CourseArc

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

One of our favorite image editing tools for Mac is Pixelmator. It is an affordable alternative compared to the expensive image editing licenses. This enables someone who is a power user, but maybe not a full time designer, to create really beautiful images without needed to learn a complicated application.

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CourseArc

JUNE 9, 2020

Educators could also rent our traveling artifact trunks or reserve our virtual field trips that allow them to bring our historical artifacts, documents and images directly to their classrooms. Colonial Maryland, an example of a traveling artifact trunk, curated and provided by the Maryland Historical Society.

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Case Study Diversity Training Portal Lesson 130

CourseArc

MARCH 8, 2017

While using tools like Excel or PowerPoint can help in your visualization efforts, there are plenty of services and apps to help you convert your data into more accessible and attractive images, but each has its own strengths and flaws. Image: “ I Heart Graphs ” by Ken Kuchih via Flickr Creative Commons License.

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Tips Picture Images Creative Commons 113

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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Ratio Standards Images Tools 113

CourseArc

JANUARY 4, 2017

Instructional designers have many tools to make their courses more entertaining and engaging, like video, audio, image editing, interactivity, and more. Personalized icons and images. This includes: Font size. Background colors. Also, give thought to: Layout simplicity. Use of white space. When to use bullets versus long sentences.

Design 124

Design Online Course Scanning 124

CourseArc

MAY 3, 2016

This is because our brain processes everything, including text, as pictures therefore reading a word is going to take longer and be laborious compared with processing an icon or image. UDL is a set of guidelines to support high quality content development that provides students equal opportunities to learn, regardless of their abilities.

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Examples Sample Brain Instructional Design 100

CourseArc

MAY 12, 2016

Check out two examples below: Sample Image with Interactive Hotspots. Anyone can setup a free account with H5P or you can install it as a plugin to WordPress or Drupal. H5P allows you to create a variety of different content types. Sample Interactive Video – Check out 3:23 and 4:57. .

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Drupal Examples Sample HTML 100

CourseArc

APRIL 27, 2017

This new interface will make it even easier to edit all of your interactive content, such as image hotspots, flashcards, categorization, and quizzes. A form for editing or adding fields and details for these assets (on the right side). Let us know what you think!

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Version News Knowledge Base Images 140

CourseArc

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

You don’t need to be a designer to use design to your advantage: from the typeface and colors you select to the images that accompany your text, the design elements you choose are all part of communicating effectively with your audience. Think design is only for designers? Think again. .

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Design Case Study Instructional Design Stock 130

CourseArc

APRIL 22, 2016

In addition, CourseArc requires ALT text for all images and includes a popup block that can be used for transcripts. As a result, we completed the following updates: added alternative activities for drag-and-drop exercises. made the flashcard exercises keyboard accessible.

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Exercise Alternatives Standards Consulting 100

CourseArc

APRIL 10, 2020

MdHS collects, preserves and interprets the historically significant art, objects, documents and images from prehistoric Maryland to the present. Within dynamic exhibitions and diverse programs, the institution connects the collections with those who may benefit from the lessons and stories they portray.

Diversity Training 130

Diversity Training Free Education Teams 130

CourseArc

APRIL 10, 2020

MdHS collects, preserves and interprets the historically significant art, objects, documents and images from prehistoric Maryland to the present. Within dynamic exhibitions and diverse programs, the institution connects the collections with those who may benefit from the lessons and stories they portray.

Diversity Training 130

Diversity Training Free Education Teams 130

CourseArc

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Seth Godin speaking at Business of Software 2010 • Image by Betsy Weber. Images by Betsy Warner and Matt Cornock via Flickr Creative Commons license. Renowned marketer, author, online influencer, and thought leader Seth Godin famously wrote: “You don’t find customers for your products. You find products for your customers”.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Simulations Course Create 100

CourseArc

APRIL 13, 2016

determine how images enhance course content and improve learning. In this module we will. identify best practices for filenaming in online course development. explain copyright laws. address issues related to writing skills and styles. identify examples of boilerplates, page elements, and tools that are helpful in developing online courses.

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Develop Instructional Design Storyboard Learning Objects 100

CourseArc

OCTOBER 19, 2017

FEATURED IMAGE: “ Missing Piece ” by OnePoint Services, via Flickr Creative Commons License. ABOVE: Vocabulary building, drag and drop activity, with alternative activity, automatically generated by the system, for students who cannot physically complete the activity.

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Content Online Course vendor 0

CourseArc

APRIL 14, 2020

6-12: The NY Times Picture Prompts – Image driven prompts to inspire writing. PK-5: ESL Games – Games for learning English as a second language. 6-12: Scholastic Learn at Home – Day-by-day projects and articles. PK-5: Bedtime Math – Fun math resource for families.

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Teach Online Lesson Simulations 182

CourseArc

MAY 10, 2017

IMAGE: “ Overcoming Obstacles ” by the U.S. WANT MORE HELP? Check out our 4-step process to create actionable learning objectives for any course! Army via Flickr Creative Commons License.

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Learning Objects Learning Objectives Taxonomy Bloom 133

CourseArc

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Image of hourglass by Alexander Boden via Flickr Creative Commons License. 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. Watch our demo video and see what CourseArc can help you create for your students!

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Lesson Brain Exercise Score 160

CourseArc

APRIL 12, 2017

Image: “ Improvement ” by thinkpublic, via Flickr Creative Commons License. It does not provide corrective suggestions on what steps to take to bridge the gaps between planned learning outcomes and actual post-learning behavior.

Compliance Training 150

Compliance Training Kirkpatrick Effectiveness Metrics 150

CourseArc

JUNE 21, 2017

When that happens, the audio component of a lesson will go to waste — so the key to optimizing the use of audio in your lessons is to deliver it as its own discrete media asset that doesn’t fight for attention with lots of words and images. How Can CourseArc Help?

Audio 0

Audio Online Learning Cognitive Voice 0

CourseArc

MARCH 15, 2017

Image: “ Quiz ” by Animated Heaven, via Flickr Creative Commons License. If they do, you may want to step your difficulty level down a notch or two. After all, a test that no one passes means it might be you, and not your students, who need a refresher.

Effectiveness 211

Effectiveness Create Cognitive Taxonomy 211

CourseArc

APRIL 19, 2017

Image: “ Bullseye ” by Emilio Kuffer, via Flickr Creative Commons License.

Learning Objects 145

Learning Objects Learning Objectives Course Simulations 145

CourseArc

APRIL 14, 2020

6-12: The NY Times Picture Prompts – Image driven prompts to inspire writing. PK-5: ESL Games – Games for learning English as a second language. 6-12: Scholastic Learn at Home – Day-by-day projects and articles. PK-5: Bedtime Math – Fun math resource for families.

Teach 130

Teach Online Case Study Lesson 130

CourseArc

MARCH 22, 2017

” Image: The European Space Agency at work on rover technology, which is literally the intersection of “in-person” and “remote” learning in real time.

Personal 145

Personal Personalization Education Effectiveness 145

CourseArc

JANUARY 26, 2017

Image: “ Web Accessibility Word Cloud ” by Jill Wright, via Flickr Creative Commons License. For even more detail about each section of the criteria, use the Web AIM WCAG 2.0 Checklist to see how your own content measures up.

Compliance Training 100

Compliance Training Education Cognitive Specialist 100

CourseArc

MARCH 1, 2017

Image by Michael Arrighi via Flickr Creative Commons License. When it comes to effective and efficient project management, finding smart ways to keep your team on point and on schedule is the difference between creating something that’s “good enough” and something your whole team can be proud of.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Collaboration Instructional Instruction 100

CourseArc

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Women dressed in traditional Indian Saris at Northampton Community College pose for a picture in front of a Kolam art image of NCC’s logo. What makes Northampton different than other area community colleges? We are able to share the link to the session and update the session as needed without needing to send out a new link.

Community 130

Community Diversity Training Case Study Instructional Design 130

CourseArc

JUNE 24, 2021

Frequently, a lot of information is synthesized into a single image. Flashcard images from Dr. Chuck Benton of Madison Technical Area College’s Heart Anatomy and Anatomy of Vessels course. In science courses, visual representations like pictures, diagrams, or graphs, are key to illustrate concepts or display data.

Diversity Training 130

Diversity Training Case Study Digital Classroom 130

CourseArc

JUNE 17, 2016

By identifying the main idea of each slide, instructional designers will be able to select the most appropriate font, colors, and images. Mnemonic graphics – helps learners retrieve facts from memory by looking at images that represent factual information. The file type selected for images depends on the needs and priorities.

Effectiveness 100

Effectiveness Instructional Design Images PowerPoint 100

CourseArc

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Icons and reference images. Image by Juhan Sonin via Flickr Commercial Use Creative Commons License. What Can Become an RLO? While not all training materials work well as RLOs, the following elements can often be repurposed: Quiz and test formats. Visual layouts. Problem-oriented learning. Exploratory learning modules. Help systems.

Learning Objects 100

Learning Objects Learning Objectives Instructional Design Blended Learning 100

CourseArc

APRIL 9, 2020

They might identify images that are copyright friendly, websites, worksheets, etc. . They support the Subject Matter Experts and provide assistance in the course content development process. Resource Curator: This person finds resources for the Subject Matter Experts.

Teach 147

Teach OER Online Instructional Design 147

CourseArc

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Movement Over Static: The psychology of learners is such that if they are left staring at static images for too long, their attention tends to “drift,” especially if the presenter is not engaging enough. Here are four best practices that eLearning content creators should follow when producing video-based course materials.

Video 178

Video Content Instructional Design Streaming 178

CourseArc

APRIL 9, 2020

They might identify images that are copyright friendly, websites, worksheets, etc. . They support the Subject Matter Experts and provide assistance in the course content development process. Resource Curator: This person finds resources for the Subject Matter Experts.

Teach 130

Teach OER Online Instructional Design 130

CourseArc

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Image: “Word” by Dovydas Čiomėnas , via Flickr Creative Commons license. Maybe you’ll help a fellow teacher find a new way to help students remember something critical! BONUS: if you need help finding words that rhyme, Word Hippo is a handy site to bookmark.

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Help Create Lesson Association 145

CourseArc

APRIL 25, 2019

Include a transcript with your audio and video, label your images with alternate text, and use appropriate text sizing and color contrasts. As educators, we are responsible for meeting the needs of all of our learners which can be challenging with online content. It doesn’t have to be more difficult, though!

Quality 262

Quality Content Online Blended Learning 262

CourseArc

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Image: “ Exam ” by AlbertoG via Flickr Creative Commons License. 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.

eLearning Strategy 100

eLearning Strategy Strategy Instructional Design Lesson 100

CourseArc

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Money image courtesy of a Creative Commons license by TaxCredits.net. Therefore, taking the time to collect data before you try to build support for training implementation is absolutely crucial for any project’s success. RELATED: Read our tips on how to make professional development training better , more enjoyable, and more effective.

ROI 100

ROI Metrics Training Train 100