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Model eLearning @modelelearning

Our team blog explores #eLearning, #instructionaldesign, #UDL, & #OER. We develop #studentcentered blended/online courses at Spring Arbor University. #HigherED

Joined April 2009
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Sometimes, it feels like we’re chasing tech trends without considering how the tool support learning. Let's look at the pedagogy-informed questions we should ask as we adopt new technologies and tools. #ModelElearning #InstructionalDesign #bestpractices modelelearning.com/2026/03/2…
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It’s been a while since we’ve written on the blog. We just reflected on the changes our team experienced. We're so proud of what we accomplished despite a year of adaptation and change. #instructionaldesign #elearning #HigherEducation modelelearning.com/2024/12/1…

2024: The Ends and Beginnings of Change

Christmas brings a season of light, hope, and transformation culminating in the celebration of our Savior’s birth. As winter’s approach shortens the days and the year comes to an end, the twinkle o…

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As designers, we can observe good design and apply the principles to our practice. Former team member Dave explores how Lego implements good learning design—and some areas for improvement. #InstructionalDesign #eLearning modelelearning.com/2024/06/1…

The (Lego) Building Blocks of Instructional Design

Our team has been quite busy with several high-priority projects around a new LMS and academic calendar—all due in July. So, when former team member Dave Zokvic (see Model eLearning contributions) …

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While each course differs, we can refer to certain heuristics to guide our designs. Jess and Ann explore how learning needs assessment and Constructivism impact the success of a learning environment. #InstructionalDesign #TeachingAndLearning modelelearning.com/2024/04/2…
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Sometimes, you need to work on a project to explore the full capabilities of a tool. Audrey and Kyle account the challenges and opportunities of using OBS Studio after helping Tara record a presentation for her class. #InstructionalTechnology #HigherEd modelelearning.com/2024/03/1…

Creating eLearning Solutions Using OBS Studio

eLearning problems; eLearning solutions This blog post is written in collaboration with Kyle, Instructional Media Support. Last Fall, Kyle and I tested five different instructional t…

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Change requires us to move from the familiar and comfortable into the unknown—as the new year begin let's review how instructional designers and educators can seek opportunities to embrace change. #InstructionalDesign #eLearning modelelearning.com/2024/01/2…
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It’s once again time for our traditional end-of-the-year reflection on the topics, research, and tools we shared with you, our #CommunityOfPractice. #eLearning #InstructionalDesign #TeachingAndLearning modelelearning.com/2023/12/1…
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With the many available #teachingandlearning tools out there, it’s helpful to review them using a pedagogical and technology framework. Audrey and Kyle describe how they reviewed Descript, OBS, Coda, and H5P using the TPACK model. #InstructionalDesign modelelearning.com/2023/11/2…

Instructional Technologies for Presentation and Organization: A Technical and Pedagogical Perspec...

This blog post is written in collaboration with Kyle, Instructional Media Support. In this post, we’re excited to introduce and discuss four instructional technologies useful in eLearning environme…

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We’ve been talking about the future of artificial intelligence for a while. Instructional designer Ann shares takeaways of the research for #AI in the classroom and how we can prepare for the challenges and benefits. #InstructionDesign #eLearning modelelearning.com/2023/09/2…

The AI Revolution is Here! What this means for Educators, Students, and the Learning Environment

If you’ve followed our blog for a while, you’ll recall several of our posts have explored the future and possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, eLearning, and instruc…

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Recording a lecture or instructional video is just the first step to creating a video for your learners. In The Basics of Video Editing, Kyle explore the essentials of creating a video without worrying about the more complex tools. modelelearning.com/2023/05/2…
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In the past couple years, we’ve seen an increased awareness in #MentalHealth in all aspects of our lives. Ann looks at the research around the topic as well as what it means for #InstructionalDesigners and #Faculty. #eLearning #highereducation modelelearning.com/2023/04/2…

Instructional Design for Mental Health

When instructional designers or subject matter experts (SMEs) design a course, students’ mental health often unintentionally gets overlooked. Courses that overlook students’ mental health, even uni…

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Collaborative and social learning tools can help support authentic engagement between learners and instructors. Audrey shares three tools she used in her teaching practice to encourage this engagement with her students. modelelearning.com/2023/03/2…

Collaborative and Social Learning Tools for eLearning

Authentic engagement between students and instructors is immensely important in eLearning. That being said, both collaborative and social learning are the heart behind any virtual course. Not only …

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Save the date: #OpenEd23 will be held virtually Nov 7-9, 2023. Join our mailing list for updates. openeducationconference.org/…
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In our increasingly digital experience, we find a lot of strong opinions about digital versus paper In Does Going Digital Alter Learner Retention?, Jess looks at the research behind how students learn from the different mediums. #InstructionalDesign modelelearning.com/2023/02/2…

Does Going Digital Alter Learner Retention?

People engage in learning through different formats. This can vary based on the learning environment and the stakeholders involved in the development of content. With the recent uptake in online an…

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It's (finally) here! Join us for a #reflection of the past year on Model eLearning! #InstructionalDesign #HigherED modelelearning.com/2022/12/2…

Unwrapping 2022: Supporting Learners

It’s that time of the year again. If you’ve been following Model eLearning for some time, you know we use our last post of the year to reflect on the past year. We enjoy the opportunity to look bac…

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If you work in a university - what has been the biggest change or evolution of your digital learning ecosystem in the last 18 months? A new VLE/LMS, new edtech tool, an integration, update, an improvement in use etc etc #edtech #highered #onlinelearning #AcademicChatter
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Protocol for Creating Accessible #OER - AEM Center #OpenEducationalResources #OpenAccess #A11y aem.cast.org/get-started/res… via @CAST_UDL

Protocol for Creating Accessible OER - AEM Center

Protocol for Creating Accessible OER is to provide detailed yet easily implemented techniques for creating accessible OER with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

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Self-assessment helps learners engage with their own learning. Assistant Instructional Designer Audrey shares how educators can support students with checklists and rubrics as they transition from #K12 to #HigherED. #Instructor #InstructionalDesign modelelearning.com/2022/10/1…

Authentic Self-Assessment in eLearning

Self-assessment is an incredibly powerful tool to foster self-reflection and growth for all—and it’s especially important for college students. More students take a greater number of courses and pr…

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Storytelling: Satisfying The Brain’s Search for Meaning

Learn how storytelling promotes learning and behavior change and how it effectively supports the learning experience by downloading this research report.

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