How Instructional Designers Can Create Effective, Engaging eLearning Courses
Instructional design is a critical process that helps educators create effective and engaging learning experiences for students in an online environment. This involves analysis, identifying the goals of the course, understanding how students learn best, and using instructional strategies and assessment methods to ensure student success. One key component of effective instructional design is understanding […]
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NOT ANOTHER PODCAST! EPISODE 3 – Envisioning the Future of Learning (Part One) with Frances DeMarcos
NOT ANOTHER PODCAST! covers the latest trends and research in online learning, educational technology, and instructional design. This is the first of a multi-part series exploring the future of learning, including current ed tech trends. I’m joined by instructional designer Frances DeMarcos. Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.k12dive.com/news/these-4-charts-explain-emerging-teacher-shortage-data/630558/ https://www.the74million.org/article/new-research-thousands-of-full-time-teacher-jobs-open-in-localized-state-shortages/ https://thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/education/3276034-heres-whats-driving-the-nationwide-teacher-shortage/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/schools-out-for-summer-and-many-teachers-are-calling-it-quits-11655732689 Physics Alive Podcast – […]
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Not Another Podcast! Episode 2 – Chasing Waterfalls: ADDIE vs LLAMA vs Agile
NOT ANOTHER PODCAST! covers the latest trends and research in online learning, educational technology, and instructional design. In our second episode (Sept 10, 2022), we explore the connections between ADDIE, design thinking, and LLAMA. Then, we share some thoughts on the waterfall versus agile debate. Now available on your favorite podcast platforms: Anchor.fmSpotifyYouTubeApple iTunesAmazon Music […]
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Not Another Podcast! Episode 1–Design Thinking for Instructional Designers
NOT ANOTHER PODCAST! by Brittany Robinson (NotAnotherBrittany.com) covers the latest trends and research in online learning, educational technology, and instructional design. In our first episode (Sept 5, 2022), we explore the topic of design thinking as it applies to the instructional design field. Now available on your favorite podcast platforms: Anchor.fmSpotifyYouTubeApple iTunesAmazon Music & Audible […]
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Instructional Design for Big Tech (FAANG) Corporation
I was hired as an Instructional Design contractor and Trainer/Facilitator for a well-known Fortune 100 Company and one of the tech industry’s Big Five FAANG corporations. My Role Together with a Subject Matter Expert and co-teacher specializing in web design and development, I designed and facilitated a six-month, non-tech-to-tech apprenticeship program. Learning utilized a flipped […]
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