Obsidian Blog
Topics range from elearning tools and resources, to instructional design and the science of learning.
Obsidian Learning’s 20th Anniversary
Posted Apr 11, 2018 by Shelly Immel
Design, which I think of as the intentional creation of things to make life better, is a recurring theme in my life. I think about design at all levels, from relationships to revenue streams, from processes to living space to gardens. I had the chance to design on a big scale twenty years ago when I decided to try to create The Place I Want to Work.
5 Stages of Instructional Video Development Process and Case Study
Posted Apr 10, 2018 by Stephen Victor
In this article, we’ll take a look at Obsidian Learning’s process for creating instructional videos as well as a case study that covers this process to move from a concept to a finished, cohesive video.
Software Tools for Instructional Video Design and Development
Posted Apr 9, 2018 by Stephen Victor
Choice of instructional video design and development methods should be guided by the needs of the learners as well as the complexity of the content. Here are some great software tools to use during video production.
6 Top Tips to Design Effective Instructional Videos
Posted Apr 6, 2018 by Stephen Victor
What principles should Instructional Designers use to develop effective instructional videos? In this article, we’ll discuss best practices for creating effective videos for training.
Transforming Learning: Applications of Instructional Videos
Posted Apr 5, 2018 by Stephen Victor
Because videos are easy to create, they are frequently used for instruction, for example as tutorials on YouTube or lectures on Khan Academy. But is video always the right choice for instruction? What does it take to develop effective instructional videos?
3 Cognitive Theories for Transforming Learning
Posted Apr 4, 2018 by Stephen Victor
In this article, we will take a look at some cognitive theories for transforming learning experiences.
From Game of Thrones to Adult Learning
Posted Mar 27, 2018 by Tom Stell
We tell stories – that’s what we do. Studies have shown that toddlers understand the demands of storytelling and that 5-year-olds can craft elaborate narratives rife with characters and conflict. Test subjects watching a simple animation of geometric shapes moving on a screen will imbue those shapes with character and motivation. From a campfire in some forest primeval to binging on Netflix we process and understand our world and ourselves through the narratives we tell and consume. All of which are elements that explain how we naturally gravitated toward storytelling as a vital tool in learning.
The Role of Memory in Learning
Posted Mar 26, 2018 by Monica Savage
The human brain has fascinated me since I was a child. Understanding how one thinks, remembers, and acts is extremely complex. As a learning professional, I rely on brain science to ensure the efficiency of the programs I design. This blog series addresses some of the more basic concepts of memory and learning, and their application in real life learning design.
Seussical Words of Wisdom for 2018
Posted Feb 13, 2018 by Monica Savage
This year, we will focus on continuing to create value and solve problems, but also on researching and discovering new ways of supporting the “new learner”. We believe that in a world that sometimes seems to change at lightning speed, learning authentically, continuously, and easily is the key to success.
Who is Obsidian?
Posted Nov 21, 2017 by Shelly Immel
As Obsidian’s founder and owner, I look with an investor’s eye at the bottom line and I look at who we are and what we do with the hopes, dreams and pride that inspired its creation. We are still becoming, still learning, still adapting—and always will be. But some things are baked in to who we are.
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