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Interactive content adds interaction and the potential for increased engagement into your topics
Matt
June 28, 2024
Creating Interactive Content: Tools and Techniques for Enhanced Engagement

Engage your audience and boost learning outcomes by creating interactive content. This blog post explores the essential tools and techniques that instructional designers can use to create dynamic and engaging materials. Learn the benefits, understand potential risks, and get a practical task to test out today.

Preview of D2L Brightspace course - ready for converting into a Coursensu learning design
Matt
June 20, 2024
Iterative learning design just took another step forward - easily convert any course into a learning design

Iterative learning design just took another step forward. Working with D2L - Coursensu is the first learning design platform to become a D2L Integration Partner & listed in their marketplace. This enables Brightspace users to connect to Coursensu and rapidly convert any Brightspace course into a Coursensu learning design 🤘

The Coursensu D4 framework is one approach that can contribute to an agile iterative learning design system
Matt Jenner
June 16, 2024
Maturing from individual approaches to systematic learning design

Approaches that can help you grow your learning design capabilities in a more systematic way. Plus how to overcome common challenges and ensure buy-in from the team during times of change. Spoiler: Involve them!

Inclusive learning design ensures all learners can equally participate in a shared learning experience
Matt
June 7, 2024
Designing for All Learners: Inclusive Approaches in Instructional Design

Creating effective learning experiences for a diverse audience is at the core of every successful instructional designer's toolkit. This post will delve into inclusive approaches to instructional design, ensuring that all learners, regardless of their abilities, can benefit from well-structured educational content.

Instructional technologies come in many forms and types.
Matt
June 5, 2024
Technology in Instructional Design

As a new entrant in the field of instructional design, understanding the role of technology is crucial for success. This blog post explores how technology influences instructional design, its benefits, associated risks, and offers a practical exercise you can try today to integrate technology into your work effectively.

The Coursensu storyboard caters for every important design decision
Matt
March 20, 2024
Why Instructional Designers can always improve their storyboards

There is no standard storyboard template, so we undertook an analysis of over 100 templates to find commonalities and gaps. The recommended blueprint includes the 11 key elements needed to create active, engaging, and impactful learning. You'll be encouraged to critically assess your own storyboard.

A visual depiction of ensuring you targeting your learner's needs
Matt
Designing Effective Instruction for your Target Learner Audience

Designing instructional materials for specific learners is essential for achieving successful learning outcomes. This process involves understanding the specific needs, backgrounds, and contexts of learners to create engaging and effective educational experiences. This blog post explores key principles and strategies for designing instruction tailored to target learners, ensuring educational content is accessible, relevant, and impactful.

Data and analytics can lead to fresh insights on how we can support learner behaviours
Matt
Data-Driven Instructional Design: Leveraging Analytics for Better Outcomes

Data-driven instructional design leverages analytics to enhance educational outcomes by providing insights into learner behaviors, preferences, and performance. By utilizing data effectively, instructional designers can create more personalized and effective learning experiences. In this blog post, we explore the fundamentals of data-driven instructional design, its benefits, risks, and a practical tip you can try today to start integrating data into your design process.

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