Instructional Design Frameworks
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Assessment Design for Job Readiness
Moving Beyond Memory Tests to Performance Validation
Most assessments test knowledge recall, not job competence. Learners pass tests but fail at work. This book provides a systematic framework for designing assessments that actually predict job success through performance demonstration, employer validation, and outcome tracking.
Microlearning Design for Digital Natives
6-8 Minute Lessons That Build Real Skills, Not Just Deliver Information
Most microlearning is just chopped lectures—shorter but still passive. This book provides systematic framework for designing 6-8 minute lessons that build genuine competence through practice integration, not just information delivery.
Beyond ADDIE: The CULTUS Model
A Competency-Based Framework for Modern Job Readiness Programs
Traditional ID models (ADDIE, SAM) were designed for 1990s corporate training. The CULTUS Model addresses modern challenges: competency-based learning, personalized pathways, rapid iteration, measurable employment outcomes, and scaling quality across large programs.
Learning Measurement and Analytics
Moving Beyond Completion Rates to Measure What Actually Matters
Most training programs measure completion rates and satisfaction scores while ignoring the only metric that matters: can graduates actually get jobs? This book provides frameworks for tracking employment outcomes, calculating ROI, using data to drive improvement, and building analytics culture that transforms training effectiveness.
Adult Learning Principles for Job Readiness
Practical Framework for Training That Delivers Real Competence
Most job training teaches theory but doesn't prepare learners for actual work performance. This book provides a practical framework—5 Adult Learning Checkpoints—ensuring training delivers genuine job readiness.
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