CourseArc

JUNE 15, 2022

Employee Buy-In for New Technology Adoption. Why you need it and how to do it . It doesn’t matter how large or small your organization is, digital transformation projects – whether updating old technologies or adopting new ones – have a 70% chance of failure. That’s according to a 2020 study conducted by Boston Consulting Group. What does the impact of failure look like (besides the obvious)?

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CourseArc

MAY 30, 2022

Creating Better Content with Lessons Learned. from Brain Research. The brain is arguably one of the most complex organs of the body, and one we still do not fully understand. While we do know that it weighs 3 pounds, and brain information can travel up to 268 miles per hour (the equivalent of the speed of a Bugatti Veyron, the world’s fastest car), there is still so much about the brain we don’t know.

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Brain Research Content Lesson 246

CourseArc

JUNE 24, 2021

Q&A: Madison Area Technical College. This Specialty College Strengthened Its Online Offerings to Support a Diverse Set of Learners. Madison Area Technical College is known for their real-world, smart approach to learning – offering students innovative, high-tech career programs and college transfer opportunities. Since the College’s humble trade school beginnings in 1912, Madison College has reflected the world around it.

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Diversity Training Case Study Learner Online 130

CourseArc

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Q&A: Northampton Community College. This Lehigh Valley Community College Has Made Equity, Diversity and Inclusion a Major Priority . Northampton Community College is well known for their innovative programs, outstanding faculty and student achievements. With one of the largest scholarship programs in Pennsylvania, Northampton Community College serves as one of the most affordable premier educational institutions in the Pennsylvania region. .

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Diversity Training Community Case Study Instructional Design 130

CourseArc

OCTOBER 26, 2021

OER for Precedent. Why an Open Educational Resources Model Means More Opportunities for All Learners. Our system is broken. Like many inside and outside the education system in the United States and globally, the cry for equity has been bellowed for years. We all know the system is broken, yet major changes are not instituted, or fully embraced and utilized to their fullest potential.

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OER Case Study Learner Education 130

CourseArc

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Design for Non-Designers. Design Fundamentals Everyone Needs to Know. Design is all around us. From the giant billboards down to the gum in your bag, everything we see has been carefully designed by someone, with the intention of evoking certain reactions. Think design is only for designers? Think again. . 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

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Design Case Study eLearning Tools Instructional Design 130

CourseArc

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Top Five Predictions for 2022 – eLearning Edition. We’ve been in this business for a while, so here is what we predict will be the top trends for 2022 for online education and training. 1. Flexible Education Options for Learners of All Ages. We all know that the world has changed a lot since 2020, especially in the way we do business and deliver education.

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Corporate eLearning eLearning Predictions Case Study 162

CourseArc

DECEMBER 20, 2021

12 Helpful Resources for Instructional Design. Top books, blogs, videos, and more to excel as an instructional designer. Instructional design is the thoughtful application of design aspects — like color theory, typography, and user experience — to create educational resources. Those learning experiences can take place in a variety of settings: in-school, out-of-school, on the job, and more.

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Instructional Design Instructional Instruction Resources 147

CourseArc

JANUARY 12, 2022

Leveling Up Your Professional Learning. A Case for Setting a Standard Framework for Professional Learning Online Content Development. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the online learning spotlight shone brightly on K-12 and higher education. Rightfully so, as school systems and higher education institutions across the world were scrambling to find a better online learning solution, or enhance what they already had.

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Compliance Training Learning SCORM Case Study 130

CourseArc

JANUARY 28, 2022

So You Want to Be a Chief Learning Officer: Here’s What It Takes. Learning officers go by many names in organizations large and small: chief learning officer, chief knowledge officer, training director, head of learning and development, chief education officer, and the list goes on. Whatever the title may be, there’s a clear demand for organizations to think more strategically about how they use and deploy their human capital assets.

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Compliance Training Learning Case Study Instructional Design 130

CourseArc

JANUARY 30, 2022

Top Five Tips to Create Accessible Content. Despite good intentions, not all website content is created equal. We’re not talking about the design aesthetics (though we’ve discussed this in previous posts ) — we’re talking about accessibility. Well-executed content creates a better user experience for everyone. When content on a website is accessible, it means all users, regardless of their level of ability, condition, or circumstance are able to access it.

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CourseArc

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Traits of Adult Learners. And How to Keep Them Engaged. Working with adult learners comes with a lot of perks. They’re savvy, motivated learners who have specific goals in mind and they bring valuable personal experience that instructors can leverage to create engaging learning experiences. There are four key traits of adult learners that are important to keep in mind to build a comfortable, supportive learning environment that they’ll appreciate.

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CourseArc

APRIL 9, 2020

Step 2: Rapid Development of Online Content . What Will You Teach? At the core of every course is content. Depending on what you teach, this may also include academic standards. Start with the plan of what you intended to teach and go through each lesson. As you look through your materials, ask yourself these questions: . 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?

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Teach Online Instructional Design OER 130

CourseArc

APRIL 10, 2020

CourseArc, a user-friendly digital content authoring and management platform, and the Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) announced today that they have teamed up to deliver free online education courses on the rich history and culture of Maryland through their Historical Investigations Portal. Since 2018, CourseArc has been an invaluable partner to the Maryland Historical Society, supporting the development of their Historical Investigations Portal (HIP).

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Diversity Training LMS Education Online 130

CourseArc

APRIL 14, 2020

Step 3: Ongoing Support. Congratulations! You have successfully launched your lessons online. That was a big feat! The next step is to ensure appropriate support options are prepared. As an educator, students and parents are looking to you as an expert, even if you’ve never taught online. Put yourself in their shoes to determine what support and resources they need.

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CourseArc

APRIL 21, 2020

Step 4: Evaluation. After following steps 1 to 3 in your journey, you are now several weeks into teaching online. Your courses are established, resources are in place and communication lines are flowing. The final step to consider is evaluation. Evaluation is necessary to ensure students are meeting learning outcomes and preparing for promotion to the next grade level.

Teach 130

Teach Online Learning eLearning Tools 130

CourseArc

APRIL 28, 2020

Step 5: Planning for the Future. Congratulations! Now that you have identified your tools, built basic courses, provided support, and incorporated assessments and feedback, you are on your way to becoming skilled in online development and instruction. The next step is to look towards the future. With so much uncertainty, it is best to be prepared. The beauty of online learning is that the methods and activities can be used whether students return to the classroom, learn from home, or experience

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Blended Learning Online Teach Learning 130

CourseArc

JUNE 9, 2020

Q&A: Maryland Historical Society. Maryland Historical Society Continues to Share Vast Historical Collections Despite Constraints of Pandemic. A worldwide pandemic can easily put the stops on any organization, and it is no different for a premier educational institution such as the Maryland Historical Society. Despite the drastic changes operations have undergone as a result of COVID-19,the Maryland Historical Society continues to delight the minds and hearts of students and history buffs ali

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Diversity Training Case Study Portal Lesson 130

CourseArc

JULY 7, 2020

Q&A: We Are Marcus. We Are Marcus Works to Address Inequities in Education through Mentorship . Christopher C. King, Founder of We Are Marcus. COVID-19 has shed light on a number of issues within our country – with the obvious being major healthcare disparities among different socioeconomic and demographic groups. It has also shed light on major disparities in education.

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CourseArc

JULY 24, 2020

In a time where collaborative virtual learning needs to happen at breakneck speed, CourseArc, a content authoring and management tool, has developed a feature that enables the sharing of course content across counties and states. CourseArc’s client, the Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA), an association of the chiefs of some of the most innovative virtual programs in the United States, is one of the first to utilize this new feature.

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Blended Learning Course Content Association Learning Management System 130

CourseArc

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Q&A: World of Learning Institute. World of Learning Institute Works to Ensure World Language Education is Accessible to Everyone. Dr. Patricia “Pat” Mulroy of the World Learning Institute. With a noble mission to ensure foreign language education is accessible to everyone, the World of Learning (WOL) Institute has capitalized on existing technologies to provide face-to-face world language instruction in a virtual format.

Learning 130

Learning Virtual World Cognitive Instructional 130

CourseArc

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Online learning can conjure some strong love-hate emotions in learners everywhere. Those who are leery of online courses have likely been burned by a bad course experience or burned out trying to create a great course experience for learners of their own. At CourseArc, we are lovers of all things online learning and we have noticed some common traits amongst our team members and the instructional designers wo rking for many of our clients.

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Instructional Design Online Learning Instructional Instruction 130

CourseArc

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Online learning can conjure some strong love-hate emotions in learners everywhere. Those who are leery of online courses have likely been burned by a bad course experience or burned out trying to create a great course experience for learners of their own. At CourseArc, we are lovers of all things online learning and we have noticed some common traits amongst our team members and the instructional designers wo rking for many of our clients.

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Instructional Design Online Learning Instructional Instruction 246

CourseArc

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Q&A: World of Learning Institute. World of Learning Institute Works to Ensure World Language Education is Accessible to Everyone. Dr. Patricia “Pat” Mulroy of the World Learning Institute. With a noble mission to ensure foreign language education is accessible to everyone, the World of Learning (WOL) Institute has capitalized on existing technologies to provide face-to-face world language instruction in a virtual format.

Learning 246

Learning Virtual World Cognitive Instructional 246

CourseArc

JULY 24, 2020

In a time where collaborative virtual learning needs to happen at breakneck speed, CourseArc, a content authoring and management tool, has developed a feature that enables the sharing of course content across counties and states. CourseArc’s client, the Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA), an association of the chiefs of some of the most innovative virtual programs in the United States, is one of the first to utilize this new feature.

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Blended Learning Course Content Association Learning Management System 173

CourseArc

JULY 24, 2020

In a time where collaborative virtual learning needs to happen at breakneck speed, CourseArc, a content authoring and management tool, has developed a feature that enables the sharing of course content across counties and states. CourseArc’s client, the Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA), an association of the chiefs of some of the most innovative virtual programs in the United States, is one of the first to utilize this new feature.

Blended Learning 245

Blended Learning Course Content Association Learning Management System 245

CourseArc

JULY 7, 2020

Q&A: We Are Marcus. We Are Marcus Works to Address Inequities in Education through Mentorship . Christopher C. King, Founder of We Are Marcus. COVID-19 has shed light on a number of issues within our country – with the obvious being major healthcare disparities among different socioeconomic and demographic groups. It has also shed light on major disparities in education.

Mentoring 130

Mentoring Virtual Classroom Distance Learning Education 130

CourseArc

JUNE 9, 2020

Q&A: Maryland Historical Society. Maryland Historical Society Continues to Share Vast Historical Collections Despite Constraints of Pandemic. A worldwide pandemic can easily put the stops on any organization, and it is no different for a premier educational institution such as the Maryland Historical Society. Despite the drastic changes operations have undergone as a result of COVID-19,the Maryland Historical Society continues to delight the minds and hearts of students and history buffs ali

Diversity Training 246

Diversity Training Case Study Portal Lesson 246

CourseArc

APRIL 28, 2020

Step 5: Planning for the Future. Congratulations! Now that you have identified your tools, built basic courses, provided support, and incorporated assessments and feedback, you are on your way to becoming skilled in online development and instruction. The next step is to look towards the future. With so much uncertainty, it is best to be prepared. The beauty of online learning is that the methods and activities can be used whether students return to the classroom, learn from home, or experience

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Blended Learning Online Teach Learning 189

CourseArc

APRIL 21, 2020

Step 4: Evaluation. After following steps 1 to 3 in your journey, you are now several weeks into teaching online. Your courses are established, resources are in place and communication lines are flowing. The final step to consider is evaluation. Evaluation is necessary to ensure students are meeting learning outcomes and preparing for promotion to the next grade level.

Teach 182

Teach Online Learning eLearning Tools 182

CourseArc

APRIL 14, 2020

Step 3: Ongoing Support. Congratulations! You have successfully launched your lessons online. That was a big feat! The next step is to ensure appropriate support options are prepared. As an educator, students and parents are looking to you as an expert, even if you’ve never taught online. Put yourself in their shoes to determine what support and resources they need.

Online 182

Online Teach Learning Simulations 182

CourseArc

APRIL 10, 2020

CourseArc, a user-friendly digital content authoring and management platform, and the Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) announced today that they have teamed up to deliver free online education courses on the rich history and culture of Maryland through their Historical Investigations Portal. Since 2018, CourseArc has been an invaluable partner to the Maryland Historical Society, supporting the development of their Historical Investigations Portal (HIP).

Diversity Training 130

Diversity Training LMS Education Online 130

CourseArc

APRIL 9, 2020

Step 2: Rapid Development of Online Content . What Will You Teach? At the core of every course is content. Depending on what you teach, this may also include academic standards. Start with the plan of what you intended to teach and go through each lesson. As you look through your materials, ask yourself these questions: . 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?

Teach 147

Teach Online Instructional Design OER 147

CourseArc

APRIL 6, 2020

Step 1: Triage & Planning. By March, the school year is typically well under way. Classroom routines are established and the remainder of the year has been planned out. However, this crisis turned everything upside down. Wait, what? Now the entire remainder of the year’s curriculum has to be taught online? Educators across the nation are reeling, feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to start.

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Teach Online LMS Learning 130

CourseArc

MARCH 31, 2020

A New Paradigm. Schools all across the country (and globally) are closed. Administrators and teachers are faced with the daunting task of having to move traditional face-to-face courses online. Students are trying to stay connected with their classmates and their peers. They are seeking (demanding) interactive content that is stimulating and informative.

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Teach Online Learning Online Learning 240

CourseArc

MARCH 19, 2020

We are facing unprecedented challenges with the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As entire departments and schools migrate to virtual classes, there is an increasing demand for online learning and working. At CourseArc, we excel in developing tools so that online learning is a seamless extension of face-to-face programming. Many of our clients are champions of high-quality online learning and are already creating and deploying content for their learners.

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Compliance Training Online Program Develop 246

CourseArc

MARCH 13, 2020

A Letter to CourseArc Clients, We know that our clients are champions of high-quality online learning and are already creating and deploying online content for your learners. As CourseArc users, you are already e-learning trailblazers and most likely will have an easier transition to fully online. However, we are all facing unprecedented challenges with the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

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Synchronous Online Learning Asynchronous Server 330