CourseArc

MARCH 1, 2017

Designing online courses is a multifaceted endeavor — and all those different facets are often the job of the same person: you. Each stage of the process, from analysis and design to development, testing, implementation, and evaluation, requires a different mindset, skills, and expertise. Course Design. Topic Research.

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CourseArc

JANUARY 18, 2017

Like any other product or service, online course design and development must be subjected to quality control (QC) standards to ensure that its users’ needs are truly being met. Luckily, organizations like Quality Matters provide instructional designers with resources, standards and expertise to apply QC in online learning.

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CourseArc

DECEMBER 14, 2016

This means course creators and instructional designers must continually curate the content and delivery of their training and courses from year to year and even semester to semester, to ensure they’re meeting the current needs and tastes of their students, employees, or customers. Content Must Match Curriculum. How CourseArc Can Help.

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CourseArc

APRIL 18, 2024

Put Info in Logical Order There is a new course offering coming this fall called Designing Accessible Outdoor Spaces. Designing Accessible Outdoor Spaces is a new course that will be offered this fall. It’s a powerful writing approach in successful course design. Use an active voice, with a clear “actor “in your writing.

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Cognitive Diversity Training Course Case Study 130

CourseArc

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As instructional designers, you have an interesting conundrum: how do you balance these differing learning preferences with the need to create standardized courses that will work for multiple audiences?

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Course Online Case Study Design 100

CourseArc

JUNE 1, 2016

However, what many course creators do not realize is that generational differences also play a tremendous role in successful eLearning design. They like to have clear learning objectives in front of them, and value courses designed in progressive manner. Most Baby Boomers prefer linear courses with minimal interactivity.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Simulations Learning Objects Social Media 100

CourseArc

MAY 30, 2022

Research comparing images of the brain at rest and at work has revolutionized the way that we think about the brain and, consequently, how we understand methods for designing learning experiences for students. This knowledge, developed over years of brain research, has deep implications for learning design. Taking the next step.

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Brain Research Lesson Case Study 246

CourseArc

JULY 12, 2022

But why are we so focused on accessible design? Good Design is Accessible Design. Accessible design begins by weaving accessibility best practices throughout the design process to ensure the best user experience for people with visible and invisible disabilities. Looking Forward .

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CourseArc

JULY 28, 2023

Ortiz Universal Design for Learning, or UDL, provides a framework for instructors–whether its higher education, K-12 or even corporate learning–that removes potential learning barriers for all learners, including those who experience learning differences and those with learning disabilities. What is Universal Design for Learning?

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CourseArc

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

One thing they all have in common is that they enjoy the flexibility that an online program offers, and the learning management system and course design aligns with how they learn best. This platform has significantly streamlined our course design and implementation processes, rendering them more accessible and user-friendly than ever before.

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CourseArc

MARCH 19, 2020

Rapid deployment of programs is possible with key planning and design steps. Content should also be accessible per Section 508 regulations, which ensures there are no technology or interface design barriers for those with disabilities. Design activities that engage the participant and lead to learning. Good Design is Key.

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CourseArc

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

In this webinar, you’ll hear how instructional designers from the University of Alaska and American University leverage tools such as CourseArc to design and develop quality online courses that meet QM standards. Check out our webinar with Quality Matters on using CourseArc to meet the QM Standards.

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CourseArc

MAY 19, 2016

If you are designing and developing eLearning, you are most likely going to need voice-over work. Studio microphone and pop shield on mic stand. 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.

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CourseArc

JANUARY 30, 2022

We’re not talking about the design aesthetics (though we’ve discussed this in previous posts ) — we’re talking about accessibility. Here’s an example: in our 12 Helpful Resources for Instructional Design article, we highlight books and websites. Color is important in online course design. Color Contrast.

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CourseArc

JANUARY 12, 2022

As such, there will continue to be high demand for quality online content–and a high demand for enterprises to produce high-quality content rooted in design best practices. The best professional learning content is deep-seated in design best practices, educational science, and is created in a collaborative and intentional process.

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Compliance Training Case Study Enterprise SCORM 130

CourseArc

MARCH 9, 2023

As someone who continues to have a foot in the online / digital learning space through my consulting firm Consult4Ed Group , our team’s main focus when building and/or designing a build is to be intentional about making the learning meaningful and designing with the user experience in mind.

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Education Case Study Micro-Learning eLearning Consultant 246

CourseArc

MARCH 27, 2023

is a modified version of Microsoft’s Inclusive Design Toolkit. While much of accessibility work focuses on ensuring people with disabilities have equal access to online information and activities, it benefits everyone. This image, created by Elisabeth Aguilera and Netta Korhonen, from Arbetsförmedlingen.se

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CourseArc

APRIL 16, 2018

Teacher-Designed Blended Learning Models. Teachers are likely to see the best results when they combine their own instruction methods with a well-developed technology product to create a teacher- designed blended lea rning model. Such a model allows a teacher to determine what content is best for his or her classroom.

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CourseArc

MAY 10, 2017

.” The same can be said about instructional design and the development of eLearning content. Learning objectives are to instructional designers is the same as a map is to a traveler. With the proper learning objectives in place, designing a relevant, engaging and useful course becomes a lot easier. WANT MORE HELP?

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Learning Objects Learning Objectives Taxonomy Bloom 133

CourseArc

DECEMBER 28, 2016

His pioneering work in instructional design led to a systematic approach to learning that we know today as Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction. This famed nine-step process can be adapted to help instructional designers and trainers in all fields create highly-effective courses in any topic. Gain Learners’ Attention.

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Instructional Instruction Case Study Learning Objects 153

CourseArc

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Who doesn’t look forward to classes that feel uniquely designed for them? Remember… consider these key traits as a starting point when you design a course for adults. This strengthens their ability to see the real-world applications of what they’re learning and builds engagement. Adult learners need flexibility.

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CourseArc

JANUARY 28, 2022

Every learning and development program is designed to meet the strategic goals of the organization. Comprehension of instructional design will help learning officers develop programs that utilize best practices and proven methodologies that ultimately increase workforce development.

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Compliance Training Case Study Instructional Design Social Media 130

CourseArc

APRIL 19, 2017

Instructional designers are guided by these same types of parameters when ensuring their courses meet specific learning objectives. Let’s look at the process of designing good learning objectives, so you can build the various elements of your course or training in service of a clear purpose with measurable outcomes.

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CourseArc

APRIL 27, 2017

At CourseArc, we build tools that make online course creation as simple and easy as possible, even for users who have no prior experience in programming or design. This means that ease of use is our top priority — and today we’re proud to announce a new feature that makes our course design even simpler!

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CourseArc

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Unlike regular classroom-based courses, digital learning poses an additional set of challenges for instructional designers and students alike. Sometimes even the most well-designed courses may not resonate with certain learners. Design for Simplicity. Design with Empathy. Tell Stories.

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Case Study eLearning Strategy Instructional Design Brain 100

CourseArc

JUNE 20, 2016

Many instructional designers find working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) challenging. This is where instructional designers come into play. If SMEs go off on a tangent, instructional designers should help them to get back on track by classifying the information into the tree categories: must know, should know, and nice to know.

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Case Study Instructional Design Expert Learning Objects 113

CourseArc

APRIL 28, 2020

You can also consider taking an online course in instructional design. Universal Design for Learning – Guidelines to steer your online courses. Are there things you wish you did differently now that you tried one way? If not, make a goal to think of that over the next few weeks as you finish and review your first version.

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Teach Blended Learning Online Case Study 189

CourseArc

AUGUST 8, 2016

While all eLearning courses must be instructionally sound, fun, and engaging, technical training is much harder to design as the content is almost always dull and, at the same time, extremely critical for accurately performing the job. So, what can instructional designers do to increase engagement and improve retention of the material?

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Learner Simulations Instructional Design eLearning 100

CourseArc

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Course evaluations are often an afterthought, a last-minute addition to the overwhelming instructional design process. While many instructional designers realize the importance of course evaluations, often the process of corralling SMEs and working on many iterations of multiple courses take precedence over developing evaluations.

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Evalution Instructional Design Metrics Course 100

CourseArc

APRIL 14, 2020

Clear designations on what is most important for students to complete if they have limited time. Set up a designated workspace to reduce distractions and have supplies handy. Indications of where students should be able to complete a task or assignment alone and where they may need help from a parent. Change it if it isn’t working.

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Teach Online Lesson Simulations 182

CourseArc

APRIL 13, 2016

At CourseArc we have created hundreds of engaging online modules for our clients and in this process we have found that many K-12 organizations, universities, and corporate training departments have few to no resources with formal training in instructional design. In this module we will. explain copyright laws.

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Develop Instructional Design Storyboard Learning Objects 100

CourseArc

MAY 10, 2016

At CourseArc we have created hundreds of engaging online modules for our clients and in this process we have found that many K-12 organizations, universities, and corporate training departments have few to no resources with formal training in instructional design. apply Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation to your course design.

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Evalution Instructional Design ROI Module 100

CourseArc

MAY 6, 2016

Instructional designers and developers carry out several tests of their content and courses before final roll-out. Learn more about instructional design and eLearning with our free, online course: Principles of Instructional Design: A Roadmap for Creating Engaging eLearning Content.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Free 100

CourseArc

APRIL 10, 2020

HIP was designed as an interactive resource for K-12 educators. A new set of modules was designed for families to make it less intimidating for parents not familiar with curricular jargon. ” Director of Education, David Armenti.

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Diversity Training Free Education Teams 130

CourseArc

APRIL 10, 2020

HIP was designed as an interactive resource for K-12 educators. A new set of modules was designed for families to make it less intimidating for parents not familiar with curricular jargon. ” Director of Education, David Armenti.

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Diversity Training Free Education Teams 130

CourseArc

JUNE 21, 2017

As the methods for seamlessly including rich media assets in eLearning continue to improve, instructional designers are finding creative uses of audio and video to supplement their text-based courses. How Audio Enhances Instructional Design. Audio is a powerful way to convey information and subtext at the same time.

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CourseArc

MAY 7, 2019

The twelve-week online training course covers all critical aspects of business research and design, including: discovery and business concept identification; market research; funding and financing; public benefits analysis; marketing and operations; and business plan development. ” About CourseArc.

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