All learning is a cycle and involves distinct steps that take us from understanding to application. Using the Lakota medicine wheel, SilkWeb integrates five key principles of learning to design effective training and experiential education opportunities.

SilkWeb’s instructional design methodology is a framework that combines science, culture, and technology into a learning experience. People learn by following examples, replicating or mimicking behaviors, and being able to apply knowledge in real situations. SilkWeb's custom instructional design method provides your learners with immediate access to relevant, usable content. Learners have direct access to what they need to learn and can apply new knowledge right away.

SilkWeb's microlearning approach introduces learners to small pieces of content that build on each other. Spacing out learning has been shown to help learners grasp new content faster than traditional training and has the bonus of improving knowledge retention. Learners also enjoy a high level of flexibility that matches their work or family schedule and learning style.