Learning with Belvista Studios

Do you want to know how you can use Bloom's Taxonomy to write learning objectives?  In this episode Kim answers:  - What are learning objectives? - How can you use Bloom's Taxonomy to write your learning objectives?  Here are the resources mentioned: Bloom's Taxonomy: https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.LO3fIv7TkVyuySd6qzle8QHaFn?pid=ImgDet&rs=1 💙💜 If you like this episode, you will...

Do you want advice on how you can reach your potential as a learning designer?  In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about:  - The importance of being authentic.  - How to be true to yourself.  - Not giving up and being resilient.  - Coping with negative feedback.  - Developing Vyond animations.  - Working successfully as a team.  Here are the reso...

Do you want to know how to transition from full time work to freelance?  In this episode, Kim speaks to Brittany Kohl, a savvy instructional designer who participated in our freelance mastermind as part of her freelance journey. They speak about: - how to talk confidently about money with clients (including a script) - how to prepare for interviews and sales conversations - tips and lessons l...

Do you want to know the common terminology used by instructional designers? Do you want to impress interview panels, team members and industry peers? It is time to talk-the-talk.  In this episode Kim explains the following instructional design terms: - L&D - OD - QA - UX - VR - LMS - SME - ADDIE - SCORM - SCORM Cloud - Learning objective - Job aid - mLearning - eLearning - Social learning...

Do you want advice on writing an eLearning storyboard? In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about:  - How to storyboard an eLearning course. - How to create great eLearning. - Coaching questions.  Here are the resources mentioned: - How to Write an eLearning Animation Script: http://blog.belvistastudios.com/2020/06/how-to-write-elearning-animation-script.html  - Hemmingway...

Do you want to communicate effectively with your stakeholders?  In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about:  - How to confidently manage your projects and stakeholders. - How to effectively communicate with your stakeholders. - How to simplify the complex.  Here are the resources mentioned: - Email Templates: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/email-templates -...

Do you want to create practical learning solutions? In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about:  - How to embed and practically apply your own learning. - How to create practical learning solutions.  - Examples of practical learning. - Creating effective project goals. - Estimating how long projects will take.  Here are the resources mentioned: How to Empathy Map | How to...

Do you want to know how human-centred design could improve your projects?  In this episode, Kim speaks to Nathalie Alexander, a Sexual Assault Investigation Training Developer & Human-centered Instructional Designer. They speak about how: - A human-centred (HCD) training solution compares to a non-HCD solution  - HCD has been applied to Sexual Assault Responder Training - HCD enables...

Do you want inspiration for your Articulate Rise 360 courses?  In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about:  - Ideas for developing in Articulate Rise. - Using GIFs to bring your eLearning to life.  - Managing eLearning projects. - Managing the eLearning output file.  Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instruct...

Do you want to learn how to solve problems using a human-centred design approach? In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria from Belvista Studios use an IDEO problem solving activity to brainstorm how the healthcare system could be improved.  Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level...

Do you want insight into how our team reflects in order to learn and improve? Do you want insight into how to coach?  In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria reflect on a recent group coaching experience. We specifically discuss how to know what coaching questions to ask to get people where they need to be.  Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry...

Do you want advice as an instructional designer? In this episode we asked you, our community, what you would like to know/learn. We answer the following community questions:  - Please tell me about your methods of getting the needs straight from the learners. E.g. interviews and questionnaires etc.  - Do you think the eLearning architectures (receptive/directive/guided discovery) are a g...

Do you want to: - develop, improve and grow as an instructional designer? - add to your toolkit of handy resources? Well, you are in the right place! In this episode Hannah reveals our top 10 free Belvista Studios’ instructional design and eLearning resources.   Here are the resources mentioned: 1. Storyboard Template: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/courses/storyboard-template 2. Proj...

Do you want to advance your instructional design process?  In this episode Kim and Hannah discuss how our instructional design studio uses a combination of action mapping (by Cathy Moore) and human-centred design to create effective learning solutions. We cover: - Understanding your training/project goal. - Discovering what people need to do to achieve your goal. - Determining why people aren...

Do you want to create solutions that engage your learners and changes their behaviour? Human-centred design enables you to do this! It is time to feed your brain with human-centred design knowledge.  In this episode Victoria asks Kim and Hannah for human-centred design tips sparked by random abstract words. This episode's abstract words are: - Metal - Maximum - Cap - Wife - Publication - Dome...

Do you want to know how human-centred design can improve your projects? Do you want to understand how our team of instructional designers applies it? In this episode Kim asks Hannah questions about how to apply human-centred design to your projects. We use an example from the healthcare industry. Kim asks: - Why should you put effort into a human-centred design approach for your tasks, projects an...

Do you want to know how to manage your task and project risks? Do you want to reduce your chance of failure? In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about:  - Identifying risks—big and small.  - Using a decision-making framework to identify the effort required to mitigate each risk. - Taking action on risks. - Solving team communication problems.  Our intent with Belvista Stu...

Do you want to feed your brain with instructional design knowledge?  In this episode Victoria asks Kim and Hannah for instructional design tips sparked by random abstract words. This episode's abstract words are: - Myth - Bark - Root - Flush - Hesitate - Absent  - Panel - Thin - Lion - Syndrome.  Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take...

Do you want to understand the needs of your users? Do you want to learn how to conduct user interviews and create training that motivates and inspires behaviour change?  In this episode Kim asks Hannah questions about how to run user interviews for instructional design projects. Kim asks: - What phase of the project do you do them?  - Who is a user? - How many users do you interview?&nbs...

Do you want to know what every instructional designer should consider? In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria are joined by special guest, eLearning Content Developer, Nicole, who asks: - Should every eLearning module have a quiz or assessment?  - Should a learning experience fit within a certain duration of time? - How do you know when a storyboard is ready for client review? - What do you...

Do you want to get all of the information that you need as an instructional designer at the beginning of your project? Do you want the skills to be able to facilitate a training analysis/instructional design workshop with your stakeholders?  In this episode Hannah asks Kim questions about how to conduct a training analysis/instructional design workshop. Hannah asks: - What value does running...

Do you want to know how to think like an instructional designer? In this episode Kim, Hannah and Victoria speak about:  - How to think strategically. - How to respond effectively to challenging situations. - How to overcome your self-doubt.  Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next...

Do you want to know what instructional design is? In this episode Hannah asks Kim questions about instructional design. Hannah asks: - What is instructional design? - Why is instructional design important? - What is an instructional designer responsible for in their role? - What is the difference between an instructional designer and an eLearning developer? - What skills does an instructional desi...

Do you want to ensure that your eLearning solution is successful before you launch it? User testing enables you to do this. In this episode Hannah asks Kim questions about how to conduct successful user testing for your eLearning solutions. Hannah asks: - What is user testing?  - What value does user testing bring to your projects? - How many users should you include in your user testing proc...

Do you want to know how to build your confidence at work?  In this episode Kim and Hannah speak about:  - How to be confident in yourself as a practitioner. - What to do if your client/boss wants you to change your process.  Our intent with Belvista Studios' Insights is to support others in the industry to take their instructional design and eLearning skills to the next level by sha...