Modular Course Design
The term module means different things to different people. For our purposes, modules are containers—organizational units or buckets of content—that you use to organize the components of your course. One…
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Instructional Materials
Instructional materials are the day-to-day elements (readings, videos, etc.) students engage in to meet learning objectives. As you might imagine, there are far too many types of instructional materials you…
Using Graphics in Online Courses
When used appropriately, graphics can be a powerful tool in your online course. In addition to providing aesthetic appeal, graphics provide a visual component to your instructional materials that can…
Creating Interactive Content
When designing an online course, a course developer has a general idea of the required readings and resources that need to be reviewed prior to the assessments. But how should…
Designing Online Courses for Mobile Optimization
Advances in technology have enabled mobile devices to do much more than simply make calls. Whether it’s a tablet, a smartphone, a laptop, or even a hybrid of a couple…
Professional Preparedness
A common goal for many students in higher education is to begin or further their careers. This goal is even more common for online programs, where nearly three quarters of…