CourseArc

MARCH 15, 2017

Since online learning often separates teachers from learners across time and distance, we rely on evaluations – in the form of tests, quizzes and assessments – to judge each student’s successful comprehension of the content (and to judge how well the course designers presented their information). But what makes a good test question?

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CourseArc

MAY 31, 2017

To help you take the pulse of each learner’s progress, use early warning systems like pre-module assessments, mid-point evaluations, and other frequent appraisal techniques to assess when an intervention may be necessary. Don’t be vague in your assessment, but point to specific areas that need focus instead.

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CourseArc

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Digital content can be part of many programs in K-12 school districts, including self-paced, individualized instruction and remediation, credit recovery, curriculum for alternative school settings, expansion of district course offerings to provide equitable opportunities at all schools, and many more.

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CourseArc

APRIL 28, 2020

Now that you have identified your tools, built basic courses, provided support, and incorporated assessments and feedback, you are on your way to becoming skilled in online development and instruction. Step 5: Planning for the Future. Congratulations! The next step is to look towards the future. Keep Learning!

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CourseArc

APRIL 12, 2017

Instructional designers aim to provide the necessary content to accomplish these goals, but sometimes the delivery of a course or training isn’t very effective. Kirkpatrick’s Four-Level Approach to Assessing Training Outcomes. LEVEL 1: Reaction.

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CourseArc

MAY 10, 2016

use the ROI model to calculate and assess eLearning return-on-investment. create valid and reliable assessment instruments. provide appropriate intrinsic and extrinsic feedback to your learners. In this module we will. apply Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation to your course design. conduct alpha, beta, and pilot testing.

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CourseArc

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Provide Learning Guidance to Learners. Instructional designers should not only provide information, but also require active feedback from the learner. Provide Feedback to Learners. Course designers must also provide appropriate corrective feedback throughout a course. Assess Learners’ Performance. Conclusion.

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CourseArc

JANUARY 4, 2017

As many eLearning providers have heard directly from their students , consistent design elements make it much easier to navigate online courses. Provide transcripts for all audio content. Convert your documents into PDFs or provide them as Word docs (or another compatible format). Assessments, Feedback, and Interaction.

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CourseArc

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Keep in mind that your roadmap can also provide useful reference points at times when you need to offer extra support to a learner who is struggling to understand a new concept or grasp a new training topic. One way to achieve flexibility is by taking stock of the materials you provide.

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CourseArc

JANUARY 18, 2017

Luckily, organizations like Quality Matters provide instructional designers with resources, standards and expertise to apply QC in online learning. Quality in Access: As instructional designers, you are responsible for providing as broad a platform as possible for your audience to access your courses. and the number of courses offered.

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CourseArc

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Write Better Multiple-Choice Questions to Assess Learning (by Patti Shank). Patti Shank’s book on writing effective multiple-choice questions is a must-have for anyone who wants to implement evidence-based assessment strategies. What I Wish I knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer (by Luke Hobson).

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CourseArc

APRIL 14, 2020

This may help reduce the number of emails you receive from parents and provide them with quick answers to their questions. Start providing parents with a plan for each lesson or unit covered to give them a sense of what to expect and how they can help. Next, provide parents with tips for successful online learning.

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CourseArc

MAY 24, 2016

Include a Variety of Learning Activities – Most eLearning interactions contain both visual and auditory elements, but depending on the content and objectives, instructional designers can add simulations, games, drag and drop interactions, hands on exercises and assessments that support high levels of engagement.

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CourseArc

MARCH 29, 2017

To help students succeed in adapting to a new learning process, you should: ensure there are mandatory prep-sessions (in-person or guided-learning) to provide students with tips and tricks to embrace online learning. providing easy access to features that allow students to review or repeat segments of a course.

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CourseArc

APRIL 19, 2017

To ensure that your courses meet the desired instructional objectives, start mapping various elements of the course (Modules, Chapters, Lessons, Activities, Assessments) to specific learning objectives. Tying Course Elements to Learning Objectives.

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CourseArc

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Here are some best practices to help you accomplish that objective and make sure your eLearning courses are providing students with top-rated experiences. Organize: Arrange all comments/suggestions according to focus area: User Interface; Graphics; Assessments; etc. Moving from Good to Better to Best.

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CourseArc

APRIL 13, 2016

However, there are many other objects that can be easily reused such as assessment feedback, instructions, video and audio pieces. identify best practices for obtaining permission to use copyrighted items including providing appropriate attribution, incorporating content from other sources, and using Creative Commons.

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CourseArc

JULY 11, 2016

Doing so provides course developers the opportunity to frame relevant and highly targeted content around specific learning outcomes they wish to accomplish through the course. While Bloom’s Taxonomy provides essential guidelines for eLearning developers, the approach should not be followed in a “linear” fashion.

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CourseArc

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

For instance, a good practice may be to ask review questions related to Lessons 1 and 2 during your Lesson 3 assessment. You can learn more about providing better contextual feedback to students here , including examples of the ways CourseArc lets you build contextual feedback directly into your course responses. Offer Timely Feedback.

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CourseArc

JUNE 20, 2016

On the other hand, if the SME provides too little information, asking relevant questions, soliciting for examples and case studies should ensure that the course is complete and the information is clearly presented. Provide Feedback –. eLearning professionals should always show appreciation of SMEs’ time and assistance.

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CourseArc

JULY 14, 2016

If designed correctly, mLearning can save time while providing just-in-time learning opportunities. Before developing mLearning, assess whether the expertise and resources to design secure mobile solutions are available. With so much of our lives lived “on the go”, mobile learning has acquired a new paradigm.

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CourseArc

MAY 17, 2017

In this two-part overview, we’ll review some of these cornerstones and provide you with tips on how best to develop your next online course or training from the ground up. Understand the Workflow. Developing a new course is a multi-step process. These tactics of information arrangement can also work in tandem.

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CourseArc

MAY 24, 2017

Now let’s explore the process of assessing your learners’ progress to make sure your course clearly and effectively delivers its intended lessons. Evaluating Assessment Strategies. Defining Teaching and Learning Activities. This is where you specify all of the pedagogical tactics that the course will utilize.

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CourseArc

JULY 6, 2016

Next, assess existing in-class course materials against those eLearning objectives. Here are some best practices to keep in mind when undertaking this conversion exercise: Learning Objectives. Start reviewing your current classroom objectives, and compare them to your new eLearning objectives. Review Existing Materials.

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CourseArc

MARCH 8, 2017

If you’re in the business of data – analyzing it, assessing it, interpreting it, or presenting it – then you also need to find creative and engaging ways to visualize it. Visualizing data helps others make sense of it. Choose Your Colors Carefully.

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CourseArc

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Use multiple forms of media to introduce and reinforce new concepts , which provide numerous ways for a student to recall and “re-remember” the information later. This helps users build courses that can grow in complexity while providing helpful callbacks to big ideas and key concepts that were learned in earlier lessons.

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CourseArc

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

These evaluations should ask the learner to recall information presented in the course, and provide some pass/fail response to ensure learners are retaining the information. It is important that instructional designers carefully craft assessment items to ensure they cover all levels of learning.

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CourseArc

JANUARY 10, 2017

We’ll briefly review some of the most popular tools, and assess the pros and cons associated with each. Founded over a decade ago, using a Small Business Innovation Research grant provided by the U.S Integrates with most web video providers. Automatic Sync Technologies, LLC. Pros: Preview and edit captions.

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CourseArc

APRIL 9, 2020

They support the Subject Matter Experts and provide assistance in the course content development process. Subject Matter Experts (SME): These are the content experts who are responsible for providing the course content and building it out in your online course using templates. Assessment. Synchronous Teaching and Learning Tips.

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CourseArc

APRIL 9, 2020

They support the Subject Matter Experts and provide assistance in the course content development process. Subject Matter Experts (SME): These are the content experts who are responsible for providing the course content and building it out in your online course using templates. Assessment. Synchronous Teaching and Learning Tips.

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CourseArc

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Providing relevant and timely feedback to students as they’re in the process of learning is a critical component of ensuring that students actually remember the lessons. How to Provide Valuable Context within Your eLearning Feedback. Here are some tips for phrasing your feedback in ways that truly help your students.

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CourseArc

APRIL 25, 2019

Short interactive learning objects within the text or between video clips can help the learner stay focused on the content and provide a self-check for understanding. Do you provide a variety of post assessments? It is too easy to become distracted or to zone out when learning online. When you have to teach it to others!

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CourseArc

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Proving how an initiative will deliver a positive Return on Investment (ROI) is the best way to provide this justification. Opportunity Costs: eLearning provides people with an opportunity to “learn on demand” at their time and pace. Quantifying “Value” Through ROI.

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CourseArc

JUNE 28, 2017

Provide a range of 3 to 5 answers, ranging from low to high rates of injury. Providing instant feedback to learners on the results of a poll or survey shows them how they compare to their cohort. If so, your poll is functioning as a check-up on learner preparedness. Are there multiple seemingly reasonable answers?

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