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Using Divergent Thinking to Generate Ideas for Instructional Design
One of my favourite things about being an Instructional Designer is that there are ample opportunities to problem-solve. Each project we work on has unique design opportunities and challenges that can be tackled in numerous ways that produce novel, innovative results! Each of us has the potential to be creative, and we can…
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Check out our 'Welcome' Resource!
Hey Community Members! 👋 Welcome to our new space! We’re thrilled you are here and excited to get you connected to so many resources that we’ve built to support YOU! 🎉 Check out our latest Learning Center offering, Introduction to Brightspace Community! What to Expect in this Resource: · Brightspace Community Overview ·…
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What Else Can You Teach?
Teachers, instructors, facilitators and instructional designers have a certain freedom when it comes to creating content. Yes, we must ensure that our teaching materials meet the learning objectives, but there’s space within those teaching materials for adding a little something extra. Imagine you’re teaching math through…
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3 Traps of Communication In a University of Toronto MOOC on Communication Strategies for a...
3 Traps of Communication In a University of Toronto MOOC on Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age, Ivan Wanis Ruiz pointed out what he considers to be the three main traps of communication: * Using 3rd person * Using formal language * Using too many details As instructional designers, communication is our bread and…
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Hi everyone, I've recently changed roles within my org, moving from content development...
Hi everyone, I've recently changed roles within my org, moving from content development (learning technologist) to instructional design. Whilst I have a masters in online and distance education and have been undertaking lots of development to upskill myself in terms of learning theories and models, I was wondering if you…
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I have a question about images and copyright with regards to designing courses that will be sold...
I have a question about images and copyright with regards to designing courses that will be sold for profit. I try to only use images that are license-free or free to use if properly attributed. However, I want to use some images that do not state if they have licenses or not. I was wondering if I can still use these…
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For many, it’s back-to-school this week (or maybe a few weeks ago) or back to the office if...
For many, it’s back-to-school this week (or maybe a few weeks ago) or back to the office if you’ve been on summer vacation. Or perhaps it’s simply back-to-routine. Whether you’re a student/learner, their support system, or an instructor/facilitator/educator, you will likely find that learning has significantly transformed…
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Hey Community Members! We’ve got some exciting changes happening within our Brightspace...
Hey Community Members! We’ve got some exciting changes happening within our Brightspace Community and we want your input! Starting Monday August 22nd, you’ll have the opportunity to share your thoughts and recommendations with us through a quick and easy connect. Here you will get a sneak peek of a sample prototype and be…
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Discussion Models, from a Learner’s Perspective This one is for all the Higher Ed instructors...
Discussion Models, from a Learner’s Perspective This one is for all the Higher Ed instructors and course designers out there. I’ve taken several online, asynchronous university courses over the last year or so and wanted to share my perspective on the various Discussion models I’ve encountered. Some have been quite…
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Supporting Learner Retention With Drip Feed Learning  I recently attended a session at ATD 2022...
Supporting Learner Retention With Drip Feed Learning I recently attended a session at ATD 2022 called Drips, Bots, and Blogs: Nontraditional Methods for Learning Reinforcement. This session, led by Shannon Tipton, owner of Learning Rebels, discussed the concept of drip feed learning as a strategy to support learner…
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I.D.E.A.S June DigestEvery month, we aim to post an I.D.E.A.S digest to share some of the...
I.D.E.A.S June Digest Every month, we aim to post an I.D.E.A.S digest to share some of the resources, tips, tricks, and tools that our team has come across over the past month. I.D.E.A.S. is an acronym for Instructional Design Educational Activities Summary. Below are some reflections/resources from our team of…
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Creativity on a Deadline Instructional Design is a creative process, and creativity requires a...
Creativity on a Deadline Instructional Design is a creative process, and creativity requires a lack of boundaries, such as deadlines. But living in the real world means deadlines are inevitable. When you’re asked to be creative on a deadline, does your brain feel a little like this? Photo by Alice Dietrich on Unsplash Mine…
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Register & Share: FREE Professional Development (Online Conference) TLTCon22 - Largest....
Register & Share: FREE Professional Development (Online Conference) TLTCon22 - Largest. Conference. Ever! The Teaching & Learning Team (TLT), at College of Charleston (CofC), is excited to announce that this year's Teaching, Learning, and Technology Conference (May 17-18) will be the College's largest, ever! Hosted…
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Hey Community Members!  Are you looking to gamify learning experiences within Brightspace? You...
Hey Community Members! Are you looking to gamify learning experiences within Brightspace? You are cordially invited to the Brightspace Learning Center to participate in the Instructional Design Best Practices Groups’ first ever [Archived Content] Escape Room! While the escape room is designed to be completed…
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Feedback is genuinely essential for students to grow. I have found as a student myself how...
Feedback is genuinely essential for students to grow. I have found as a student myself how important it is. I tried to encourage my faculty to provide good feedback by showing them how easy it can be to use Brightspace. Break the Silence: Effective Feedback Using D2L Brightspace Providing detailed feedback is an absolute…
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Planning Ahead for the Next Academic Year! It’s hard to believe that the academic year is...
Planning Ahead for the Next Academic Year! It’s hard to believe that the academic year is wrapping up for higher education institutions. I still remember clearly writing a post on tips for a successful school year back in September. As this school year comes to an end, it’s already time to plan for the next one! I know…
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Gamifying For Your Audience Looking to gamify your course experience, but don’t know what types...
Gamifying For Your Audience Looking to gamify your course experience, but don’t know what types of games will work for your audience? Using existing research on gaming can help us to empathize with learners to design courses that both entertain them and help them retain learning. The Entertainment Software Association…
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Why Less Is More When Online Learning  As an instructional designer, it is rare for me to look...
Why Less Is More When Online Learning As an instructional designer, it is rare for me to look at content and not want to take something out. Have you ever taken a class where information was sprayed at you like a firehose, and it was your job to catch something? Let’s examine how to avoid this overload using the mnemonic…
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"Lights, Camera, Teach!"Â Recording yourself teaching, and then sharing these videos with your...
"Lights, Camera, Teach!" Recording yourself teaching, and then sharing these videos with your learners, is a fantastic way to build engagement when educating in an online learning environment. I have a few questions about recording video content, and wanted to see what this group thinks: * How do you create camera…
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I.D.E.A.S March Digest Every month, we aim to post an I.D.E.A.S digest to share some of the...
I.D.E.A.S March Digest Every month, we aim to post an I.D.E.A.S digest to share some of the resources, tips, tricks, and tools that our team has come across over the past month. I.D.E.A.S. is an acronym for Instructional Design Educational Activities Summary. Below are some reflections/resources from our team of…
