Think of a time when you completed a college course, a webinar, or a workplace seminar… There were most likely records of your attendance and completion…but…how were you able to communicate the skills you gained with others? Did you receive a paper certificate? A standard transcript? Micro-credentials are gaining popularity in education and workplace settings […]
eLearning
Three Techniques for Using Micro-Credentials to Engage Learners
Posted by Bucky Dodd
· Monday,
April
20th,
2020
at 08:41 AM
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Creating Compelling Learning Value Propositions
Posted by Bucky Dodd
· Tuesday,
December
17th,
2019
at 11:05 AM
The Quest for Learner “Engagement” When educators think about their aspirations for the students who enroll in their classes, a common desire is for students to be “engaged.” The goal of creating engagement is widely discussed in transformative teaching and learning literature, conferences, and publications; however, for many educators this can remain a more theoretical […]
Categories : eLearning
“Best if Used By…” – An Activity’s Shelf Life We have all experienced the process of teaching a lesson semester after semester and one day realize that lesson is losing its value. What happened? Did the examples become less relevant? Is the content not as exciting to students anymore? Are the techniques used to teach […]
Categories : eLearning
Four Steps to Designing Micro Learning Interactions
Posted by Bucky Dodd
· Monday,
February
25th,
2019
at 10:03 AM
Article by Bucky J. Dodd, Ph.D. – When designing learning experiences, many educators tend to focus on designing overall formal learning environments such as a courses, seminars, or workshops. Within these formal learning processes, there are often many dynamic opportunities to support learning based on the unique needs and experiences that learners encounter. Responding to […]
Categories : eLearning
Visual Planning Tools for Transformative Learning, Change, and Innovation
Posted by Bucky Dodd
· Friday,
October
19th,
2018
at 10:34 AM
Written by Bucky J. Dodd, Ph.D. – Introduction I recently had the privilege of working with a group of professionals who are focused on engaging members of an association. This group initially reached out for help with understanding their current strategic practices and determining how to build on their strengths. When we began working together, […]
Categories : eLearning
Unlocking the Secrets of Learning Innovation
Posted by Bucky Dodd
· Tuesday,
May
8th,
2018
at 12:09 PM
Written by Bucky J. Dodd, PhD – The Institute for Learning Environment Design recently attended the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Innovate conference in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to catching up with many of our collaborators from other institutions, we also unveiled a new visual analytics tool for accelerating learning innovation called the Learning Environment Innovation […]
Categories : eLearning
Starting the Intellectual Engine Online
Posted by Buddy Broncho
· Tuesday,
February
20th,
2018
at 11:58 AM
Writen by Tracy Fairless, M.A., Director of Learning Design, Center for eLearning and Connected Environments – “Students should be made to grapple with the material and receive authentic practice in thinking like an expert,” said Carl Wieman, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist and associate director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. In […]
Categories : eLearning
Modeling The “Openness” of Learning Environments
Posted by Bucky Dodd
· Wednesday,
February
7th,
2018
at 03:14 PM
Article written by Bucky J. Dodd, Ph.D., Center for eLearning and Connected Environments- Openness and Learning Environments Technology constantly gives us new and exciting ways of enhancing learning experiences. Early digital technologies focused on opening new delivery channels. We continue to see digital learning technologies transform the way we connect and learn from other people. […]
Categories : eLearning
Introduction Having the opportunity to work with many education and business organizations, I’ve noticed a common challenge many are working to overcome. This challenge is not necessary the use of technology, the achievement or organizational priorities, or even the talent development of people. The core challenge is innovation. The issues of technology, talent, and priorities […]
Categories : eLearning
Designing Personalized Learning Experiences
Posted by Bucky Dodd
· Monday,
October
23rd,
2017
at 04:45 PM
Introduction The research and literature that explores how adults learn consistently emphasizes the importance of personalization in the learning process (Russell, 2009). While it’s generally accepted that personalization is a positive goal when designing learning environments, the practical challenges associated with accomplishing this can often be overwhelming. Personalization requires motivation and relevancy on the part […]
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