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Blog Posts from 2021
Moving Academic Support Services and Resources Online: Lessons Learned, Alyssa Darden
Creative Design: Asking “What is it Like” and “Who Cares?”, Matthew Barclay
Evaluation: The Bright, Illuminating Principle of Teaching and Learning, Matthew Barclay
Higher Education – Just How High Is It?, Matthew Barclay
Practice: An Essential Supporting Cast Member of Outcomes-Based Instruction, Matthew Barclay
Encouraging Non-Native English Speakers in the Classroom, Marivic Lesho
Blog Posts from 2020
Foster Inclusion by Focusing on Student Names, Brandy Bagar-Fraley
Start with Equity to Achieve Equality in the Classroom, Meghan Raehll
Develop a Communicating and Reporting Plan for Useful Evaluation, Jessie Kong
Blog Posts from 2019
An Instructional Design Primer, Rob Wood
The Secret to Successful Projects (Hint: It’s the People), Kevin Stoker
Introducing the Learning Lounge Podcast, Joel Gardner
Why is it Difficult to Measure the ROI of a Training Program?, Jessie Kong
Why Study Human Performance Technology?, Joel Gardner
Baby Steps Toward Sleep: Using Instructional Design in Everyday Life, Carolyn Levally
Blog Posts from 2018
That’s What Friends Are For, Stephanie Theessen
Training for HLC Peer Reviews, Yuerong Sweetland
Modeling: Online Students Need Demonstrations, Too, Matthew Barclay
Helping Students Become Better Writers Inside and Outside of Tutoring Appointments, Natalie Kopp
Quantifying Creativity: A Left-Brain Approach to Learning Objectives, Rob Wood
Teaching Abroad: Ensuring a Good Opportunity is Really GREAT!, Garry McDaniel
Tips for Effective Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts, Tasha Weaver
How Much Work to Assign in Our Courses?, Jesse Fuhrman
De-Stressing at Work, Jeannie Black
Graduate Assistant Experience at the Institute - An Interview with Amie Tope, Amie Tope
Bridging Learners and Clients: Challenges and Strategies, Xiaopeng Ni
Interactive Textbooks: What the Future Holds, Natalya Koehler
Do You Apply Learning Theories to Your Online Course?, Jessie Kong
The Emotional Roller Coaster of Getting Stuff Done, Kevin Stoker
What International Teaching Has Taught Me About Instructional Design, Niccole Hyatt
The Workflow of Workflow, Jeannie Black
Applying Project Management Strategies in a Large Curriculum Conversion Project in Higher Education, Joel Gardner, Patrick A. Bennet, Niccole Hyatt, and Kevin Stoker
Mind Maps Allow Our Students to Paint a Picture!, Barbara Carder
Five Challenges for New Online Instructors, Constance Wanstreet
Blog Posts from 2017
Using Focus Groups for Assessment, Evaluation, and Improvement, Yuerong Sweetland
Learner Responsibility: Questions and Implications, Jesse Fuhrman
My Reflections on the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) 2017 International Convention, Lewis Chongwony
O Designer, Look in the Mirror, Matthew Barclay
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Instructional Design Reflections, Rob Wood
Clients as an Instructional Resource, Xiaopeng Ni
Human Resource Development for Learning and Performance Improvement, Jessie Kong
7 Skills of Knowledge Work, Joel Gardner
Why Should You Use an Introductions Activity in Every Course?, Erin Wehmeyer
Everyone Needs an Editor, Gregory Kurtz
How to Select an Instructional Design Master’s Program – List #1, Yi Yang
Assessment of and for Student Learning and Success: Who Cares?!, Lewis Chongwony
5 Tips for Cultivating Engaged Students, Barbara Carder
Assessment as an Agent for Change, Yuerong Sweetland
A Non-Traditional Journey to Instructional Design: An Interview with Roberta Niche, Niccole Hyatt
What Reflection Teaches Us, Patrick Bennett
Cognitive Load Theory: Helping Students' Learning Systems Function More Efficiently, Jesse Fuhrman
Life is Like a Box of...Projects, Kevin Stoker
Why Your Course Needs an Editor, Carolyn Levally
Critical Reflection is More than Just Looking in a Mirror, Barbara Fennema
Caring for Lawns and University Courses: Fixing Common Problems with Deliberate Treatments for Good Growth, Matthew Barclay
3 Key Principles for Increasing Self-Confidence & Engagement in Online Developmental Math Courses, Jessie Kong
3 Top Leadership Competencies for Instructional Designers, Yi Yang
Begging the Question: Strategies to Increase Student Performance, Roberta Niche
E-Textbooks: Making Course Resources More Accessible and Affordable, Patrick Bennett
Let’s Get Real About Learning, Xiaopeng Ni
How to Make Assessment Meaningful, Yuerong Sweetland
Change, Ambiguity, and Uncertainty: On Becoming an Expert Instructional Designer, Rob Wood
How to Use Media Effectively in Online Courses, Carolyn Levally
Online Experiential Learning: Bringing the Courtroom to the Classroom, Karen Miner-Romanoff
The Difference Between Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, and Instructional Science, Joel Gardner
9 Tips for Planning to Teach Online, Barbara Carder
Learning Styles: The Ugly Christmas Sweaters of Education, Matthew Barclay
Emotional Intelligence and Instructional Design Leadership, Niccole Hyatt
How to Develop Yourself as a Learning Professional, Joel Gardner
Paradox of Social Presence in Online Learning in the Age of Social media, Lewis Chongwony
How Do Students Respond to Microlearning?, Natalya Koehler
Blog Posts from 2016
Curriculum Design Framework in Digital Age – Revisit the Tyler Model, Xiaopeng Ni
Improve Your Doctoral-Level Teaching with Post-Doctoral Seminars, Barbara Fennema
Five Steps to a Successful Class Start!, Barbara Carder
Coping with the Complexity of Learning Analysis, Xiaopeng Ni
How to Create Awesome PowerPoint Presentations, Barbara Carder
How should universities keep highly qualified staff?, Erin Wehmeyer
Let’s Look Back: Why We Failed Online Learning in the Early 2000s, Jessie Kong
How Peer Review and Peer Grading Can Inspire Knowledge Building in the Classroom, Yuerong Sweetland
Same Rules, New Tools, Jeffrey Ohler
From Knowledge Sharing to Knowledge Building, Xiaopeng Ni
Tips for Writing Measurable Learning Outcomes, Rob Wood
Teaching and Learning: A Philosophy of Education, Barbara Fennema
Use Class Activities to Create a Climate for Active Learning!, Barbara Carder