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K-12 Learning and Development: What Does the Future Hold?
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.
Supporting Faculty by Addressing Barriers to Adoption of New Technology
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.
How Do You Integrate Universal Design Learning (UDL) Framework in Higher Ed Curriculum?
Being able to develop students while teaching existing courses seems too good to be true. How is this possible? Universal Design Learning (UDL).
Using Microlearning Approaches To Keep Students Engaged
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 lessons for students.
Guiding Principles of Integrating Multimedia in eLearning
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 developer, multimedia interaction positively impacts knowledge transfer. Course navigation menus appear and disappear when needed, creating screen space.
How Can Instructional Designers Support Higher Ed Online Course Instructors?
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...
4 Reasons Why A Pass is Unique
We are proud to be celebrating our 10th birthday this month! So, what makes us unique? Here are 4 reasons why we are able to offer you high-quality content development services. 1) Nimbleness and Flexibility Nimbleness and flexibility allow us to scale up or down as...
Adding Virtue to 21st Century Learning
'Decency is what your grandmother taught you!' a beleaguered Morgan Freeman appeals to a frenzied courtroom in the film version of "Bonfire of the Vanities." This scene reveals public figures of authority and private citizens alike on the verge of bankrupting what...
Should you integrate new technology in eLearning courses?
With today’s new technology, it is tempting to add sparkle and glitz to an eLearning course. But as the saying goes, not everything that glitters is gold. Deciding if and when to use new technology can be tricky. Here are four factors to consider. Relevance The...
4 High-Impact Approaches for Increasing Student Engagement in Higher Ed
Student engagement and retention improve when universities take action. Campus beautification and student demographics definitely play a part. A rich learning experience, however, is even more important in helping students finish strong. Many institutions are using...
Profile of Instructional Designers in Higher Education Course Design
Like every other aspect of modern life, higher education is rapidly being transformed by technology. Online enrollments continue to grow even as overall enrollments are in decline. There were more than 6 million students taking at least one online course in the Fall...
3 Powerful Project Evaluation Practices for IDs
As an instructional designer (ID), you have carefully designed and developed useful content, engaging learning activities, and challenging assessment items for a project. You feel good about what you have created, but ‘So What?’ ...