EKU Instructional Design Center

Mission: Partner and collaborate with online faculty to create the best learning experience possible for students

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Branching scenarios let learners make choices & get feedback, creating an engaging experience. Join Chris Daniel's free workshops starting April 12th at 1PM to create effective scenarios using available tools. Bring your script/ideas! EKU ppl register here!https://t.co/hDZzFApz69

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Open Learning Material implementation is becoming more common in classrooms. Check out this article to discover more about the challenges and advantages of OER! https://t.co/2tAW3MAofR

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Did you know you can easily check the accessibility of your online course on Blackboard? To do this, select “Accessibility Report” under the “Course Tools” tab. A score of 67% or better is considered high! #onlinelearning #accessibility

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Check out this article to learn more about the different instructional approaches that were popular in 2022!
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Cognitive load is imperative to consider when designing your online class. Learn about tools and methods to measure it here:
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Have you ever heard of agile learning? Learn more about a popular project management approach focused on agile learning in this article.
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Many students access course materials via their mobile device. See these tips from Blackboard about creating mobile friendly course contents! https://t.co/kj1Nk1mtx2

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Good online courses start with clear learning objectives for every lesson. Students should know what they will be able to do or know after completing the course. Check out this video to learn more about writing module learning objectives: https://t.co/zJlWARzLXb

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Have you considered what assumptions you might make about your learners’ skills and background knowledge? Check out this quick video by Mary Ann Winkelmes entitled Unwritten Rules for College Success. https://t.co/7Fm2PbTX67

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Consider using surveys in your class to poll student perceptions of the class experience. Bb has a built-in survey tool, which can be used to support metacognition as students consider their own work experience & set an intention for further class work.
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EKU faculty, are you interested in recording a multicam interview for your class in our studio? We can accommodate that request! Visit https://t.co/G93iNT8DxU for more info. #multimedia #videoproduction

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Educational technology is constantly changing. Check out this short podcast on trends and issues including ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Citizenship: https://t.co/b91rYwByey

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Upcoming events!

On 3/22, Stephen Shackelford from
@EKU_CoB will demonstrate functionality with Microsoft Forms. https://t.co/Na7VCYUaPJ

We will also be offering an extended workshop on DIY branched scenario interactives. Sign up here, if interested: https://t.co/OKEjATP02a

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Some course design strategies can cause anxiety and fear in learners. Check out the tips in this article to create learning experiences that are mindful and humanized. https://t.co/iVehUYjgxB

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Interested in making your online course more visually appealing? Try some of these tips Canva has provided for those using it for education purposes! https://t.co/vZfrG88YIB

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Creating accessible content is so important, but often overlooked. Check out this article to learn how to use colors effectively, while keeping accessibility for all students in mind! https://t.co/FLTSk3rQyx

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Looking for online teaching resources to improve your Fall courses? Explore the #EKUIDC by visiting https://t.co/VKSCnUJmab to find helpful tutorials, multimedia guides, articles, templates, and more!

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AURS provides the online community with important information on addressing key accessibility and usability concerns. To learn more, visit:
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Peer learning is a popular learning method used by instructional designers when designing learning experiences. Here are some tips and advice in this helpful article! https://t.co/Yy25Ksef7T

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Adobe Spark is now Adobe Creative Cloud Express. Students or instructors can use this tool for free to create infographics, websites or videos. Endless creative possibilities! https://t.co/8CWgLFcTrx