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Consider each of these options when deciding the best way to sequence your learning content. This tool was adapted from the ATDYou course, Developing Design Documents.

Content Sequencing Options

Use these influence tactics to increase the effectiveness of your learning initiatives. This tool was adapted from the ATDYou course, Leveraging Social Media for Learning​.

Social Influence at a Glance

Consult these guidelines for effective instructional design writing tips. This tool was adapted from ATD's Writing for Instructional Design and Training Certificate.

Writing Guidelines

Knowing the difference between an outcome and an objective allows you to better set expectations and measure your training results. Use this tool to compare and establish your outcomes and objectives. This tool was adapted from the ATDYou course, Writing Learning Objectives. 

Outcomes and Objectives

Reference this table for the best uses of content planning and organization techniques. This tool was adapted from  the ATDYou course, Techniques for Planning Content.

Content Planning and Organization Techniques

Learning assessment tools have different advantages and risks to consider when selecting a tool. Use this template to help you with your decision. This tool was adapted from ATD's Adult Learning Certificate. 

Learning Assessment Tools: Advantages and Risks

Slide Decks, also known as presentation slides, are heavily leveraged across the major modalities–face-to-face, virtual classrooms, and e-learning programs. When designed effectively, visuals help minimize cognitive load and create room for learning. Use this tool for guidelines to minimize cognitive load in your slides. This tool was adapted from the ATDYou course, Designing and Developing Learning Materials.

Design Considerations for Slide Decks

As you conclude a project, you will want to measure the consulting process. Consider what is important to your department as well as what is important to your client. Use a template like this one, or gather data using the steps in your consulting process and a Likert scale for measuring.  This template was adapted from the ATD Consulting Skills Certificate. 

Consulting Process Evaluation Template

No two participants are the same. When engaging participants during your session, use this tool as a guide to understand what engagement is, ways to engage all types of participants, and how to modify those techniques to your modality. This tool was adapted from the ATDYou course, Engaging and Managing Participants. 

Tips for Engaging Participants

Cognitive load is the total amount of mental effort exerted by the brain's working memory to process information and complete a task. Consult these guidelines to manage the cognitive load in instructions. This tool was adapted from ATD's Writing for Instructional Design and Training Certificate.

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