Instruction is the heart of any educational journey. While learning objectives outline what students should achieve and assessments track their progress, instructional materials guides students on that path. In an
Background: Located in Campbellsville, Kentucky, Campbellsville University is a Baptist institution that offers a wide range of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programs to students. Open to all denominations and with
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can act a brainstorming partner to draft engaging and diverse course content and materials. Below are
There are tons of Open Educational Resources and Open Educational Repositories available for you to feature in your courses. If
What Is an Open Educational Resource (OER)? Open Educational Resources (OER) are educational materials that are free to use, re-use,
The 2021 AACN Essentials provide a transformative framework for nursing education. These updated standards emphasize competency-based learning, ensuring that nursing
Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the learning processes offers a dynamic avenue for enhancing student engagement and creativity. The examples
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