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Plain Language for Course Creators: Enhancing Clarity and Engagement

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is the Executive Director of Oleb Books. Executive Director, Oleb Books In the fast-paced world of online learning, clear communication is crucial for course creators. His books and articles on disability issues have received numerous awards and international recognition. by Belo Miguel Cipriani, Ed.D.,

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12 Helpful Resources for Instructional Design

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Top books, blogs, videos, and more to excel as an instructional designer. If you are new to instructional design, Julie Dirksen’s book is a great pick for those just getting started. This book from Susi Miller is a must-have for creating accessible digital learning content. 12 Helpful Resources for Instructional Design.

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10 Helpful Resources for Online Course Designers

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The following resources (including my own book) will not only help you get started in the field of instructional design, but will also help you create high-impact courses and training solutions for your target audience. This book is ideal for novices. This book is grounded in the science of memory, learning, and retention.

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Q&A: Wellness for Educators

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I also am grateful to have a book coming out called The Mind-Body Connection for Educators: Intentional Movement , so I’ll be adding micro courses and possibly some online book studies for that! We also prioritize human elements in our builds, such as collaboration, interaction, communication, and support.

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Best Practices for Voice-Over

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As psychologist Richard Mayer points out in his book, Multimedia Learning , combining narration with visuals will help to increase learning and long-term retention of content. Studio microphone and pop shield on mic stand. If you are designing and developing eLearning, you are most likely going to need voice-over work.

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Top Five Tips to Create Accessible Content

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Here’s an example: in our 12 Helpful Resources for Instructional Design article, we highlight books and websites. Instead of saying, “Click here to learn more about Julie Dirksen’s book”, we say “If you are new to instructional design, Julie Dirksen’s book is a great pick for those just getting started.” Color Contrast.

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How to Measure Online Course Effectiveness

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In his well-known book Four Levels of Training Evaluation , industry expert Donald Kirkpatrick established a trusted method to help training developers and HR specialists measure the effectiveness of their training initiatives. Kirkpatrick’s Four-Level Approach to Assessing Training Outcomes.