We’ve all heard it, and we all think we’re good at it, but multitasking is a LIE! Attend this presentation and learn about how the brain works and how multitasking is really not effective. We will participate in an exercise that proves multitasking is a lie and view several video snippets to help you explain…
This session will cover Mayer’s 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning and how they related to creating engaging and effective presentations. These principles can also be used not just in PowerPoint presentations, but eLearning modules and online lessons. Learning Objectives: List and describe the 12 Principles Explain how the principles relate to online learning Explain how the…
Adaptive learning is one technique for providing personalized learning, which aims to provide efficient, effective, and customized learning paths to engage each student. This session is based on The 7 Things You Should Know About… series from the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) which provides a quick and concise overview of a single topic for time-pressed…
E-learning is a visual medium, so it’s just as much about visual communication as it is about learning design. While you don’t need to be a graphic designer to build effective e-learning, understanding some basic design concepts can help you create better e-learning. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to apply essential design principles to…
As online learning practitioners, we spend time trying to figure out how to develop active learning within our courses. This session will showcase a variety of content samples that have been implemented to foster student-to-content interaction.
This presentation will guide participants through lessons learned from the literature about surviving teaching during a pandemic. What challenges did universities face and how did they overcome those challenges? How did WesternU compare with the same challenges and solutions? Where universities able to maintain academic integrity? What about teaching clinical skills during a pandemic? Are…
Padlet is a virtual “bulletin” board that students and instructors can use to collaborate and add content to such as videos, pictures, and links to articles. This great EdTech tool allows for real-time sharing and collaboration which helps to increase student engagement. In this session, participants will learn how to use Padlet and will have the opportunity to look at some of the creative ways that Padlet…
Description: Student engagement can be hard in a digital environment. Students can be nervous about learning online while others may be new to learning in a digital classroom. This session will cover the characteristics for successful student engagement and how to make the classroom a better learning experience for everyone. Learning Objectives: List the…
Mind mapping is a technique used to visually outline information. By using words, pictures and diagrams, mind mapping can help professors teach connections in course material, as well as help students study. The main concept, or idea, is at the center of the mind map. From the nucleus-center, themes associated with the main concept…
Quality Matters began with a small group of Maryland colleagues who were trying to solve a common problem among institutions: how do we measure and guarantee the quality of a course? This question became important because many institutions were trying to create a system where they could share available seats in their online courses with other institutions. Because of this,…