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The lifespan of digital content can be extended with sustainable instructional design best practices
Matt
September 19, 2024
Sustainable Instructional Design: Creating Long-Lasting Learning Materials

In today's fast-paced educational environment, sustainable instructional design is essential for creating learning materials that stand the test of time. This approach ensures that learning experiences remain relevant, effective, and adaptable, minimising the need for frequent updates. By focusing on sustainable practices in instructional design, educators can improve learning experiences while fostering resource efficiency.

Continuous improvement is a cyclic process
Admin
September 18, 2024
Continuous Improvement: Iterating Your Instructional Design Process

Continuous improvement in instructional design is pivotal for creating impactful and engaging learning experiences. This blog post will guide you through the concept of iterating your instructional design process, offering practical steps and insights to ensure your instructional strategies remain effective and up-to-date.

Learners across the world can feel in close proximity to each other when you use inclusive designs practices
Matt
September 16, 2024
Cultural Considerations in Global Learning Design

Creating effective global learning experiences requires a deep understanding and integration of cultural considerations. Cultural sensitivity in learning design helps improve engagement, boosts comprehension, and builds inclusivity. This blog post explores essential elements and offers actionable advice for instructional designers building online learning experiences for a global audience.

Joining an online session can be an engaging experience for learners
Admin
September 8, 2024
Online Classrooms and Seminars: Best Practices for Live Teaching

Online classrooms and online seminars have revolutionised education. In this blog post, learn the best practices for live online teaching, discover the benefits, recognise the risks, and implement actionable strategies for success.

Data can present itself in many forms - but the more you can turn it into learner stories, the better informed your next decision will be
Matt
September 2, 2024
Learning Analytics: Insights and Actionable Data for Instructional Designers

Learning analytics has become a game changer for instructional designers, providing valuable insights and actionable data to enhance current and future learning experiences. This post explores the foundations of learning analytics, highlighting its benefits, potential risks, and practical ways you can start to integrate it into your next learning design.

developing professional resilience and helping an instructional designer to stay ahead of their practice
Matt
August 27, 2024
Building Resilience: Instructional Design in Times of Change

Navigating the turbulent waters of change can be challenging for instructional designers. This blog post explores strategies for building resilience to thrive amidst evolving educational landscapes.

Receiving and acting on feedback is an active conversation, however it's presented to the learner
Matt
August 22, 2024
The Role of Feedback in Online Learning: Strategies for Improvement

Feedback in online learning plays a crucial role in enhancing learners’ educational experiences and success. Effective feedback strategies can improve learner engagement, performance, and retention rates. This blog post reveals the importance of feedback in online education and offers actionable strategies to enhance its effectiveness.

Learners can be highly engaged with interactive simulations
Admin
August 14, 2024
Interactive Simulations: Designing Learning Experiences to Connect Theory and Practice

Explore the power of interactive simulations in instructional design to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical application. Discover how to create engaging, effective learning experiences that can lead to deeper learner understanding and knowledge retention.

Learners in a session where the flipped content has been viewed prior to an engaging and collaborative peer discussion
Matt
August 12, 2024
Flipped Classroom Models: Rethinking Traditional Instruction

Flipped classroom models have revolutionised the conventional instructional methods, creating dynamic learning environments that promote active learner engagement. By moving direct instruction outside the conventional teaching session, flipped learning fosters deeper understanding and greater learner participation, rather than passive reception of information.

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