Over the past 12 years, I have read a few dozen books on building courses.
99% of them weren't worth it.
Save yourself the time and just read these four 🧵👇
Book #1: Instructional Design That Soars by Guila Muir.
Most people don't know how to go from a vague idea to finished training.
This book gives you a clear framework that guides you step-by-step with no guesswork.
Book #2: Badass: Making Users Awesome by Kathy Sierra
Many assume that information is what teaches.
Badass shows you how to create experiences that make learning inevitable.
Book #3: The Power of Mindful Learning by Ellen Langer
People accidentally use language that makes it harder for students to apply learning to new situations.
This book shows how "open language" leads people to more flexibly apply what they've learned.
Book #4: Small Teaching by James Lang
Think only BIG changes to designing a learning experience make a difference?
This book shows you how the right small changes can produce big results.
TL;DR: Out of dozens of books, read these 4:
• Instructional Design That Soars by Guila Muir.
• Badass: Making Users Awesome by Kathy Sierra
• The Power of Mindful Learning by Ellen Langer
• Small Teaching by James Lang
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