Jim Yupangco is the Chief Creative and Research Officer of Lambda Solutions. With over 15 years experience in the field of training, his deep understanding of both technology and instructional design gives him great insights into applied learning systems design. As an educational systems designer, he has designed adult online learning environments for such clients as PMC-Sierra, FMC, Rogers Communications, Kumon Learning, BC Hydro, and the Governments of Alberta and British Columbia. 

          Jim is a senior architect of Lambda Solutions’ Web-based marketplace for social learning, Odijoo^TM.  The product is designed for Subject Matter Experts (SME), Trainers, and Learners to enable them, as community members, to freely create and share their knowledge in one space on the Internet. 

 

Articles by Jim Yupangco

A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words: Visual Design in E-Learning

(9/29/08)
The visual pathway is enormously important to human learning, yet much of our attention in instructional design goes to text and sometimes to audio. Visual design is a complex topic, but it relies on a few basic principles. Even without “artistic talent,” you can learn and apply these design principles. Quickly improve the effectiveness of your e-Learning with the ideas in this article.

Overcoming the Challenges of Social Learning in the Workplace

(8/11/08)
Web 2.0 technology brings many new pathways for learning, especially for collaboration. Yet, for all its promise, organizations have been slow to adopt social learning. Two highly-experienced e-Learning designers and developers bring you a review of the foundations of what we are beginning to call “Learning 2.0,” and best practices for overcoming obstacles to its implementation.