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?...