CourseArc

MAY 10, 2017

For example, when designing a course to teach employees how to operate a certain piece of equipment safely, it’s often tempting to outline course objectives in a manner like… The objectives of this course are to: help factory staff learn key operating procedures. These will form the building blocks upon which everything else will grow.

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

Example: If your objective is to train users to troubleshoot problems in a specific program or operating system, your content must go beyond delivering theories or serving as a reference (with anecdotes, diagrams, etc.) What do they WANT to know that will pique their interest and get them excited about learning this subject?

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CourseArc

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

For example, content in a course for marketing professionals will be better retained if your examples, case studies, and assignments are related to the marketing business, rather than to manufacturing or health care. Offer Timely Feedback.

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CourseArc

APRIL 19, 2017

Examples of Clear Learning Objectives. D = Degree. This is the standard against which the learning objectives will be measured. It defines when a particular learning objective will be considered successfully met.

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CourseArc

MARCH 8, 2017

For example, instead of providing rows and rows of complicated data and leaving your audience to wonder how it all connects, refine your data as much as you can into higher-level information that establishes your big picture (but be prepared to provide additional details if requested).

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CourseArc

JUNE 21, 2017

For example, if you’ve ever read a transcript and then watched that same interview, you know how how much context from body language and vocal inflection doesn’t make it onto the page.)

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CourseArc

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

For example, don’t list vital information ONLY in a video; make sure that information is also searchable in a text format. YouTube caption example by Jil Wright via Flickr’s Creative Commons License. Some learners prefer reading, some prefer audio and video, and some prefer hands-on learning.

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JUNE 7, 2017

For example, if your team knows that Task A must get done before Task B can get started, but Task C is entirely independent of either of those deliverables, they can work ahead on Task C while they wait for Task A to wrap up.

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MAY 17, 2017

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.” These tactics of information arrangement can also work in tandem.

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Compliance Training Learning Objects Course Online 124

CourseArc

JANUARY 4, 2017

Design courses to integrate with assistive technology — for example, most scanned documents aren’t compatible with assistive technology readers. While it may not always be possible to make your eLearning fully Section 508-Compliant , consider incorporating the following: Include alternate text for every graphic or image used.

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CourseArc

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

And lastly, keep learning and exploring new tools, pedagogy, and trends in online education that can take your program to the next level. NCC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends across all areas of the college community and is not bounded by any single school, location, or group.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2017

For example, if you’re conducting workplace training on “how to deal with a fire on the factory floor,” you can create an acronym that covers the proper sequence in which they should respond to a fire: RACE – Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish. As proven by our “30 days” example, rhymes can be a potent memory training tool.

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Help Create Lesson Association 145

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OCTOBER 26, 2016

EXAMPLE: That’s correct! EXAMPLE: The correct answer is B. Instructional designers should therefore highlight why the answer is incorrect, while also illustrating the consequences of the selected incorrect option: EXAMPLE: Sorry, but the response you selected is incorrect. The correct answer is B.

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Phillips Kirkpatrick Instructional Design Evalution 100

CourseArc

MAY 24, 2017

For example, you may decide that 50% of each student’s final grade will be derived from his or her performance on assignments, 30% from tests, and 20% from their active participation in class discussions. Key points to consider: How will the course be graded? Will the grades be subjective or objective?

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APRIL 5, 2017

For example, in PowerPoint-based courses that are led by an instructor at the head of the room, s/he can: control the flow of the course. What works well in person doesn’t always work as well online, where you can’t guarantee that you’ll have your students’ undivided attention in real time. skip or gloss over content.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2017

You can see examples of multiple choice and true/false quizzes designed in the CourseArc platform — including contextual feedback , which helps students understand not only which answers are correct but why.

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eLearning Strategy Strategy Instructional Design Lesson 100

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JUNE 28, 2017

For example, if you’re teaching a safety training module, you could start by asking your learners how many of a certain type of accident — say, fall-related injuries — happen in their industry each year.

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DECEMBER 6, 2016

For example, most Millennials prefer interactive eLearning experiences to being “talked at.” While it is nearly impossible to meet the needs of all learners in just one training program, instructional designers should keep each generation’s preferences and habits in mind so the media you create feels vital and relevant.

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Wiki Instructional Design Tips Training 100

CourseArc

JUNE 14, 2019

Something as simple as going over questions from a Calculus homework assignment would be an example of formative feedback. Discover how these best practices come together in our sample World War course – developed entirely in CourseArc! Explore Our Sample Course Want to learn more about CourseArc? See It All in Action.

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