"UX creation is essential because its purpose is to help learners easily navigate through digital learning modules and classes without getting confused. The learner shouldn’t have to think about the learning process—the learning material should guide them through the module or class. But this is easier said than done. These days, digital learning classes are no longer simple slide decks, but fully-fledged learning experiences consisting of interactive videos, gamified activities, links to learning portals, simulations, and whatnot. This is why there are five basic points every instructional designer should keep in mind when designing modern digital learning classes."
Not only is UX design important for creating an uncomplicated and pleasurable learning experience, effective UX design can also help to set the tone for the eLearning experience. First impressions are important and a sloppy user interface can leave a bad taste with learners that may extend throughout the learning experience. What does your UX design say about you?
"This school year will look very different for most teachers. Some are beginning entirely online and others are returning to school on a modified schedule where they will only see students in person a couple of days a week."
The final network in Universal Design for Learning is the strategic network. Its focus is on how learning takes place. The goal for this network is for learners to be “strategic and goal-directed” (CAST, 2019b). To do this, CAST (2019a) recommends educators provide multiple ways for students to express their learning.
Every individual expresses themselves in different ways. This means they also convey what they have learned in various ways. These variations can be due to physical limitations, language barriers, or different ways of understanding content. When we are working with library users in training sessions, in new hire orientations, or conducting internal staff training, we want to provide many opportunities for each person to showcase their learning. Taking time for individuals to demonstrate what they have learned helps us know that
Creating educational experiences for our students that integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT), a philosophy of education that centers students’ cultural backgrounds as essential to their learning (Ladson-Billings,1994), is a powerful tool for preparing them for today’s professional environment, which increasingly acknowledges diversity as integral to success. As Chita-Tegmark, et al. wrote, “…If both the increasingly global society made possible by modern technology and the culturally diverse societies in which we live are considered, success in the twenty-first century requires individuals to incorporate more than a single culture’s system of thought.”
The children of today will be the leaders and architects of tomorrow. That's why they will need a process they can internalize to face challenges and problems that haven’t even been realized yet.
We've come to know this as the 6Ds of Solution Fluency and you've seen it before. However, this time we're taking a much more detailed look at how this bulletproof problem-solving process works. If you've ever had any questions about using Solution Fluency, then this will answer many of them.
In the sections that follow, we’ll really shine a spotlight on the mechanics and thought processes behind each stage of the 6Ds. It will give you a better roadmap to give to your learners (and yourself) for using Solution Fluency.
We all make assumptions based on looks and the same is true when it comes to elearning. Learning Designer, Lisa McGeady, explains the importance of ‘putting yourself in your learner’s shoes’ and how this can create a memorable elearning experience.
Quick Take: Author, speaker and professional consultant in accessibility/Universal Design for Learning shares his thoughts on inclusive educational design practices.
I have been working on a series of blog posts on digital accessibility for the last several months. This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart, as I am a disabled student and worker in a digital world. I try to advance projects and accessibility in general, and to lead and teach by example. This series has several parts, most focus on insuring that digital material is accessible to adaptive technology such as screen readers. There are also tips and ideas on organization to assist those with pattern and cognitive disabilities, and those with color blindness and low or no vision.
Learning occurs as the result of interaction between learners and their environment. When the learning has a planned outcome, it becomes a purposeful activity that requires the artistry and skill of a learning designer.
There is a free online self-paced course Design for Learning: 21st Century Online Teaching and Learning Skills for Library Workers (D4L) which is "designed to enable library workers to transfer their in-person teaching skills to the online environment. ...The program is comprised of 7 online self-paced modules: Orientation, Foundation, Diversity, Community, Content Creation, Course Management, and Capstone. ... D4L was developed as a partnership between the the South Central Regional Library Council, Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies, and the Empire State Library Network.
"UNESCO coined the term ‘OER‘ back in 2002 to describe an initiative intended to bring about educational resources that were universally accessible. Open Educational Resources are described as ‘learning, teaching, and research materials in any media, digital or otherwise, that belong to the public domain, or have been released under an open license permitting free access, use, and adaptation, as well as redistribution by others without restriction.’"
"Even though teaching online may feel like a different animal than teaching face-to-face, there are many similarities in terms of the building blocks of a lesson. The tools teachers use to engage students online are indeed different. It is also true that engaging students in learning activities online will require (at least initially) that teachers onboard students to those technology tools and support them in learning how to navigate online tasks. However, the activities and tasks teachers use to create their lessons offline can be transferred to the online environment if teachers know what tools to use."
Dr. Mark Bullen demystifies instructional design by providing a simple and easy to understand explanation of the concept. His key point is that instructional design is all about crafting learning objectives at a level appropriate for the knowledge and skills that are being developed, then
Covid 19 has educators and educational institutions worried about and preparing for possible school closures. What happens if students have to stay home for days or even weeks? How can we keep them learning remotely? What strategies and technology tools
Ruth Colvin Clark and Chopeta Lyons in their book “Graphics for Learning” look at a taxonomy of graphical elements by Carney and Levin that will help us plan visuals for eLearning courses based on their communication function. According to Clark and Lyons, the seven key communication functions of visuals are decorative, representational, mnemonic, organizational, relational, transformational and interpretive. Let’s have a look at each in detail..
Looking to start off your new year on the right foot? Brush up on your instructional design skills with our most helpful Instructional Design (ID) articles of 2018.
You’ll find resources to bookmark and reference when you need a refresher on the basics or want to explore new e-learning ideas or design learning scenarios. And if you’re more experienced—no worries! We have great tips that will challenge you to think outside the box, too. Take a look:
If visuals aren’t an essential part of your eLearning strategy, they should be. Visuals are a powerful learning tool. They make your content not only more engaging but also more effective.
"When we hear or see the term ‘design thinking’ the first thing that often comes to mind is graphic design or web design — things that are more concerned about the visual aspect. While the approach itself is deeply utilized in graphic design best practices, it is not an exclusive process used solely by designers.
All innovations in different aspects of society have somehow used the design thinking process one way or another. Innovative works in literature, music, engineering, business, and art — just to name a few- have greatly drawn inspiration from this process.
So, what’s so special about it and why do we need to be more aware on how it is closely related to the training/learning process?"
As Human Brain Love Visuals So Its A Great Idea To Add Visuals In Your Content To Increase Your Learners. Visuals Also Help Your Learners To Understand Easily.
A number of learning theories can be utilized for eLearning, and developers have to wise to choose one that would suit the needs of the learners. Gagné’s 9 Events of Instruction is one of the theories that eLearning experts often adopt when creating a suitable eLearning strategy.
As an instructional designer, I’ve had my fair share of blank stares when I tell people what I do for a living. E-learning? Instructional design? When I talk about my job I may as well be speaking in tongues. If you’re reading this article, I’m guessing you’ve been either on the giving or receiving end of this kind of interaction. Let’s take a few minutes to break down what instructional design (ID) is, who’s involved in the ID process, and why it’s an important part of e-learning development.
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Not only is UX design important for creating an uncomplicated and pleasurable learning experience, effective UX design can also help to set the tone for the eLearning experience. First impressions are important and a sloppy user interface can leave a bad taste with learners that may extend throughout the learning experience. What does your UX design say about you?