-based design practices giving you both structure and creativity to build impactful courses. If you’ve been thinking about moving from content delivery to learning design that drives performance, this might be your next step. Check out the program here: https://lnkd.in/dQYtV5wm

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧? At its core, instructional design is the systematic process of creating purposeful learning experiences. Unlike teaching (the act) or technology (the tools), instructional design is about crafting the events that facilitate learning. Smith and Ragan (2005) define Instructional Design as the systematic and reflective process of translating principles of learning and instruction into plans for instructional materials, activities, information resources, and evaluation. We see that ID is systematic, it is reflective, and it is planned. As Gagné, Wager, Golas, Keller, and Russell (2005) remind us, instruction is not random; it is deliberate, structured, and guided by theories, research, and context.  In the LXDT program, we see instructional design as the blueprint that transforms knowledge into meaningful learning. How do you define instructional design? Is this phrase new to you?

Day 26 – Instructional Design Takeaways As an instructional designer, my biggest lesson from this research is that motivation can be designed. By intentionally applying models like ARCS-V (Keller, 2010) and principles of authentic learning environments (Rule, 2006), we can shape environments that: • Capture attention • Build relevance • Scaffold confidence • Reinforce satisfaction • Support persistence This isn’t theory — it’s practical design. When done well, it transforms learning outcomes. 👉 What’s one design principle you rely on to keep learners engaged?

Instructional Design: The internet is full of beautiful courses that nobody finishes. To avoid your program collecting digital dust: ✔ Build accountability loops ✔ Make it modular ✔ Focus on outcomes, not content Your goal isn’t “course complete.” It’s “lives changed.” #InstructionalDesign #ProgramArchitecture #OnlinePrograms #ScalingIdeas #ConsultingLife"

Yesterday was the first day of the "Teacher to Instructional designer" course and here's what I realised. Most teachers don't even know that they already possess the skills required to transition into Instructional Design! Here are some examples, Test for prior knowledge --> Conducting need Analysis Creating worksheets --> Developing learning experiences Improve the lesson plan --> Improve the course So, are you ready to transition into Instructional Design? #careertransition #careersbeyondteaching #teachers #careerguidance #instructionaldesign

The longer I work in learning, hosting, and design, the more I realise that mastery does not come from doing big things perfectly. It comes from noticing tiny details that most people overlook. In a virtual session, it might be sensing when the facilitator needs a pause. In hosting, it’s how you hold the space when things go off-script. In instructional design, it’s choosing one phrase that shifts how learners connect with the content. Excellence often hides in quiet precision, the things no one sees, but everyone feels. The question I keep asking myself: “What’s one small thing I can do today that makes a big difference for someone else?” #LearningAndDevelopment #GrowthMindset #InstructionalDesign #VirtualFacilitation #ProfessionalExcellence

#Closings: A #Closing: is an instructional technique that is often neglected due to time restrictions. There are three elements of instructional design that are important at the end of the course: * A review of the course material and linking back to learning outcomes/objectives * Providing learners with a sense of closure through a specific closing activity * Gathering of course evaluations and formative feedback

Most people think Instructional Design is “just creating slides”. But in reality… it’s about changing behavior. 📌 Helping employees make safer decisions 📌 Reducing costly mistakes 📌 Improving performance 📌 Standardizing knowledge across teams Great instructional design doesn’t dump information. It guides learners, supports memory, and drives action. If learning isn’t changing behavior… It’s just content

You are not starting over. You are building on everything you already know. Instructional design is about helping people learn and do things more effectively. If you have explained things, supported others, trained coworkers, taught students, created presentations, or helped someone solve a problem, you’ve already been doing parts of this work. Your background matters. Your experience translates. Your voice is needed. This is your season to rise. → https://lnkd.in/efQvRUSC

You are not starting over. You are building on everything you already know. Instructional design is about helping people learn and do things more effectively. If you have explained things, supported others, trained coworkers, taught students, created presentations, or helped someone solve a problem, you’ve already been doing parts of this work. Your background matters. Your experience translates. Your voice is needed. This is your season to rise. → https://lnkd.in/eQRZZC-k