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Instructional Design

Integrating Risepoint Design Tenets & QM Standards into Your Course 

Designing effective online courses require more than just content expertise—it calls for intentional strategies that foster engagement, relevance, accessibility, and real-world relevance in learning environments where students thrive.    Risepoint transformed

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Instructional Design

Considering Cognitive Load in Video Production

Video content has become essential for engaging students, however, not all educational videos are created equal. Research consistently shows that shorter, well-structured videos lead to better learning outcomes than lengthy

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Instructional Design

Crafting Effective Module Introductions

First impressions are powerful and can significantly impact how people perceive and interact with others so, how you begin your  modules sets the tone for everything that follows. A well-crafted

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Course Facilitation

How to Perform Course Maintenance

Just like a car needs regular maintenance to keep running smoothly, your online course also benefits from routine checkups. Proactive, preventative maintenance is especially important after LMS or educational technology

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AI

AI-Enhanced Student Support Toolkit

In the accelerated online learning environment, students face numerous challenges that can derail their educational journey. According to Risepoint’s 2024 Voice of the Online Learner, 22% of students step out

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AI

Program and Course Learning Objective Alignment

Program learning objectives (PLOs) and course learning objectives (CLOs) are the foundation on which all meaningful learning experiences are built. During your course development process, you should lay a solid

Accessibility

PDF Accessibility Decision Tree

Creating accessible PDFs can be challenging, but you may have access to alternative methods to create and identify accessible PDFs beyond using Adobe Acrobat. Navigate through the PDF Accessibility Decision

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AI

AI Prompt Templates and Examples for Inclusive Content

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can act a brainstorming partner to draft engaging and diverse course content and materials. Below are pre-written prompt templates faculty may use while drafting inclusive course

Instructional Design

OER Evaluation, Selection, and Licensing Guide

What Is an Open Educational Resource (OER)? Open Educational Resources (OER) are educational materials that are free to use, re-use, and share for faculty and students. OERs can take the

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