ProEdit created this practical guide to help you get started as a content developer—even if you’re starting from scratch. If you love words, enjoy learning new things, and take pride in helping others understand, this guide is for you. Introduction: From Lost to Word Person Back in 1980, I was a student at Mercer University. …
How do you build a company where every single employee, even those performing the most menial of tasks, is dedicated, motivated, creative, innovative, passionate, and thirsty for knowledge and success? You create an environment where those qualities are encouraged and fostered. Disney accomplished that feat with Disney University and the Walt Disney World College Program …
Learning management systems (LMSs) continue to play a vital role in corporate training and instructional design. One of the most established LMS platforms in both education and business is Blackboard LMS. While it originated in academic settings, Blackboard has evolved to meet the growing needs of professional training environments. So let’s explore the features and …
You’ve likely come across terms like LMS, WBT, and CBT if you work in e-learning. But the real foundation of online training lies in the technical standards behind the scenes. So in this article we will be comparing AICC, SCORM, and xAPI standards. These standards help learning platforms track user activity. They record details like …
There is something about being in a courtroom that seems to activate the most foolish parts of the human brain. So without further ado, here are some of the most ridiculous things that people say in court. Enjoy them (or we’ll sentence you to 30 days in the hole)! Here are some examples: Lawyer: “Was that the …
Why review cycles matter comes down to one thing—for projects to succeed, they need clear, ongoing communication. Review cycles help us stay aligned with client goals and catch issues early. What is a review cycle? Review cycles can happen at different times. Sometimes they come after a draft is finished. Other times, they take place …
So, you’ve found a few promising candidates—now what? Interviewing instructional designers requires more than a list of generic questions. You want to dig deeper and discover how candidates think, solve problems, and communicate. Here are more tips on how to interview an instructional designer. In this part, we’ll walk through tips for preparing interview questions, …
Need tips on interviewing and evaluating Instructional Designers? It’s not surprising. Hiring the right instructional designer is a big decision. Instructional design brings together writing, learning theory, visual design, and communication. Finding someone with the right mix of skills and experience can take time. At ProEdit, we’ve hired and worked alongside many instructional designers on …
Let’s explore the history of instructional design. Spoiler alert… it started with military training manuals, and now AI is shaping how we build smarter, faster learning systems. Instructional design didn’t start with software or online platforms. Its roots go back to the early 20th century, when educators and psychologists began thinking deeply about how people …
Planning a technical writing project? Whether you’re a writer or managing a documentation team, starting with a clear documentation plan is a smart first step. This plan lays the foundation for your content and helps keep your entire project on track. A documentation plan gives an overview of the project from the writer’s point of …