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...
3 Ways Educators Can Learn from Designers

3 Ways Educators Can Learn from Designers

When you Google the word “designer,” the first few hits are about designer handbags, shoes, and furniture. Today, however, let’s think about visual and graphic designers.  A designer’s primary goal is to communicate: anything from how to...
Quality Matters: A Guide to Online Course Development Standards

Quality Matters: A Guide to Online Course Development Standards

Most higher education professionals agree that quality matters when it comes to student learning opportunities.  But did you know that quality matters is more than just a casual consideration? Quality Matters is actually an established process that provides educators...
Pay the Right Price for Educational Content Development

Pay the Right Price for Educational Content Development

They say you get what you pay for. With educational content development, that’s certainly true! But there are many ways to manage projects to keep your budget under control while creating a high-quality product that achieves your educational goals. How Pricing Can...