Tom Sehmel is an Instructional
Designer focusing on creative solutions meeting business needs. The views and
opinions expressed in this article are either his own or made up to fit the
context of the story. His occasionally updated bio indicates a Master’s in
Education, Certified Performance Technologist, Project Management, and ASQ Six
Sigma Black Belt. Tom’s experience covers two millennia in roles of Teacher,
Instructional Designer, Developer, and Manager, producing online technical
training in telecommunications with multiple tools and project limitations.
Crowded out of available space are fun experiences on the stage. He lives in
Articles by Tom Sehmel
Creative Design Solutions for Three Training Projects (Part 2)
(3/5/07)In Part 1, the author presented e-Learning that uses audio scenarios to break out of the tedium of “cookie-cutter” design. The ADDIE process need not keep you from being creative and producing innovative instruction. This week, see how one team produced an engaging game and a comprehensive software simulation, on time and in budget, that defied the limits of standard templates.
Creative Design Solutions for Three Training Projects (Part 1)
(2/26/07)In this article, the first of two parts, an instructional designer who has wrestled with balancing standardization and creativity, as well as extreme deadline constraints, shows you how he is able to use the classic ADDIE approach and standard templates, yet offer fresh and creative content course after course.
Taking an Overlapping and Sequenced Project Approach to Training Development
(2/13/06)Project management makes a big difference in the value delivered to an organization by the e-learning design and development team. In this light-hearted but serious look at project management strategies, you will find some important suggestions for ways to improve the efficiency of your process, the use of your resources, and the satisfaction — even the happiness — of your team.
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