One of the basic principles underlying the development of any learning content is to pre-determine the intent of that content. In eLearning, framing learning objectives before building the detailed course content is a vital step. MORE
Over the past year, the feature request we’ve heard most from users was the ability to track the progress of online learners. Yes, CourseArc was built to help you create high quality online courses quickly and easily, but how do you know if your students or employees are actually learning? MORE
Is it better to binge on new lessons, or to learn incrementally over time? If your goal is to retain that knowledge and apply it when new situations require it, studies have shown that your best bet is to learn in smaller doses, and repeat key information over time. But why? MORE
Every course or training initiative has at least one of two goals: to bridge knowledge gaps , and/or to transform the learner’s behavior. MORE
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During Word War II, educational psychologist Robert Gagné’s evaluated the aptitude of Air Force pilots. His pioneering work in instructional design led to a systematic approach to learning that we know today as Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction. MORE
An online learning environment can be challenging for many students — even those who have been successful in traditional learning environments. MORE
Designing online courses is a multifaceted endeavor — and all those different facets are often the job of the same person: you. Each stage of the process, from analysis and design to development, testing, implementation, and evaluation, requires a different mindset, skills, and expertise. MORE
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. Visualizing data helps others make sense of it. MORE
If you’ve never created an online course before, you may not be familiar with the term “instructional designer,” but that’s exactly what you’re about to become! Instructional design is the act of creating of educational resources. MORE
Scientists, economists, accountants, and mathematicians all have one thing in common: they all deal in “absolutes.” ” They follow rules, theories, or laws governing the objectives they espouse, and they measure the outcomes of their efforts against those objectives. MORE
Comparing the effectiveness of eLearning against its in-person peer poses a challenge. On one hand, the rapid growth of Internet technologies has seen a corresponding growth in online education. MORE
Students can often feel overwhelmed by the extent of new information and concepts that they are exposed to throughout a course. As an instructional designer, it’s your responsibility to help learners remember and retain key information and take-aways from your courses. MORE
Studio microphone and pop shield on mic stand. If you are designing and developing eLearning, you are most likely going to need voice-over work. MORE
Imagine for a moment that your organization has invested the necessary time and funds into creating the most cutting-edge training program possible. MORE
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Working with others on collaborative projects can lead to accidental mistakes among team members, including: miscommunicated goals. misunderstood responsibilities. mismanaged time or workflow. multiple people doing the same job without realizing it. MORE
Common Cartridge is a standard created by the by the IMS Global Learning Consortium that allows digital content and assessments to be bundled together in a package and then imported into a Learning Management System. This is especially useful when using multiple LTI tools to assemble a course. For example, the course content could be created with CourseArc, quizzes with Quizlet, and a collaborative class notebook with OneNote Class Notebook. MORE
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. MORE
This is a great article by Jenny Anderson about the pervasive learning styles myth. It is important to use conclusive research to improve instruction. You may think you learn better in a certain way. You actually don’t. Instructional Design instructional design learning styles Pedagogy MORE
Many instructional designers find working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) challenging. However, without their assistance and input, creating a highly successful course is nearly impossible. Therefore, eLearning professionals must build strong and productive relationships with their SMEs. In this article, we will look at seven ways to work effectively with Subject Matter Experts. Break the Ice –. MORE
One of our most exciting features within CourseArc is multi-branding , which allows you to set up multiple themes for the same content. This allows you to change the brand associated with courses for different audiences and also allows content to be rebranded/ white-labeled for reuse or resale. MORE
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Connecting with students can be difficult even in ideal circumstances. Unlike regular classroom-based courses, digital learning poses an additional set of challenges for instructional designers and students alike. Sometimes even the most well-designed courses may not resonate with certain learners. MORE
At CourseArc we have created hundreds of engaging online modules for our clients and in this process we have found that many K-12 organizations, universities, and corporate training departments have few to no resources with formal training in instructional design. MORE
With so much of our lives lived “on the go”, mobile learning has acquired a new paradigm. If designed correctly, mLearning can save time while providing just-in-time learning opportunities. MORE
At CourseArc, we build tools that make online course creation as simple and easy as possible, even for users who have no prior experience in programming or design. MORE
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Connecting with students can be difficult even in ideal circumstances. Unlike regular classroom-based courses, digital learning poses an additional set of challenges for instructional designers and students alike. Sometimes even the most well-designed courses may not resonate with certain learners.
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MARCH 22, 2017
Comparing the effectiveness of eLearning against its in-person peer poses a challenge. On one hand, the rapid growth of Internet technologies has seen a corresponding growth in online education.
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With CourseArc, you can make the learning count and keep your students coming back for more online courses with engaging, interactive, and accessible content.
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MAY 19, 2016
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One of our favorite image editing tools for Mac is Pixelmator. It is an affordable alternative compared to the expensive image editing licenses.
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APRIL 28, 2017
Over the past year, the feature request we’ve heard most from users was the ability to track the progress of online learners. Yes, CourseArc was built to help you create high quality online courses quickly and easily, but how do you know if your students or employees are actually learning?
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AUGUST 15, 2016
Imagine for a moment that your organization has invested the necessary time and funds into creating the most cutting-edge training program possible.
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APRIL 12, 2017
Every course or training initiative has at least one of two goals: to bridge knowledge gaps , and/or to transform the learner’s behavior.
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FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Students can often feel overwhelmed by the extent of new information and concepts that they are exposed to throughout a course. As an instructional designer, it’s your responsibility to help learners remember and retain key information and take-aways from your courses.
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.
CourseArc
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
This is a great article by Jenny Anderson about the pervasive learning styles myth. It is important to use conclusive research to improve instruction. You may think you learn better in a certain way. You actually don’t. Instructional Design instructional design learning styles Pedagogy
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During Word War II, educational psychologist Robert Gagné’s evaluated the aptitude of Air Force pilots. His pioneering work in instructional design led to a systematic approach to learning that we know today as Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction.
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JUNE 20, 2016
Many instructional designers find working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) challenging. However, without their assistance and input, creating a highly successful course is nearly impossible. Therefore, eLearning professionals must build strong and productive relationships with their SMEs. In this article, we will look at seven ways to work effectively with Subject Matter Experts. Break the Ice –.
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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.
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Is it better to binge on new lessons, or to learn incrementally over time? If your goal is to retain that knowledge and apply it when new situations require it, studies have shown that your best bet is to learn in smaller doses, and repeat key information over time. But why?
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An online learning environment can be challenging for many students — even those who have been successful in traditional learning environments.
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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. Visualizing data helps others make sense of it.
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MARCH 1, 2017
Designing online courses is a multifaceted endeavor — and all those different facets are often the job of the same person: you. Each stage of the process, from analysis and design to development, testing, implementation, and evaluation, requires a different mindset, skills, and expertise.
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With so much of our lives lived “on the go”, mobile learning has acquired a new paradigm. If designed correctly, mLearning can save time while providing just-in-time learning opportunities.
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One of the basic principles underlying the development of any learning content is to pre-determine the intent of that content. In eLearning, framing learning objectives before building the detailed course content is a vital step.
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You may already know that your eLearning materials must be fully compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act — but what does full compliance actually look like in practice?
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MARCH 8, 2016
Common Cartridge is a standard created by the by the IMS Global Learning Consortium that allows digital content and assessments to be bundled together in a package and then imported into a Learning Management System. This is especially useful when using multiple LTI tools to assemble a course. For example, the course content could be created with CourseArc, quizzes with Quizlet, and a collaborative class notebook with OneNote Class Notebook.
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FEBRUARY 16, 2016
One of our most exciting features within CourseArc is multi-branding , which allows you to set up multiple themes for the same content. This allows you to change the brand associated with courses for different audiences and also allows content to be rebranded/ white-labeled for reuse or resale.
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Working with others on collaborative projects can lead to accidental mistakes among team members, including: miscommunicated goals. misunderstood responsibilities. mismanaged time or workflow. multiple people doing the same job without realizing it.
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At CourseArc, we build tools that make online course creation as simple and easy as possible, even for users who have no prior experience in programming or design.
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Scientists, economists, accountants, and mathematicians all have one thing in common: they all deal in “absolutes.” ” They follow rules, theories, or laws governing the objectives they espouse, and they measure the outcomes of their efforts against those objectives.
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If you have designed and administered successful in-person, Instructor-Led Training (ILT) modules, you may want to convert those classes into online courses to reach a wider audience.
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