Exploring Instructional Design Models Other Than ADDIE

Exploring Instructional Design Models Other Than ADDIE

Instructional design is the practice of creating digital learning materials that meet student learning needs. In order to create such materials, you need to select an effective model. There are a variety of models available. While the ADDIE model is the most widely...
Soft Skills: How and Why

Soft Skills: How and Why

What are soft skills? Different skills are used and developed for different situations. The skills needed for math are different than the skills needed for reading; athletic skills are different still. But what about more subtle skills such as listening and time...
4 Best Practices for Designing a Mobile Learning Curriculum

4 Best Practices for Designing a Mobile Learning Curriculum

What is Mobile Learning? Smartphones, tablets, and laptops are often viewed as distractions for students.  Since technology has become a necessity in our daily lives, why not integrate it into the learning framework? Those distractions can actually be used to achieve...
AP Test Prep Assessment Items: A Quick How-To

AP Test Prep Assessment Items: A Quick How-To

AP exams can be daunting for students—and just as daunting for the teachers entrusted to effectively prep those students to succeed. However, these anxieties can be reduced by providing well-constructed test prep assessment items. Not only will students reap the...
Integrating Digital Game-based Learning in Higher Ed

Integrating Digital Game-based Learning in Higher Ed

Using games in learning became in vogue in the early 1960s. Jean Piaget praised the use of games in learning. He said play could help simulate real-life conflict and help resolve them. Today, we integrate digital game-based learning.   Benefits of Game-Based Learning...