Role of an Instructional Designer in Curriculum Development

Role of an Instructional Designer in Curriculum Development

Why is it important to use Instructional Designers (IDs)? The curriculum development process involves many moving parts that work to create material that compels the learner. This process includes a team of graphic designers, web developers, writers, copy editors and...
Instructional Design and Characteristics of Effective IDs

Instructional Design and Characteristics of Effective IDs

The instructional design process takes information from a subject matter expert and transforms it into curriculum with measurable results. An effective instructional designer (ID) creates dynamic instruction that meets the diverse needs of specific learner groups. IDs...
5 Characteristics of a Good Alt-Text

5 Characteristics of a Good Alt-Text

For a student who is visually impaired, alt-text descriptions are very important pieces of information. And when these descriptions are well-written, they can provide information just as effectively as the image they describe. So what makes an alt-text description...
Current Trends in eLearning

Current Trends in eLearning

The year 2018 will bring innovative new developments in eLearning. The use of augmented reality and microlearning are just a few to look out for. Knowing these trends will help keep you ahead of the game and inspire your courses. Below are the top eight trends to look...
Differences between a MOOC Course and Traditional Online Course

Differences between a MOOC Course and Traditional Online Course

Massive Open Online Courses, or MOOCs, are changing the way we learn online. A MOOC allows a large number of students to learn online at their own pace. Students use open-source material and peer feedback to interact within the course. Top universities like Stanford...
4 Questions to Ask Before Writing an Alt-Text Description

4 Questions to Ask Before Writing an Alt-Text Description

When preparing to create an alt-text description, there are several questions a writer should analyze before getting started. Having the answers to these questions will allow the writer to craft a more effective description.   1. What is the purpose of the image?...