K-12 education is witnessing some significant changes these days. The most notable of these are undoubtedly the increasing implementation of technology in the classroom and the rise of full-blown virtual classrooms. These enable educators to create outstanding...
The adoption of new technology in today’s classroom is inevitable. However, there are barriers that must be removed in order to make this adoption successful. According to David Nagel, these barriers include: Outdated Skills Among Faculty New technology demands new...
Universities want students who are motivated and resourceful. Students who can make and reach their own goals are set for success. It would be great if all students arrived with these qualities, but that is not always the case. Being able to develop such students...
Students lose focus watching a four-minute video. What’s a developer to do? We know today’s students are distracted. Texts need answering. Emails need replies. Besides that, students drown in content. Consider breaking courses into bite-size chunks. Provide little...
Integrating multimedia into your eLearning courses engages learners, but the latest research indicates too much interactivity may frustrate your learners. In the hands of a skilled eLearning developer, multimedia interaction positively impacts knowledge transfer....
As online course offerings grow, IDs are prepared to support instructors Traditionally, Instructional Designers (IDs) focused on creating online courses for a university. This role is expanding. Now, IDs serve as a link between faculty, IT, and administration. They...