Tool 8 · Strategy
Instructional Design Recommender
Choose a learning problem. Get evidence-based instructional strategies matched to it — and understand why each fits.
Learning problem
Selected problem
Low completion
Learners start but rarely finish courses.
Microlearning
Why it fits
Reduces cognitive load, fits busy schedules, aligns with attention spans.
Spaced Learning
Why it fits
Distributing study over time boosts retention via the spacing effect (Ebbinghaus, Cepeda et al.).
Feedback Loops
Why it fits
Timely, specific feedback closes the gap between actual and desired performance (Hattie).
Social Learning
Why it fits
Learning with peers builds shared mental models and accountability (Bandura, Wenger).