By Tracy Tenkorang, Project Assistant & Kim Welch, Instructional Designer Tracy Tenkorang is a Ghanaian graduate student at Arizona Sate University. Kim Welch works on an e-learning initiative with institutions in multiple countries. Have you…
By Tracy Tenkorang, Project Assistant & Kim Welch, Instructional Designer Tracy Tenkorang is a Ghanaian graduate student at Arizona Sate University. Kim Welch works on an e-learning initiative with institutions in multiple countries. Have you…
Built into ASU’s charter is measuring our success “not by whom we exclude, but rather by whom we include and how they succeed”. As an Instructional Design team for Edplus, we share the incredible opportunity…
If there is one thing that we’ve learned over the past year, it’s the importance of designing learning experiences for students that appreciates diversity, supports equity, builds community, and creates a sense of inclusion for…
Improving course climate in online courses helps create a more equitable online space and plays a significant role in student success. Among other characteristics, equitable spaces: value diversity and foster safe, trusting environments (Gay, 2000;…
Summary: In this article, we’ll explore 18 characteristics of powerful learning experiences as identified in Ken Bain’s book Super Courses: The Future of Teaching and Learning. Author: Brendan Lake, D.M.A., M.Ed., is a senior instructional…
This article is a part of the What Does it Mean to Design for Scale? series. “How do you know they know?” is a critical course-design question to answer to ensure learners provide evidence of…
An Introduction to the Whys, and the Challenges, Solutions, and Opportunities of Scaling Up [1] Imagine being in a meeting with your supervisor, a team of instructional designers (IDs), a project manager, media director, and…
Summary: In this article we’ll explore strategies to manage expectations, promote access, and clarify value to students to drive successful virtual office hours. Author: Brendan Lake, D.M.A., M.Ed., is a senior instructional designer with ASU…
Finding the right learning materials to include in your course is critical for achieving your learning objectives. But it’s also important to be aware of how copyright might impact or limit your choices. Seeking Creative…