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My Instructional Design Journey: Five Lessons Learned
The top five things that I’ve learned during the last two years as a Junior ID.
What is Quality Matters?
In November 2023, Desire2Learn announced a partnership with Quality Matters, emphasizing the transformations happening in education right now and a need for high quality and accessible content for learners.
We are thrilled to see these types of partnerships, as it connects with what we know to be true - the applications of best practices and learner-centric designs are more important than ever as we experience a real shift in the education industry across all sectors.
10 Steps to a Successful Online Course Launch
When it comes to teaching online, a common myth is that it is somehow easier than face-to-face instruction – and there is no doubt that each method of delivery has its challenges. That said, when it comes to preparing for the first day, there is just something – or many things – about teaching an online course (and having to launch an entire course at once – even if you can stagger the opening dates of lessons) that can feel even more stressful than preparing to walk into the classroom. The truth is that learners may not be the only ones who might be feeling uncertain and overwhelmed. What follows is a step-by-step process designed to help you ensure your online course is in tip-top shape on the first day of class
Why Your Organization Needs an Accessibility Guide
A guide for accessibility and inclusion in your work.
The Importance of Buy-In in Instructional Design
Starting a cool new course design, excited to jump into the process, and we are met with resistance, lack of interest, or - my personal favourite - that glazed over look in their eyes. As instructional designers, we know how important each step of the process is when designing learning experiences, and no matter how much we may wish we could change this sometimes - the quality of the final product is highly dependent on our relationship with the Subject Matter Expert (SME).