CourseArc

APRIL 14, 2020

You have successfully launched your lessons online. Start providing parents with a plan for each lesson or unit covered to give them a sense of what to expect and how they can help. A “Parent’s Plan” can include the following: Information not usually shared with students to guide the parent in the lesson. Congratulations!

Teach 130

Teach Online Case Study Lesson 130

CourseArc

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Is it better to binge on new lessons, or to learn incrementally over time? For content creators, this means you can help your learners retain your lessons through the following reinforcement tactics. when they’re first introduced, and then include them in subsequent lessons or chapters as a means of reinforcement.

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Lesson Brain Exercise Score 160

CourseArc

JUNE 21, 2017

Audio-enhanced lessons help make the learning experience much more robust, functional, and accessible. Other benefits of audio-enhanced lessons include: Context through Vocal Inflection: Even brilliantly written and artfully designed text and graphics may not be able to convey the essence of a concept or theory the same way spoken words can.

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Audio Online Learning Cognitive Voice 0

CourseArc

JULY 18, 2017

While the lessons we share will be framed in the context of Moodle, our underlying principles can be applied to any LMS. Sample Lesson on World War I from a Modern World History Course. See Examples of CourseArc Modules in Action. Sample Pages from an Accessibility Training Course for Content Creators.

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LMS Examples Moodle Sample 165

CourseArc

DECEMBER 28, 2016

For example: Create “recap” modules to review information, develop interactive scenarios that integrate concepts from previous lessons, or link character-based stories in your new content to events from stories used in past lessons to create a narrative that advances in complexity with the lessons being explained.

Instructional 153

Instructional Instruction Case Study Learning Objects 153

CourseArc

APRIL 28, 2020

For example, having a video to watch allows students to pause while they are taking notes or hear the lesson in a different way. Students can complete or continue classwork at home which gives parents the opportunity to see students interact with their lessons.

Teach 189

Teach Blended Learning Online Case Study 189

CourseArc

APRIL 21, 2020

Below are some tools and examples: Assess Prior Knowledge : Pre-assessments are helpful for gauging the pace of learning and direction of a lesson or course. Exit Tickets : Use these to assess student understanding of course material as you move through the lessons.

Teach 182

Teach Online Case Study Examples 182

CourseArc

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Therefore, you should include engaging and memorable stories within your lessons, or use storytelling principles to design the lessons themselves. For instance, a good practice may be to ask review questions related to Lessons 1 and 2 during your Lesson 3 assessment. Design with Empathy.

Case Study 100

Case Study eLearning Strategy Instructional Design Brain 100

CourseArc

JULY 11, 2016

Therefore, framing a course goal such as the following will embed all of the above principles: Learning Objective # 1 – After completing this lesson, learners should be able to identify proper kitchen-fire control.

Learning Objects 100

Learning Objects Taxonomy Learning Objectives Wiki 100

CourseArc

APRIL 28, 2020

For example, having a video to watch allows students to pause while they are taking notes or hear the lesson in a different way. Students can complete or continue classwork at home which gives parents the opportunity to see students interact with their lessons.

Teach 130

Teach Blended Learning Online Case Study 130

CourseArc

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Often, those who set the curriculum (college boards, governing bodies, boards of directors, senior corporate executives) may mandate certain changes to the curriculum — especially if legal or scientific changes to the field affect the lessons. Some Lessons Need to Be Repeated… but Not Literally.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Compliance Training Instructional Instruction 100

CourseArc

APRIL 21, 2020

Below are some tools and examples: Assess Prior Knowledge : Pre-assessments are helpful for gauging the pace of learning and direction of a lesson or course. Exit Tickets : Use these to assess student understanding of course material as you move through the lessons.

Teach 130

Teach Online Case Study Examples 130

CourseArc

AUGUST 8, 2016

To keep the learner engaged, designers must include interactive assignments, quizzes and hands-on exercises throughout the lesson – not just at the end of the course. Make it Flexible: Most classroom courses start from Lesson 1 and proceed sequentially to the end of the course.

Learner 100

Learner Simulations Instructional Design eLearning 100

CourseArc

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Focus on adapting lesson plans to what your learners are already bringing to the table. Adult learners often bring a wealth—and wide range—of experience to any course. Use this to your advantage! Take adults’ expertise into account to develop course materials that are tailored to their skills, needs, and interests.

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Learner Case Study Performance Support Stock 130

CourseArc

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Will they be viewing your lessons on on their laptops, or on their phones? By carefully analyzing your target audience and their needs BEFORE you build, you’ll be better prepared to produce highly beneficial training that your students will enjoy, engage with , and remember long after the lesson has ended.

Instructional Design 100

Instructional Design Simulations Course Create 100

CourseArc

APRIL 16, 2018

Students should be able to move through lessons at their own pace and direction and have access to an array of virtual tools. Education leaders interested in investing in educational technology to support blended learning in their classrooms and beyond should examine whether it enables the best of both learning experiences.

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Blended Learning Blended Classroom Custom 162

CourseArc

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Catering to User Preferences Will Help Lessons Resonate. Our platform allows you to create boilerplate courses that offer a consistent look and feel throughout your courses, thus reducing the learning curve as users move through your lessons.

Course 100

Course Online Case Study Design 100

CourseArc

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The book highlights interactivity in design and guides the reader through lessons to help avoid common design challenges. Michael Allen’s guide features best practices for creating engaging and effective online educational experiences. Intro to Design: A Crash Course for Non-Designers (CourseArc ebook) .

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Instructional Design Resources Instructional Instruction 147

CourseArc

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Digital resources that teachers can easily blend into and correlate with their lesson plans and students can use for practice at school, home, or in a flipped classroom model.

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Content Online Course vendor 0

CourseArc

APRIL 19, 2017

To ensure that your courses meet the desired instructional objectives, start mapping various elements of the course (Modules, Chapters, Lessons, Activities, Assessments) to specific learning objectives. Tying Course Elements to Learning Objectives.

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Learning Objects Learning Objectives Course Simulations 145

CourseArc

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

As a result, many adult or senior students who are new to distance learning perform poorly in their courses, which reduces their motivation and their likelihood of completing future lessons. This same unease worries first-time eLearners who not only have to learn a new lesson, but they also have to learn how to learn all over again.

Blended Learning 100

Blended Learning Online Learning Online Tutorial 100

CourseArc

APRIL 6, 2020

Consider recording shorter lessons so students can watch them when they are ready to learn. Keep in mind longer videos may be harder for students to view with bandwidth issues or they may just lose focus. Older students may also be helping younger students with their learning, so they may need asynchronous content to help them catch up.

Teach 130

Teach Online Synchronous Asynchronous 130

CourseArc

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Starting out small by incorporating one OER per lesson, can ease the burden of fear. In order to become an expert and to feel truly confident in utilizing the benefits of OER, the first step is to start and to accept that it won’t always be perfect.

OER 130

OER Case Study License Open 130

CourseArc

JULY 14, 2016

Just like with eLearning, one can learn how to program using lessons on a smartphone or a tablet; but you certainly cannot teach someone how to become an astronaut purely through mobile learning experiences!

Mobile Learning 100

Mobile Learning Mobile Solution Design 100

CourseArc

MARCH 22, 2017

Dissemination – Lessons can reach well beyond the confines of a classroom, campus, or training center. Responsiveness – Online content can quickly be updated, revised and made more up-to-date. Variety – Content can be delivered via richly integrated multimedia (video, simulations, gaming, etc.).

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Personal Personalization Education Effectiveness 145

CourseArc

MARCH 8, 2017

Even the simple act of using the right number(s), shade(s), and hues of color when presenting your data could help you get the exact results you want from your next lesson or presentation. So, what are the best and most effective practices to consider during data visualization? Let’s take a look at just a few of them.

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Tips Picture Images Creative Commons 113

CourseArc

JANUARY 10, 2017

Video is a powerful instructional tool, but some of your students will need the extra step of captions in order to fully appreciate the message in a video-based lesson. This can be a time-consuming process, but fortunately several tools have been created to make this easier for online teachers and instructional designers.

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Hosting Video Tools YouTube 100

CourseArc

APRIL 9, 2020

Start with the plan of what you intended to teach and go through each lesson. What can be delivered online as-is and where are there gaps for lessons that would have done face-to-face that now needs to change? . When creating content, consider if the lesson will occur synchronously or asynchronously. Learn more here. .

Teach 147

Teach OER Online Instructional Design 147

CourseArc

APRIL 9, 2020

Start with the plan of what you intended to teach and go through each lesson. What can be delivered online as-is and where are there gaps for lessons that would have done face-to-face that now needs to change? . When creating content, consider if the lesson will occur synchronously or asynchronously. Learn more here. .

Teach 130

Teach OER Online Instructional Design 130

CourseArc

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Mnemonic devices are helpful memory cues that are often made up based on the specific details of the lesson at hand. If your lesson involves a checklist of information, you can introduce an acronym to help students remember the content keywords of that lesson. One handy set of memory tools are known as mnemonic devices.

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Help Create Lesson Association 145

CourseArc

JUNE 28, 2017

This means that if learners aren’t actively engaged with their lessons, everything you’ve taught them will eventually fade away. When creating a poll or survey to use in a classroom setting, consider the following tips: Poll students before they learn a new lesson as a way to test their preexisting knowledge, presumptions, or biases.

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Poll Survey Cognitive Brain 0

CourseArc

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Such tests are typically presented at the end of a course, upon lesson completion, or as part of the final semester exam. Frequent Quizzes – This strategy espouses presenting learners with frequent quizzes at various intervals during a lesson or at multiple times during a particular milestone. What the Evidence Suggests.

eLearning Strategy 100

eLearning Strategy Strategy Instructional Design Lesson 100

CourseArc

JUNE 24, 2021

CourseArc allows teams of educators to co-create lessons resulting in stronger lessons based on the collective intellect of all involved. CourseArc modules can be provided to new faculty members allowing them to begin instruction on solid ground.

Diversity Training 130

Diversity Training Case Study Digital Classroom 130

CourseArc

APRIL 5, 2017

Or, if you’re a teacher with a great ILT track record or an expertise in a popular subject, your institution may ask you to adapt your lessons for digital students. There’s more to creating a successful online course than a literal point-by-point conversion of what works in an ILT lesson plan. Not so fast!

Personal 145

Personal Personalization Course ILT 145

CourseArc

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Providing relevant and timely feedback to students as they’re in the process of learning is a critical component of ensuring that students actually remember the lessons. By nature, online learning often feels condensed or compressed, and not every topic or lesson is covered in as much depth as it would be in a classroom setting.

Phillips 100

Phillips Kirkpatrick Instructional Design Evalution 100

CourseArc

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

These tools can be creatively reused to save time when designing eLearning lessons or creating editable course templates. CourseArc also makes it easy to create reusable modules, like orientations or individual lessons, which you can then employ in multiple courses. RLOs 101 – What Are They? What Can Become an RLO?

Learning Objects 100

Learning Objects Learning Objectives Instructional Design Blended Learning 100

CourseArc

MAY 24, 2017

Now let’s explore the process of assessing your learners’ progress to make sure your course clearly and effectively delivers its intended lessons. Defining Teaching and Learning Activities. This is where you specify all of the pedagogical tactics that the course will utilize. Evaluating Assessment Strategies.

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Assessment Compliance Training Learning Objects Course 124