CourseArc

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Since instructional designers develop so many types of resources—like eLearning courses, instructors’ manuals for classroom use, learning games, training courses for use in workplaces—there are always new skills to pick up. The eLearning Designer’s Academy. Freelance Instructional Designers, eLearning Developers, & LXDs.

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CourseArc

APRIL 18, 2016

According to WebAIM , captions are text versions of the spoken word presented within multimedia. On the web, synchronized, equivalent captions should be provided any time multimedia content (generally meaning both visual and auditory content) is present. Want to learn more about creating eLearning content?

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CourseArc

JULY 28, 2023

This can, in part, be achieved by adopting the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework which provides guidance and structure around what instructors do to engage students, the ways in which academic content is presented, and how the college setting allows students to express themselves during the learning process.

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CourseArc

MAY 26, 2016

It’s a fact that even the best eLearning course cannot teach people how to operate an aircraft because operating an aircraft is a psychomotor skill, which requires real-life practice. It can either be a combination of face-to-face delivery with eLearning activities, or eLearning delivery with an informal learning component.

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Informal Learning Informal Blended Learning Wiki 113

CourseArc

APRIL 18, 2024

Reducing Barriers : For learners with disabilities, such as dyslexia or cognitive impairments, plain language can reduce barriers to learning by presenting information clearly in a straightforward manner. Final Thoughts Plain language is not just a buzzword. It’s a powerful writing approach in successful course design.

Cognitive 130

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CourseArc

APRIL 21, 2020

NearPod and PearDeck : These take slide presentations to the next level to engage all students at once. Summative Assessments in eLearning : Here’s a comprehensive list of tips and types. They can be given daily or weekly to help you determine when students are ready to advance. Evaluating and Improving Course Quality .

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Teach Online Case Study Examples 182

CourseArc

DECEMBER 28, 2016

But effectively gaining students’ attention in eLearning is not that simple, because students have many more stimuli competing for their attention beyond just what you want them to see onscreen. Just as commercials only have a few seconds to grab people’s attention, the same principle applies to eLearning.

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Instructional Instruction Case Study Learning Objects 153

CourseArc

JUNE 20, 2016

Therefore, eLearning professionals must build strong and productive relationships with their SMEs. They will help eLearning professionals figure out what information needs to be included in the course. Since Subject Matter Experts are not part of the eLearning team, they may not be familiar with the process or expectations.

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Case Study Instructional Design Expert Learning Objects 113

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 often have you seen adult learners “tune out” during presentations or slide shows, no matter how fascinating the topic might be?

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CourseArc

APRIL 21, 2020

NearPod and PearDeck : These take slide presentations to the next level to engage all students at once. Summative Assessments in eLearning : Here’s a comprehensive list of tips and types. They can be given daily or weekly to help you determine when students are ready to advance. Evaluating and Improving Course Quality .

Teach 130

Teach Online Case Study Examples 130

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. Your goal is to reduce complex data points and present them in ways that are simple to understand at a glance. Visualizing data helps others make sense of it.

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CourseArc

MAY 3, 2016

According to the National Center on UDL , Learners differ in the ways that they perceive and comprehend information that is presented to them…… Others may simply grasp information quicker or more efficiently through visual or auditory means rather than printed text. sample default text that has been setup for a video.

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Examples Sample Brain Instructional Design 100

CourseArc

MARCH 29, 2017

Unfamiliarity with online courses, confusion about the technologies, or being unaware of what self-directed learning entails can be huge barriers to student success in eLearning or compliance training. One of the best tools for eLearning success is the learner’s ability to self-direct and control their learning process.

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Compliance Training Help Online Tips 100

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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Effectiveness Create Cognitive Taxonomy 211

CourseArc

MAY 17, 2017

Developing an eLearning course from scratch is a different process than converting an existing Instructor-Led Training (ILT) course into a digital course. For example, you may choose to present all information related to the care of a new pet sequentially, starting with “Adoption” through “End-of-Life Care.”

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Compliance Training Learning Objects Course Online 124

CourseArc

JANUARY 4, 2017

However, instead of randomly creating courses using any/all of these tools, or packing new tools into a module just because they seem trendy or expected, course developers must follow sound instructional design principles to make their eLearning truly effective. Begin with a Clear Course Syllabus / Content Outline. Content Accessibility.

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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. Here is a link to a sample Level 1 evaluation using Google Forms embedded within CourseArc. Level 2 evaluations usually take a form of a test.

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Evalution Instructional Design Metrics Course 100

CourseArc

JANUARY 30, 2018

Technology is present in every facet of life. Students at every level of education, from pre-K to graduate and professional studies, present with different abilities and needs. Sample Bar Graph that Includes an Accessible, Alternative Version in a Table.

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Compliance Training Diversity Training Online Learning Online 138

CourseArc

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

One of the accessibility requirements is to ensure that the visual presentation of text and images of text has a contrast ratio of at least 7.1 to meet the AAA standard. WebAIM provides a great tool for checking the color contrast of your background and foreground colors. WebAIM Contrast Checker.

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CourseArc

JANUARY 28, 2022

Strong Presentation & Persuasion Skills. For those individuals that have the honor of leading the learning and development of an organization, these skills and attributes can ensure success for their organization and employees.

Compliance Training 130

Compliance Training Case Study Instructional Design Social Media 130

CourseArc

DECEMBER 21, 2016

As a result, not everyone enrolled in the course will appreciate the “standard” content presented. Leverage Customizable eLearning Tools. Even across the great generational divide , you are bound to have some learners who are very familiar with the content being taught and others who are less acquainted with the topic.

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CourseArc

APRIL 28, 2020

Blended learning classrooms can provide an effective and engaging learning experience that allows teachers flexibility in how they present and pace material for students. What Role and Benefits Can Online Learning Have in the Everyday Classroom?

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Teach Blended Learning Online Case Study 189

CourseArc

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We have all used the buzzwords, skimmed articles, and attended conferences and presentations with the intention of doing better. We all know the system is broken, yet major changes are not instituted, or fully embraced and utilized to their fullest potential. But inequities still exist.

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CourseArc

APRIL 6, 2020

While synchronous might be an easier or quicker way to get started (once you learn how to use the tool), presenting a mix of delivery methods is helpful because students who are new to online may need more time and support to adjust to the new instructional methods.

Teach 130

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CourseArc

JANUARY 30, 2022

requires all non-text content that is presented to the user to have a text alternative that serves the equivalent purpose. If there is no alt text, the screen reader will simply say “IMAGE” with no frame of reference. So the person will not have an idea of what the image is or its context within the text. .

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CourseArc

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Our course creators also have access to a variety of teaching methods and multiple options for presenting new content. These include interactive exercises that encourage the practice of key concepts, self-checks and practice activities, and quizzes that include contextual feedback with every answer.

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Lesson Brain Exercise Score 160

CourseArc

APRIL 28, 2020

Blended learning classrooms can provide an effective and engaging learning experience that allows teachers flexibility in how they present and pace material for students. What Role and Benefits Can Online Learning Have in the Everyday Classroom?

Teach 130

Teach Blended Learning Online Case Study 130

CourseArc

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Presented by Jon Farmer and Katie Walker from University of Alaska Anchorage and Teresa Valais from American University on February 5, 2020. Want to learn more about CourseArc? Free 30-Day Trial Schedule a Demo.

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Quality Design Course Instructional Design 26

CourseArc

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The explosive popularity of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC’s) has further stressed one key fact: If instructional designers want to engage learners in a way that produces a high percentage of content absorption, then video-based eLearning is the way to do it, especially when teaching practical, hands-on courses.

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Video Content Instructional Design Streaming 178

CourseArc

MARCH 20, 2019

Technology is present in every facet of life. Students at every level of education, from pre-K to graduate and professional studies, present with different abilities and needs. Sample Bar Graph that Includes an Accessible, Alternative Version in a Table.

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Compliance Training Online Learning Online Cognitive 20

CourseArc

APRIL 19, 2023

It also helps low literacy readers and people with learning disabilities by removing the stress of reading and presenting information in an optimal format. Students Recent studies suggest that learners profit most from mixed presentations. It makes sense: TTS eases the internet experience for the 1 out of 5 people who have dyslexia.

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Text-to-Speech Authoring Tools Voice Sound 246

CourseArc

APRIL 9, 2020

Chunk” your eLearning content into bite-sized modules. Present Content. Use the live session for interaction, dialogue, chat, modeling, and demonstration. Keep the content fresh and avoid duplicating what has been covered asynchronously. Asynchronous Teaching and Learning Tips. Less can be more! Inform Learner of Objectives.

Teach 147

Teach OER Online Instructional Design 147

CourseArc

APRIL 9, 2020

Chunk” your eLearning content into bite-sized modules. Present Content. Use the live session for interaction, dialogue, chat, modeling, and demonstration. Keep the content fresh and avoid duplicating what has been covered asynchronously. Asynchronous Teaching and Learning Tips. Less can be more! Inform Learner of Objectives.

Teach 130

Teach OER Online Instructional Design 130

CourseArc

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Assessments are a critical component of eLearning courses, but is there a best practice for designing their frequency or depth? Such tests are typically presented at the end of a course, upon lesson completion, or as part of the final semester exam. How Should You Design Your Online Course’s Assessments?

eLearning Strategy 100

eLearning Strategy Strategy Instructional Design Lesson 100

CourseArc

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Podcasted training materials may not be as compelling to listen to as the case explored on “Serial,” but instructional designers can take a nod from the presentation of the format and apply it to training. Storytelling is one of the simplest yet most memorable and effective ways to present content.

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Podcasts Podcaster Podcasting Effectiveness 100

CourseArc

JUNE 24, 2021

The inherent nature of CourseArc design allows faculty to present visually appealing and engaging activities. We believe the pandemic has provided opportunities for academia to rethink how we deliver content to our students. The variety of building blocks available allows the opportunity for endless layout combinations.

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Diversity Training Case Study Digital Classroom 130