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Instructional Design

Using Publisher Materials in Online Courses

Textbook publishers often provide useful materials like slide decks, test banks, and interactive content that can be a great help when building your online course. These materials can be a

Course Facilitation

Establishing Presence: Quick Tips

In an online course, the feeling of connection—known as “presence”—plays a key role in students’ success and satisfaction. It helps break the isolation of online learning by fostering meaningful interactions with

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Course Facilitation

Interactions in Online Courses

When thinking about how to enhance engagement in online classrooms, instructors often focus on making the material more exciting. They may wonder, “Should I add videos or interactive lessons? Can

Instructional Design

Strategies for Conducting Student Feedback Surveys

Student feedback surveys, often called course evaluations, are a fantastic way to gather open and honest feedback that can improve the quality of an online course. These surveys help instructors

Instructional Design

The Use of Narrative Structure in Course Design

No matter what you’re trying to achieve, knowing your goal is essential to reaching it. This simple truth lies at the heart of backward design, a powerful approach for building

Instructional Design

Guiding Students to Think Critically in Online Learning

Humans are naturally inclined to think—it’s something we all do, without ever being taught how. From making decisions to expressing ourselves in conversation or writing, thinking is at the heart

Accessibility

Designing Course Content for Screen Readers

One of the most common tools helping students with visual impairments navigate the digital world is the screen reader. These software programs convert text into formats that are easier to

Instructional Design

Universal Design for Learning: The Recognition Network

Every student brings a unique set of experiences, perspectives, and learning preferences to your online course. Some may have specific learning styles, while others might have disabilities that impact how

Instructional Design

Best Practices: Mid-Course Feedback

Asking for mid-course feedback is a great way to improve motivation and ensure second-half success for you and your learners. If you don’t already have something like this planned, here

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ASP

Voice of the Online Learner 2024

The 2024 Voice of the Online Learner report is now available. Nearly 3,500 online students—2,460 from Risepoint-supported programs and 1,000 from other online programs—were surveyed for the report. Voice of

Instructional Design

Creating Engagement Through Discussion Forums

Engaging students in an online environment can be a bit different than a traditional classroom setting, but that doesn’t mean it has to be less interactive or meaningful. Online classrooms

Instructional Design

Providing Context: Review, Preview, Motivate

When designing a course, many educators are familiar with the concept of backward design: Start with the end in mind. What skills and knowledge do you want your students to

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