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Designing for All Learners: Inclusive Approaches in Instructional Design

Matt
June 7, 2024

Creating effective learning experiences for a diverse audience is at the core of every successful instructional designer's toolkit. This post will delve into inclusive approaches to instructional design, ensuring that all learners, regardless of their abilities, can benefit from well-structured educational content.

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Instructional technologies come in many forms and types.

Technology in Instructional Design

Matt
June 5, 2024

As a new entrant in the field of instructional design, understanding the role of technology is crucial for success. This blog post explores how technology influences instructional design, its benefits, associated risks, and offers a practical exercise you can try today to integrate technology into your work effectively.

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The Coursensu storyboard caters for every important design decision

Why Instructional Designers can always improve their storyboards

Matt
March 20, 2024

There is no standard storyboard template, so we undertook an analysis of over 100 templates to find commonalities and gaps. The recommended blueprint includes the 11 key elements needed to create active, engaging, and impactful learning. You'll be encouraged to critically assess your own storyboard.

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Design for active learning and reduce your reliance on passive content

Matt

Discover how to design with the how, not the what, for more effective, active learning experiences.

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The Role of Gamification in Education

Matt

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Data and analytics can lead to fresh insights on how we can support learner behaviours

Data-Driven Instructional Design: Leveraging Analytics for Better Outcomes

Matt

Data-driven instructional design leverages analytics to enhance educational outcomes by providing insights into learner behaviors, preferences, and performance. By utilizing data effectively, instructional designers can create more personalized and effective learning experiences. In this blog post, we explore the fundamentals of data-driven instructional design, its benefits, risks, and a practical tip you can try today to start integrating data into your design process.

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Designing for Artificial Intelligence in Personalised Learning

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Designing Effective Instruction for your Target Learner Audience

Matt

Designing instructional materials for specific learners is essential for achieving successful learning outcomes. This process involves understanding the specific needs, backgrounds, and contexts of learners to create engaging and effective educational experiences. This blog post explores key principles and strategies for designing instruction tailored to target learners, ensuring educational content is accessible, relevant, and impactful.

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